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Complete your degree from George Mason University after Germanna
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Mason ADVANCE
Streamline your journey toward a bachelor's degree from George Mason University
As an ADVANCE participant, you'll be a Mason and Germanna student from day one with access to specialized advising support, tuition assistance, and the full Mason student experience.
Mason ADVANCE At-a-glance
ADVANCE provides the support you need to earn your bachelor's degree. The program offers:
- Cost Savings: Completing your associate degree at Germanna before transferring to Mason will save you thousands. Eligible students may receive additional aid from Mason’s Virginia Promise Grant to further cover program costs.
- Access to GMU Facilities: Embrace the campus cultures of both Germanna and Mason by receiving access to recreational facilities, sporting events, and on-campus experiences for both schools.
- Streamlined Application Process: Easy, seamless transfer to Mason after Germanna. Transition to Mason’s bachelor’s degree program with a free, abbreviated application.
Germanna+Mason ADVANCE
Guaranteed Transfer Agreement Highlights
Outside of Mason ADVANCE, Germanna students may take advantage of our Guaranteed Transfer Agreement with Mason.
Admission Requirements
- Apply online for Mason admission by the required GAA deadline: March 1 for fall admission or October 1 for spring admission. Submit the GAA Letter of Intent included in the transfer application.
- Present a 2.85 or higher cumulative grade point average upon application to Mason and upon VCCS graduation. Must have 2.85 cumulative GPA at every institution attended for the last 5 years.
- Apply for graduation from Germanna by the published college deadline. Fall admission applicants must graduate in May. Spring admission applicants must graduate in August or December.
- Earn an Associate of Arts (AA) or Associate of Science (AS) degree
- Students must complete ENG 112 and one of the following math courses: MTH 154, 245, 261, 263 or 288 before applying.
- Students must earn no grade lower than a C in any course. Courses completed with D or F grades must be repeated and the grade replaced before the application to Mason.
- Students are required to earn an associate degree with 60 or more credits; a minimum of 30 credits must be completed at Germanna.
- Students who earn associate degrees concurrently with high school diplomas are not eligible for transfer admissions. These students must apply for first-year admission.
- The full agreement is on the VCCS Transfer Programs page.
- Students should check the GMU Transfer Admissions page for the most up-to-date information.
- Students can check Transfer Virginia for course equivalencies and transfer guides.