Fast-Track Graduate Admissions

Fast-Track Admissions provides qualifying students the opportunity to accelerated through the application and review process with reduced application materials. The College of Engineering and Computing offers the following Fast-Track Admissions options: Fast-Track Alumni for engineering and computing graduates and Corporate Fast-Track for employees of our corporate partners. Learn more below.

Alumni Fast Track

Fast-Track Alumni Eligibility

• College alumni who graduated with a 3.00 or better overall GPA in one of our bachelor's programs.

• Current CEC undergraduates within one semester of graduation with a 3.00 or better GPA. A final 3.00 GPA in the bachelor's degree must be confirmed prior to registration.

Fast-Track Alumni Application Requirements

• Prior to submitting an application, confirm your eligibility by sending an email to cecgrad@gmu.edu with the subject line: Fast Track and include your name and Mason ID/G Number in the body of the email. If you do not recall your Mason ID, please use your name and include your Mason graduation degree and program name (ex: Bachelor of Science in Applied Computer Science).

• Fast track eligibility is verified via email within three business days along with instructions on waiving materials.

• Applicants who qualify for Fast Track will receive the recommendation letter waiver if applying to a graduate program that requires them.

Fast-Track Alumni Restrictions

• Fast track applicants are subject to deadlines; no exceptions.

• Applications are not granted automatic admission, nor are students granted special consideration beyond the reduction of required materials at the time of application.

Master's Degree Options

Alumi Fast-Track eligibility is available only for CEC master's degree programs.

Some master’s programs require specific prerequisite courses. If you have questions, email us at cecgrad@gmu.edu or call 703-993-1512.

Corporate Fast Track

Does your company have a special relationship with George Mason University and the College of Engineering and Computing? Employees of our Corporate Partners can take advantage of Corporate Fast Track graduate admissions, which requires fewer admission materials.

Corporate Fast-Track Eligibility

• Corporate Partner employees must meet the minimum graduate admission requirements for their desired program.

• Prior to submitting an application, confirm your eligibility by completing the Corporate Fast-Track Inquiry form. Within three business days, you will receive an email detailing next steps and application instructions.

Corporate Fast-Track Application Requirements

Corporate Partners’ employees may apply to any of our College of Engineering and Computing graduate certificate, master’s programs, or graduate non-degree studies.

Requirements for Corporate Fast-Track:

Graduate Certificate, Master’s, or Graduate non-degree studies

• Transcripts
• Resume
• Internationally educated students may require English Proficiency

Corporate Fast-Track Restrictions

• Corporate Fast-Track applicants are subject to deadlines; no exceptions.

• Corporate Fast-Track applicants are not granted automatic admission, nor granted special consideration beyond the reduction of required materials at the point of application.