Applying to CEC
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Prospective graduate students have many opportunities to see what programs are on offer and learn more about the admissions process at CEC graduate events.
Sessions for Prospective Students
The college hosts several information sessions for prospective graduate students in person and online throughout the academic year.
Although attendance at a session is not required for application, it is highly recommended. This is your opportunity to meet the administrative and academic staff members who will assist you in the pursuit of your graduate course work and degree.
Prospective graduate students must meet all the university's requirements and deadlines. Mason alums have the option of pursuing a fast-track admission path.
Upcoming General Information Sessions
Registration opens approximately two weeks prior to each event.
For questions regarding graduate programs and the admissions process, please contact our office at cecgrad@gmu.edu. All sessions are Eastern Standard Time.
| Date | RSVP | Location | Time (ET) |
|---|---|---|---|
Recruitment Events
See where we will be this recruitment season.
| Date | Event | Location | Time (ET) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, Feb 10 | Dept of Statistics Prospective Student Open House:Certificate and MS programs | Fairfax Campus & Zoom | 2pm - 3:30pm |
| Fri, Feb 17 | Dept of Statistics Prospective Student Open House: PhD program | Fairfax Campus & Zoom | 2pm - 3:30pm |
| Fri, Feb 24 | Bioengineering Knowledge Session for MS and PhD programs | gradED India Portal | 8am - 8:40am |
| Mon, Mar 13 - Fri, Mar 24 | Gen Next Education Spring Recruitment Calling Trip On-ground Visits (India prospective students only) | Various cities in India | |
| Wed, Mar 29 | BAM Info Session (for current Mason undergrads only) | Merten Hall 1201 | 11am - 1pm |
| Wed, Mar 29 | UMW and CEC Pre-Master's Program Information Session (for Mary Washington students only) | Zoom | 4:30pm -5:30pm |
| Thu, Apr 20 | Knowledge Session: How Computer Engineering Research is Changing Our World | gradED India Portal | 8:30am - 9:30am |
| Fri, May 5 | Prospective Graduate Students only: Chat Q&A with a CEC graduate student | Zoom | 9am - 9:45am |
| Wed, May 31 - Fri, Jun 1 | Gen Next Education Open House On-ground Visits (India prospective students only) | Bangalore, Mysore |
Contact Us
Email: cecgrad@gmu.edu
Phone: 703-993-1512
Request a virtual appointment with a CEC graduate admissions representative on MS Teams Bookings.
Office Location: Nguyen Engineering Building, room 2400
Fall/Spring Semester In-Office hours: Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm. Summer/Winter In-Office hours: From the last day of class of the prior semester, to the first day of class of the coming semester: Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday 11 am to 5 pm (Summer In-Office hours begin the week of May 8th.)
Virtual hours: Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday 7:30 am - 6:00 pm; Thursday & Friday 7:30 am - 5:00 pm