Transferring to Mason

8/3/2019 Transferring to Mason

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Designed by: Shannon K. Nieves M.Ed.and Ellen Fancher-RuizCounselors, Pathway to the Baccalaureate


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Mason Benefits for Pathway

Applicants Application fee waived for students who will have earned

the AA or AS at NOVA before entering Mason

degree (AA or AS) are guaranteed admission to GMU with aminimum 2.50 GPA (but not admission into all programs)

With the AA/AS degree, you enter GMU with juniorstanding and all of your lower-level, university-wide

general education requirements waived With the AA/AS degree from NOVA, you are guaranteed a

Northern Virginia Community College 2009


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Timeline: 1st year student Schedule an advising appointment with a Pathway

counselor before registration each semester

Review the information in the Pathway Advising

section of your Blackboard account. Go towww.nvcc.edumynovaBlackboard > Student Connect > Pathway to theBaccalaureate Program Advising

Choose a major at NOVA based on your career andtransfer goals

Look at the NOVA Advising Sheet for your majorhttp://www.nvcc.edu/depts/academic/proginfo.htm

http://www.nvcc.edu/http://www.nvcc.edu/depts/academic/proginfo.htmhttp://www.nvcc.edu/depts/academic/proginfo.htmhttp://www.nvcc.edu/


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Timeline: 1st

year student (cont.) Look at the George Mason University VCCS Transfer

Guide http://admissions.gmu.edu/TransferGuide/

Look at the transfer requirements for your major anddiscuss this with your Pathway counselor

Look at the VCCS Transfer Guide course-by-courselistings for detailed information

http://admissions.gmu.edu/TransferGuide/http://admissions.gmu.edu/TransferGuide/


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Mason/VCCS Transfer Equivalency

Table http://admissions.gmu.edu/transfer/TransferCreditSearch.

asp?State=VA&School=USVCCS&Course=View+All

Example:

VCCS- CHI-101 Beginning Spoken Chinese (5 credits)

GMU- CHIN-101 Elementary Chinese 5 credits

http://admissions.gmu.edu/transfer/TransferCreditSearch.asp?State=VA&School=USVCCS&Course=View+Allhttp://admissions.gmu.edu/transfer/TransferCreditSearch.asp?State=VA&School=USVCCS&Course=View+Allhttp://admissions.gmu.edu/transfer/TransferCreditSearch.asp?State=VA&School=USVCCS&Course=View+Allhttp://admissions.gmu.edu/transfer/TransferCreditSearch.asp?State=VA&School=USVCCS&Course=View+All


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Timeline: 1st

year student (cont.)Attend transfer events at your campus including the

Mason campus visits and one of the College TransferFairs in October: http://www.nvcc.edu/current-students/transfer/transfer-events/index.html

Attend Pathway events at NOVA and Mason. Check

Blackboard for information on upcoming events.

http://www.nvcc.edu/current-students/transfer/transfer-events/index.htmlhttp://www.nvcc.edu/current-students/transfer/transfer-events/index.htmlhttp://www.nvcc.edu/current-students/transfer/transfer-events/index.htmlhttp://www.nvcc.edu/current-students/transfer/transfer-events/index.htmlhttp://www.nvcc.edu/current-students/transfer/transfer-events/index.htmlhttp://www.nvcc.edu/current-students/transfer/transfer-events/index.htmlhttp://www.nvcc.edu/current-students/transfer/transfer-events/index.html


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Timeline: 2nd

year student Continue to meet with a Pathway counselor before

registration each semester

Meet with your academic advisor or Pathway counselorto determine your progress in meeting the graduationrequirements

If changing your major, discuss this with a Pathway

counselor and develop a revised academic plan Continue to attend events at Mason and NOVA

Conduct in-depth research into George Mason atwww.gmu.edu

http://www.gmu.edu/http://www.gmu.edu/


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Timeline: 2nd

year student (cont.)Apply for NOVA graduation - Observe the deadline

dates: March 1 for Spring 2010, June 1 for Summer andOctober 1 for Fall 2009. Dates listed each year on the

NOVA working calendarhttp://www.nvcc.edu/sis/WrkCal/

Apply to Mason (online) by the application deadline:Spring = October 15, Fall = April 1

http://admissions.gmu.edu/ApplyNow/ Students who are admitted for fall semester can

usually take classes at Mason during the summerbefore their official admission date

http://www.nvcc.edu/sis/WrkCal/http://admissions.gmu.edu/ApplyNow/http://admissions.gmu.edu/ApplyNow/http://www.nvcc.edu/sis/WrkCal/


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Apply for NOVA Graduation Look up the code number for your degree plan and your

catalog year by running your degree progress report:http://www.nvcc.edu/novaconnect/student/degreeprogress.htm

Apply for graduation online:http://www.nvcc.edu/stuservices/cro/gradform.asp

If you apply for one semester and are unable to graduate,you must submit another application for the semester youplan to graduate

2010 Commencement will be held, Sunday, May 16, 2010 at2:00 p.m. at the Patriot Center of George Mason University

The Pathway reception and ceremony before graduationwill be held from 11 am to 1 pm at George Mason

http://www.nvcc.edu/novaconnect/student/degreeprogress.htmhttp://www.nvcc.edu/novaconnect/student/degreeprogress.htmhttp://www.nvcc.edu/stuservices/cro/gradform.asphttp://www.nvcc.edu/stuservices/cro/gradform.asphttp://www.nvcc.edu/novaconnect/student/degreeprogress.htmhttp://www.nvcc.edu/novaconnect/student/degreeprogress.htm


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http://admissions.gmu.edu

http://admissions.gmu.edu/http://admissions.gmu.edu/


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Applying to Mason You must submit your completed online application before sending any

supporting documentation

It is your responsibility to have the official transcripts for each

college/university you have attended sent to Mason. No matter howmany classes you took at a particular school, even if you withdrew fromall classes, they must have a transcript sent to them from each college

you have attended

If you have completed fewer than 30 semester hours of college course

work at a regionally accredited U.S. college or university,you will berequired to submit your official high school transcript and yourSAT or ACT scores. Also, Mason will not give you the benefits of beinga Pathway applicant if you plan to enroll before earning your AA or ASdegree at NOVA.



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Applying to Mason

In the "Previous College" section of the online application,you will need to provide information about eachcollege/university you have attended (school name,address, dates attended, major, and degree (if applicable)).

Please make sure to list all colleges/universities youpreviously attended. Failure to do so may delay theprocessing of your application.

The Office of Admissions prefers all applicants to applyonline. You may access the admission application 24 hours

a day The undergraduate application fee is $55 for online

applications. All application fees are non-refundable.Pathway students who will receive an AA or AS degree atNOVA before transferring will receive a FEE WAIVER!



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Applying to Mason

Be sure to indicate that you are a Pathway to theBaccalaureate Student on the application!

If you have difficulties with your application,contact your Pathway counselor or Ms. Tanneh

Kamara, Associate Director of Admissions,[email protected]

mailto:[email protected]:[email protected]


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Programs with Additional

Admissions Requirements School of Nursing in the College of Health and

Human Services- Deadline March 1st

The Volgenau School of Information Technology

and Engineering School of Management

College of Visual and Performing Arts Majors Dance

Music Art & Visual Technology

Bachelor of Individualized Studies (BIS) Programfor returning adult students



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Mason Application Deadlines

Priority deadline:

Fall Semester -April 1 FAFSA priority deadline -

March 1, apply sooner if

possible Spring Semester - October 15



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Sending Transcripts from NOVA Follow the directions for requesting the transcript:

http://www.nvcc.edu/novaconnect/student/official.htm

Have a copy of your NOVA transcript sent to Mason. Go to

mynovaInformation System > Self Service > Request OfficialTranscript

There are no fees for official transcripts

Have your transcript sent at the time of your application.Pathway students send it to: Ms. Tanneh Kamara, GeorgeMason University, Undergraduate Admissions, MSN 3A4,4400 University Drive, Fairfax, VA 22030-4444

http://www.nvcc.edu/novaconnect/student/official.htmhttp://www.nvcc.edu/novaconnect/student/official.htm


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Sending Transcripts from NOVAAfter sending the initial transcript, be sure to have a

transcript sent after each subsequent semestercompleted at NOVA. If you want a transcript sent afteryour grades are in for the current semester, indicateSummer 2010, etc.)

You MUST send out a transcriptAFTERyour degreeyou plan to graduate



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It is a good idea to have a copy of your transcript for

yourself. All transcripts issued are official and in asealed envelope. DO NOT OPEN YOUR TRANSCRIPTtranscript



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2009-10 Mason Tuition and Fees Undergraduate New Student Fee

This is a mandatory, non-refundable, one-time fee. The feeis charged to the account of every newly admitted, degree-seeking student at the time of registration, regardless of

orientation attendance or enrollment status. The newstudent fee is $160.00.

In-State Tuition $326.00 per credit Out-of-State Tuition: Returning Students $955.00 per

credit Out-of-State Tuition: New Students $992.00 per credit In state full time student 12 or more credits= $3,912.00 Check onwww.gmu.edu to verify this information

http://www.gmu.edu/http://www.gmu.edu/


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Housing Costs

Presidents Park RatesCost per semester Cost per year

Single room $3,025.00

Double room $2,250.00 Triple room $1,825.00

Quad room $1,950.00

Single room $6,050.00

Double room $4,500.00 Triple room $3,650.00

Quad room $3,900.00



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Mason Meal Plans 10 Meal Plan per week + $100 Bonus Dining Dollars

Per semester $1,375.00

15 Meal Plan per week + $100 Bonus Dining Dollars

Per semester $1,760.00

Mason Money is available for all students



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Parking PermitsPer year Per semester

General Lot - $225.00 General Lot - $125.00



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http://och.gmu.edu

http://www.och.gmu.edu/http://www.och.gmu.edu/


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Financial Aid

1. Obtain a PIN # for student (and 1 parent)www.pin.ed.gov

2. Submit a 2009-2010 FAFSA (reapply each yr)

www.fafsa.ed.gov

3. Check NovaConnect

www.nvcc.edu > MyNOVA > Student Center

Wait 4 6 weeks



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List School Codes for all schools you might attend for theaid year:

NOVA- 003727

George Mason University 003749


Listing School Codes


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2010-2011 FAFSA Can submit new FAFSA after 1/1/10 prior to being accepted

to GMU!!!!

First come, first serve

Estimated (this is only an approximation) cost ofattendance per year once at GMU for in-state students!

Full-time tuition- $7,800

Books- $1,000

Parking- $225

Meal Plan- $2,750Housing- $4,500

Total: $16,300.00 per year



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Scholarships Transfer scholarships http://www.nvcc.edu/future-

students/paying-for-college/financial-assistance/scholarships/sch4.html

http://www.nvcc.edu/future-students/paying-for-college/financial-assistance/scholarships/sch4.htmlhttp://www.nvcc.edu/future-students/paying-for-college/financial-assistance/scholarships/sch4.htmlhttp://www.nvcc.edu/future-students/paying-for-college/financial-assistance/scholarships/sch4.htmlhttp://www.nvcc.edu/future-students/paying-for-college/financial-assistance/scholarships/sch4.htmlhttp://www.nvcc.edu/future-students/paying-for-college/financial-assistance/scholarships/sch4.htmlhttp://www.nvcc.edu/future-students/paying-for-college/financial-assistance/scholarships/sch4.htmlhttp://www.nvcc.edu/future-students/paying-for-college/financial-assistance/scholarships/sch4.htmlhttp://www.nvcc.edu/future-students/paying-for-college/financial-assistance/scholarships/sch4.htmlhttp://www.nvcc.edu/future-students/paying-for-college/financial-assistance/scholarships/sch4.htmlhttp://www.nvcc.edu/future-students/paying-for-college/financial-assistance/scholarships/sch4.htmlhttp://www.nvcc.edu/future-students/paying-for-college/financial-assistance/scholarships/sch4.htmlhttp://www.nvcc.edu/future-students/paying-for-college/financial-assistance/scholarships/sch4.html


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VA Transfer Assistance Grant

(VTAP) Be a domiciliary resident of VA

Enter VA community college as a first-time freshmanin fall 07 or later

Earn an associates degree with a cumulative GPA of 3.0or higher

Enroll full time

Enroll in an eligible degree program

Apply for financial aid and have a maximum EFC of$8,000

Meet selective service requirements



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Pathway Representative at Mason Ms. Tanneh Kamara, Associate Director,

Undergraduate Admissions

George Mason University, 4400 University Drive MS3A4, Fairfax, VA 22030

703 993-8437 (phone)

703 993-2392 (fax)

[email protected] (email)

Northern Virginia Communit College 2009

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Transferring to Mason