IMPORTANT DATES

• Unrestricted Withdrawal Period (100% Tuition Liability): Wed. September 17th - Tues. September 30th
• Selective Withdrawal Period (100% Tuition Liability): Wed. October 1st - Mon. October 27th
• Last Day of Class: Mon. December 8th (for full semester courses, dates may differ for 7.5 week sessions)
• Exam Period: December 10 - 17th
• Winter Commencement: December 18th

For more important dates and deadlines, view the Registrar's Fall 2025 Academic Calendar.

Planning on completing your degree in December? APPLICATIONS for GRADUATION are due via Patriot Web by September 30th, 2025. 

Have you heard about the INTS 490: Internship course? 

If you are planning to start an internship or take on new job duties at your current job in the Spring 2026 semester, you can apply to earn INTS 490 credit toward your degree requirements. There is more information on the Internship page on our website. If you have any questions about the application process, please email Barbara O'Connell (boconne@gmu.edu). 

The application submission period for Spring 2026 is from October 12, 2025 - January 20, 2026. 

Application Workshop: NSF GRFP 

Applying for Graduate School in STEM?

Join the Office of Fellowships for a virtual workshop on the NSF Graduate Research Fellowship Program (GRFP) on Sept 24 at 4:00 PM. Register on Mason360  

Info Session: Truman Scholarship

Passionate About Public Service? Learn how the Truman Scholarship can help fund your path to graduate school and a career in public service.  

Join us for a virtual information session on September 30 at 12:00 PM to explore eligibility, the application process, and how the Office of Fellowships can support you in applying. The Truman Scholarship awards up to $30,000 for graduate study to students committed to leadership and service in government, education, non-profits, or advocacy.  Register on Mason360

Application Workshop: Fulbright US Students (Virtual)

Applying to the Fulbright U.S. Student Program?

Join our upcoming virtual Fulbright U.S. Student Program workshop on October 1, 2025 at 4:00 PM to learn strategies that will help your application stand out! You'll receive tips on crafting strong essays, insight into what reviewers look for, and information on how to get personalized feedback. This will be your last chance before the submission deadline! Register now on Mason360