Congratulations, Class of 2026!
Bold Solutions for A Prosperous Future
George Mason University's Grand Challenge Initiative (GCI) is a comprehensive research framework, backed by an initial five-year, $15 million investment, to align university resources, faculty expertise, and educational programs around six interconnected solution areas addressing humanity’s ultimate grand challenge.
Listen to Access to Excellence Podcast: The future classroom: Teaching and learning in age of AI
Information for:
Prospective Students
Parents and Families
Current Students
Faculty and Staff
Community and Business
Follow George Mason
Latest News
From first of its kind research to stories of student and alumni success, read the latest news from George Mason.
Public health PhD focuses on how everyday environmental exposures affect metabolic and reproductive health
Rooshna Mohsin | Class of 2026
This senior knows the power of keeping options open, for others and for himself
Ryan Hutchinson | Class of 2026
George Mason #1 in Virgina

“As the university for all Virginians, George Mason delivers with a scale of impact that has no equal in our region and state and very few equals nationally.”
Gregory Washington, president, George Mason University Read the President's Report →
See What's Happening at Mason
May 14: Spring 2026 University Commencement, EagleBank Arena
May 14-16: Spring 2026 Degree Celebrations, Various Locations
May 18: Just-in-Time Hiring Fair, 1-4 p.m., Johnson Center, Fairfax Campus
June 2-3: University Life Student Success Symposium
View Around Mason for faculty and staff events.
View Mason360 for student events.
George Mason Athletics (Upcoming home events)
May 14: Baseball vs. La Salle, 2 p.m.
May 15: Baseball vs. La Salle, 1 p.m.
May 16: Baseball vs. La Salle, noon
May 16: Women's Rowing
May 19-23: Baseball, Atlantic 10 tournament (Tysons Corner)
MasonNow
The programs and services offered by George Mason University are open to all who seek them. George Mason does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, ethnic national origin (including shared ancestry and/or ethnic characteristics), sex, disability, military status (including veteran status), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, pregnancy status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. After an initial review of its policies and practices, the university affirms its commitment to meet all federal mandates as articulated in federal law, as well as recent executive orders and federal agency directives.