Non-Degree Open House

The Volgenau School of IT & Engineering offers non-degree students the opportunity to learn about graduate programs and apply as a non-degree student. Admissions decisions are guaranteed within 5 business days for attendees who complete their applications at the event.

Eligibility Disclaimer:

US Citizens, Permanent Residents, and individuals with H or A visas are eligible for non-degree studies.

Individuals seeking or holding F1 or J1 visas are not eligible for non-degree status, but may apply for any of our degree programs.

The Volgenau School Non-Degree Open House is:

Tuesday, November 27, 2007
6:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Fairfax Campus, Research I, Room 163
A presentation will be given, light refreshments will be served

Please RSVP at: http://volgenau.ite.gmu.edu/graduateresearch/responseform/

Directions/Map: http://coyote.gmu.edu/map 

Parking: http://coyote.gmu.edu/map/park.html

Questions: 703-993-1512

In order to participate in this event, please complete the following:

 Online Application Method (preferred)

• Complete an online Non-Degree studies application at least one day before the event at admissions.gmu.edu. (Be sure to select admission type "ND - Non-Degree" and the major as "Graduate Courses-School of Info Tech and Engineering".)

• Pay a reduced $50.00 application fee to submit online. (This fee is non-refundable).

• Complete and bring the following items to the open house:

• Non-Degree Course Selection Form

• A resume

• TWO COPIES of official transcripts in SEALED envelopes from the institution where you earned your undergraduate degree AND all transcripts from any graduate work you have completed (Opened, photocopied, or otherwise unofficial transcripts will not be considered).

IMPORTANT NOTE: If your undergraduate degree is from an international institution, you must bring the additional items under the “International Degree Holders” section below.

Paper Application Method

• Bring a completed paper non-degree application. A Non-degree application specifically for The Volgenau School may be downloaded at: http://ite.gmu.edu/forms/nondegree_app.pdf

• Bring a check or money order to pay the $60.00 application fee at the event. (This fee is non-refundable).

• A resume

• TWO COPIES of official transcripts in SEALED envelopes from the institution where you earned your undergraduate degree AND all transcripts from any graduate work you have completed. (Opened, photocopied, or otherwise unofficial transcripts will not be considered).

IMPORTANT NOTE: If your undergraduate degree is from an international institution, you must bring the additional items under the “International Degree Holders” section below

International Degree Holders

• TOEFL Requirements

If your highest degree is from a non-US institution, the TOEFL exam is required. Official scores must be sent to George Mason. Score minimums apply. Please view our TOEFL guidelines in their entirety.

• International Transcript Requirements

All transcripts submitted to George Mason must be originals or officially attested copies by the institution that issued them or by an official agency such as an embassy official. Photocopies of transcripts and copies attested by US notaries at banks will not be accepted. View our International Transcript guidelines in their entirety.

• International Transcript Evaluations

All international degrees must be evaluated by a third party evaluation company. You may choose a company listed at http://www.naces.org/members.htm to evaluate your documents. Only official evaluations in sealed envelopes will be accepted. (Opened or otherwise unofficial transcripts will not be considered).