Application

Each semester, a new cohort of students is selected to join the Honors College through a competitive application process. It is important that you carefully review the application requirements and timeline to ensure you submit a strong and complete application by the deadline. 

Eligibility

  • Continuing Students: 
    • Currently enrolled Mason Korea students
    • Must have completed two full semesters (minimum of 24 credit hours) by the end of the semester in which they apply
    • Minimum 3.5 cumulative GPA
    • Students may apply during their second full semester (after completing at least 12 credits) and may receive conditional acceptance, pending their second-term grades
    • Must be enrolled at the Korea campus in the regular semester (i.e. Spring or Fall) immediately following admission to the Honors College
      • Students who are transitioning to the Fairfax campus in the following semester are encouraged to apply to the Mason Fairfax Honors College. Please check out the Mason Honors College webpage for more information.
  • New Students:
    • A select group of newly admitted students will be invited to apply to the Honors College based on the strength of their admission application to Mason Korea
    • Invitations are extended prior to the start of the student’s first semester
    • Additional consideration may include academic achievement, leadership, and community involvement
    • Must be enrolled at the Korea campus in the regular semester (i.e. Spring or Fall) immediately following admission to the Honors College

Application Requirements

  • Continuing Student Application
    • Online application form
    • Required essay
      • Why do you wish to join the Honors College? What do you hope to gain from your experience in the College, and what do you commit to contributing to our community?
      • 250 words minimum, 750 words maximum, double spaced. Make sure to list the word count at the end of your essay.
    • Letters of recommendation are optional, but strongly encouraged
      • If submitted, must be from Mason faculty, advisor, staff member or mentor
      • Recommenders should use this Recommender Portal (https://cglink.me/2d7/s95860)
      • Please be sure to ask your recommender for a letter at least two weeks before the deadline
      • Recommendation letters must be submitted by the application deadline
      • Members of the Honors College Faculty Council are not permitted to provide recommendation letters
    • Interview
      • Applicants may be invited to participate in an online interview. Interviews for the Fall 2026 Honors College application are scheduled for April (to be updated). Please ensure that you are available on these dates in case you are selected for an interview. 

Timeline

  • For Fall 25: 
    • Application Opens: April 7, 2025
    • Application Deadline: May 9, 2025
    • Online Interviews (by invitation only): May 22-23, 2025
    • Invitations to Join the Honors College: Late May 2025

Application Link