Campus Transition Calendar

Please see the below table for dates important for your smooth transition to Fairfax. More detailed information about each items can be found from this website. Academic Affairs and International Relations and Strategic Initiatives will be sharing more info via email. Check your email regularly to stay up-to-date.

 

Important Dates for Spring 2027 Campus Transition

Item

 Time Zone Date Remarks
Application Deadline KST Mon, Sep 14 For more info: Contact MK Academic Affairs - mkaa@gmu.edu
Advisor Meeting KST Until Fri, Sep 18
I-20 Application Submission via MK International Student Services KST Until Thur, Oct 22 Applications will be processed on a first-come-first-serve basis. Check for upcoming MK International Student Services email (mkintl@gmu.edu).
F-1 Visa - Immediately after receiving I-20 Students are to apply for F-1 visa individually.

FFX Housing Application 2027 Spring ONLY

 EST

TBA

2027 Spring housing application will open in 2026 November and application period hasn't been decided yet. Students can apply for housing for the Spring semester only.

Apply as soon as possible. Please regularly check

https://housing.gmu.edu/https://housing.gmu.edu/important-housing-timelines

https://housing.gmu.edu/housing-calendar

If you have any questions, please reach out to housing@gmu.edu
Course Registration EST TBA

Check your time ticket in Patriot Web.

FFX Academic Calendar
Meet and Greet session per major KST TBA Dates TBA. Check your email.
Pre-Departure Orientation
(via Zoom)		 KST TBA Mandatory: an invitation email will be sent to you from mkintl@gmu.edu. Check your email.
Flight tickets & Travel arrangement -   Students are to arrange travel individually. Students should arrive by August 16, 2026, before the in-person international student orientation on August 18, 2026.
Immunization Record Upload Deadline EST TBA

Access the Patient Portal with your Patriot Web credentials. *Students are encouraged to upload the immunization form and supporting documents sooner than August 1. 
Check Bill + Payment and review payment options EST TBA 

For registration done by (TBA). 
The fall semester bill will show on student accounts around July. Please visit the Student Accounts website for specific dates and information regarding payment. 
https://studentaccounts.gmu.edu/
F-1 Immigration and Compliance Webinar EST TBA Mandatory, Online, EST 09:00 - 10:30.
On-Campus Housing Early Move-in Date EST TBA

Early move-in requires prior approval.

For those who have a housing agreement for Fall 2026 can complete the early arrival form from July 1 until August 1. This will be available on the housing portal.

Check packing information on the HRL website.
International Undergraduate Student Orientation EST TBA Mandatory, In-Person, Location TBD at GMU Fairfax Campus, EST 09:00 - 14:00.
First Day of Class  EST TBA Students must arrive by TBA
Last Day to Add EST TBA Fairfax Spring 2027 Academic Calendar (TBA)
       

 

Important Dates for Housing Application

  • 2027 Spring housing application will open during November, 2026. This application is for 2027 Spring semester only. The application period hasn't been decided yet. 
  • If you have any inquires, please reach out to housing@gmu.edu

 

How Housing Application Cycles Work

On-campus residency is offered on an academic-year basis. Assuming you are to spend two consecutive semesters at GMU Fairfax;

  • If you are starting your semester at Fairfax in the spring, you will need to submit two separate housing applications: one for the spring semester and another for the following academic year. 

Students who intend to leave housing at the end of the fall semester should apply for cancellation.