Requirements and Application

Step-by-Step Guide 

 

1. Choose the master’s program you are interested in:  

Explore a broad selection of accelerated master’s programs available to you. See the full list of degrees with accelerated master’s programs at Mason. You can learn about the program from department website and University Catalog.  

2. Meet with your undergraduate academic advisor:  

At this meeting, you will receive guidance on which courses will best suit your desired program and interests, and which master's level coursework may apply to your bachelor's degree. 

3. Apply to BAM:  

You may apply to the program once you have earned at least 60 credit hours in your relevant undergraduate program. While early application is encouraged, if you do not apply immediately after earning 60 credits, be sure to apply at least one full semester before the semester in which you intend to graduate. Criteria for admission to your specific desired program can be found on the University Catalog. 

4. Take graduate level courses while undergraduates:

Once you are accepted into the program, approved students are able to register for graduate courses via Mason's Patriot Web system when they have reached at least 75 credits.   

5. Transition to your master’s program: 

When you apply to graduate from your bachelor's degree, you must also complete and submit the form titled Bachelor's/Accelerated Master's Transition found on the Registrar website.  

 

GPA and Course Requirements 

 

Each accelerated master's program has set specific requirements for admission, which are clearly outlined on the program's pages (see the Find a Program link above to the right). In general, applicants should have a minimum 3.0 GPA, and in many cases a 3.25 GPA or higher is required.  

When researching programs be sure to find out: 

  • What is the cumulative GPA requirement for admission?
  • Is there a separate requirement for GPA in the major?
  • Do certain courses in the major need to be taken prior to application or admission?
  • Can any students from any major apply for the program?
  • What are the GPA requirements once admitted to a program? 

 

Application Requirements 

 

Application requirements depend on the program! Applicants to an accelerated master's program should be prepared to provide, at a minimum, along with the application: 

  • College transcripts from Patriot Web
  • Goals statement
  • Letters of recommendation 

Some programs may also require a writing sample, GRE scores, or a portfolio of academic work. Consult the program's web page for specific information about application requirements and do not hesitate to ask your advisor for more details.