Current Mason Student

Join the Honors College

Becoming an Honors student will admit you to unique seminar courses, Honors classes based within your field of study, and an environment that will challenge and stretch your abilities. You'll also tackle multidisciplinary problems to fulfill core requirements.

Applying to the Honors College if You Currently Attend Mason:
If you apply during your second semester at Mason, your application will be reviewed once semester grades have posted.
You must have completed at least two full semesters of coursework (a minimum of 24 credit hours).
Students are only accepted into the Honors College for the Fall semester.
We will consider any information you submit in your online Mason application, along with your Mason record.
In some cases, we might ask for an in-person interview.

Requirements for Consideration:
Completion of 12-24 credit hours at Mason
Minimum 3.5 cumulative GPA
One letter of recommendation from a current Mason faculty member
Completion of required essay
Completed application submitted by the November 15 deadline for the spring semester and April 30 deadline for the fall semester. Extension of deadline: The Honors College has extended its application deadline – especially to accommodate students who excelled in the Spring 2020 term. We will accept additional applications through 11:59 pm on Thursday, June 25.