"We prepare students to be future leaders and managers who advance the public good. Our graduates have the drive to make a difference in the world by building upon the knowledge and experience they have gained."
Mark J. Rozell, Dean, Schar School of Policy and Government
When trying to pick a school, Clara del Olmo’s study abroad advisor pointed her to Mason because of its reputation for having a great government program and a diverse student body.
Some 70 first-year college students with common interests in government and politics lived and studied alongside one another for a year.
Located where policy happens—just six miles from the U.S. Capitol Building—the Schar School’s campuses are located in Arlington and Fairfax, Virginia. Students are connected to jobs, internships, networking, and experiences that can only be found in the Washington, D.C., area.
Schar School of Policy & Government Campus Locations
Mason Square
Van Metre Hall, Fifth Floor
3351 Fairfax Drive, MS 3B1
Arlington, VA 22201
Fairfax Campus
Aquia, Room 336, MS 3F4
4400 University Drive
Fairfax, VA 22030