Accelerated Master's Admissions

George Mason's Bachelor's/Accelerated Master's (BAM) program allows undergraduate students to complete both their master's and bachelor's in just five years.

• Be a current George Mason University undergraduate
• Earn at least 60 credits towards a bachelor’s degree before applying
• Able to take at least one BAM course in each of the final two semesters of their bachelor’s program.

Please refer to your chosen program below for additional eligibility requirements.

1. Meet with your undergraduate academic advisor. At this meeting, you will receive guidance on courses needed for your desired program and which master's level coursework may apply to your bachelor's degree.
2.  Complete the Bachelor's/Accelerated Master's Online Application. The application fee is automatically waived. 
   • Log in to Patriot Connect as a current student.
   • Click "My Applications" and select "New Application."
   • Next, select "Graduate" for the applicant type and "Accelerated Masters" as the application type.
   • Select the correct transition term when applying. 
     • Your transition term is the semester term in which you intend to start the master's degree program, upon completion of your undergraduate degree.

• Goals statement (750-1,000 word written statement of your goals and interest in the program)
• Resume
• One letter of recommendation (required to be from an undergraduate advisor or a Schar School undergraduate advisor) 

Fall admission: June 1

Spring admission: December 1