Why study arts at George Mason University?
Mason’s School of Art's $25 million state-of-the-art facility, outstanding faculty and practicing and visiting artists will inspire you to reach your highest artistic potential. With your pick of the most well-known museums globally and nationally in Washington DC, you can fill your days outside of class observing the arts community's top talent.
- The 88,000 square-foot arts facility houses all arts instructional areas and has won multiple design awards.
- GMU art studios are equipped with computer labs, painting and drawing studios, photography labs, printmaking studios, sculpture studio and green studio.
- You can minor or get an emphasis in graphic design, new media art, painting and drawing, photography, printmaking, or sculpture.
- Graduates of the School of Arts have been hired by the following institutions: Corcoran Gallery of Art, John F. Kennedy Center for Performing Arts, National Geographic and The Smithsonian Institute.
Program choices
Find out more about your course options by selecting a course level.
- English course
- International Year One
- Undergraduate Degree (Direct Entry)
- Undergraduate Transfer Program
- Graduate Pathway
- Graduate Degree (Direct Entry)
English course
Leads to: University preparation program or degree
Typical entry requirements: High school diploma required
Length of course: From 1 semester
- Improve your languages skills while adapting to the US culture.
- Prepares your for university study in the US.
International Year One
Leads to: Undergraduate degree
Typical entry requirements: From IELTS 5.0, plus high school diploma, GPA 2.3 out of 4.0
Length of course: 1 semester
- Begin earning credits toward your degree, even if you don't meet the requirements for direct entry.
- Receive additional support to successfully complete the first semester or year of your bachelor's program.
- Graduate in the same amount of time as direct entry students.
Undergraduate Degree (Direct Entry)
Typical entry requirements: From IELTS 6.5, plus high school diploma or undergraduate degree, GPA 3.0 out of 4.0
Length of course: 4 years
- Enter the university as a degree-seeking student who meets the academic and English language requirements for their degree program.
Undergraduate Transfer Program
Leads to: Undergraduate degree
Typical entry requirements: From IELTS 6.5, plus minimum 30 college credits, GPA 2.3 out of 4.0
Length of course: 2 semesters
- Transfer college or university-level credits from previous courses.
- Receive an estimate of transferable credits towards your degree before you start your program.
- Additional academic, language and cultural support to help you adjust to a US environment.
Graduate Pathway
Leads to: Master's degree
Typical entry requirements: Typical entry requirements: From IELTS 5.5, plus undergraduate degree, 2.5 GPA
Length of course: 2 semesters
- Progress to your Master's degree with credits.
- Build the academic foundation and language skills needed for master's-level study, as well as prepare for your GRE/GMAT tests, if required.
- Receive the highest level of support with dedicated academic advisors throughout your program.
Graduate Degree (Direct Entry)
Typical entry requirements: From IELTS 6.5, plus high school diploma or undergraduate degree, GPA 3.0
Length of course: 2 years
- Enter the university as a degree-seeking student who meets the academic and English language requirements for their degree program.