George Mason University Reviews

"It was a great commuter school. Class times worked with my full time work schedule."

"GMU was great for grad school but I probably wouldn't like it for undergrad since it was more of a commuter school."

"I'm in the second semester of my M.Ed - Curriculum and Instruction program at GMU. I have an Elementary Education focus and. I am in the semester long internship cohort, so I attend graduate school part time, and will complete the program over the course of six semesters. I have never felt more supported or cared for in my education than I do right now. The College of Education and Human Development faculty is amazing. The professors understand that my cohort members and I have families and jobs outside of school and are flexible when life gets in the way of our studies. The cohort model offered by GMU allows for students to build invaluable professional relationships while working towards their degree. On the topic of professional relationships, my field experiences thus far have been incredible. The schools and teachers I have worked with have been upstanding examples in the field of elementary education. I wholeheartedly recommend George Mason University's M.Ed in Curriculum and Instruction program to all who are interested."

"Great program with flexible schedule options"

"This graduate program is very competition and requires a great amount of focus and effort. It moves at a fast pace because it mimics medical and dental school classes. However, there is a great support system available to the study body that really does make a difference. The graduate teaching assistants are easily accessible, knowledgable, and are very willing to help when needed."

"A good cohort program with local school districts for teachers."

"George Mason is a giant money factor that doesn't care about students so much as their wallets. I was lucky enough to be in the College of Visual and Performing Arts which cares a lot more than the university as a whole."

"I enjoyed my time at this school. I found the undergraduate history program there very insightful."

"My grad program is great because of the location. Right in DC, our professors work in the field and we get to have amazing hands on experiences with famous arts organizations so close to campus."

"My college provided a high quality education and growing experience that took me to the Dean's List and Honor Society status. Though as an alum, I wish they would spend less time soliciting funds from me. It's like they forget that thousands of dollars were paid already."

"While I did not make as many social connections here since it's more of a commuter school, I enjoyed the professors and the variety of majors offered here."

"My academic advisor was clear with me from the beginning about what my courseload would look like as well as the necessary requirements to achieving my goals. I've had nothing but good experiences here. My professors are knowledgeable and available. Mason's LIFE Program is also an incredible asset to the university. It provides graduate students with the opportunity to work with students with disabilities, gaining valuable experience and teaching skills."

"As a graduate student, I will find many opportunities to work with professors. Working with professors will provide excellent work experience in my specialized field of study. On average, students with graduate degrees from GMU earn a higher salary than students with only a bachelors degree. Many jobs now prefer to hire applicants with graduate degrees, and so a graduate degree could present a job opportunity unavailable to undergraduates. Graduate school can be expensive if I don't have any source of financial aid. Graduate school can be stressful for some, including myself, because of the depth at which graduate students study their subject."

"As a graduate student at George Mason, I feel fortunate to be surrounded by others committed to equity in education. In the Multilingual/Multicultural program, I am expanding my experiences beyond the classroom (I taught bilingual education for six years and am now a coach). I am thinking about and having discussions around issues that most educators do not discuss. I love the program. The downfall is that I am paying quite a bit out of pocket since I am still paying off undergrad loans (and will be for some time). I would not leave the program because I feel so fortunate to be in it. The commute to Fairfax from DC schools and the price are the only downfalls to my graduate program overall at GMU."

"I am doing a PhD at GMU and according to me it provides great facilities which includes libraries to study, food court, dorms to live on campus. Besides this, also having writing center, English language class, resume writing tips, job fairs and social activities to make new friends and create a good network. Faculties are easily accessible and are kind enough to help their students. However, transportation facilities are not that good for all the area in Fairfax. Mason shuttles are not accessible for all the region in Fairfax and also not available to travel to Arlington campus. But, surrounding area covers almost all the basic needs plus some fun place as well."

"I am part of a cohort of local government workers from the surrounding region going through the MPA program together over 2.5 years. After a semester and a half, I have been very pleased with the academic rigor of the program. Most of my instructors have been quite effective, and all are clearly experts in the field of public administration. It is an expensive program, including grossly overpriced parking costs. Some of the required texts have been a bit outdated, or on the dry side. I have been pleasantly intrigued, and even amused by other texts. The workload is heavy, especially for someone who is also working full time. It is a cerebral sort of program, but I love a challenge!"

"George Mason University is a great school for higher education. The School of Systems Biology have professors who care about their students and want to see us succeeded. In addition,because the university is near the nation's capital, there are a lot of wonderful opportunities for students get network and eventually obtain a job. The only downside to the university is that there is little graduate social life. It would be great if the school had more graduate events so students can meet, provide support, and guidance for one another."

"The pros are that it is a fantastic program. The cons are that it is so incredibly expensive."

"Pro: In-state tuition Con: Very conservative faculty"

"Excellent, well informed professors, quality and relevant curriculum, courses are offered at convenient times for those with careers."