Prince William County Public Schools

Direct Admissions to George Mason University

Beginning with the Prince William County Public Schools (PWCS) class of 2025, PWCS has entered into an innovative partnership with George Mason University to simplify the admissions process for students at select high schools. This partnership is part of PWCS strategic commitment to increase access and opportunity for students to post-high school education.

Students are eligible for the direct admissions program if they attend one of seven high schools and have a grade point average of 3.25 or higher. Students are guaranteed admissions to George Mason University if they meet meet the direct admissions program requirements.

Students who meet the direct admissions program requirements will receive the benefit of a streamlined admissions process and application, which includes an application fee waiver and does not require your student to submit an essay or letters of recommendation unless you are applying for the Honors College. You and your student can anticipate receiving correspondence directly from George Mason University towards the beginning of October.

Direct admissions program requirements

1. Parents and guardians must opt-in in ParentVUE to share their student’s information with George Mason University (see the opt-in instructions below).
2. Students must have a grade point average of 3.25 or higher (GPAs are considered final on September 6).
3. Eligible students will be contacted by George Mason University in October regarding how to complete the direct admissions process.

Instructions for opting in

To participate in the direct admissions partnership with George Mason University, you must give us your consent to share your student’s information with the Office of Admissions at George Mason University by September 12, 2024, at 3 p.m.

1. Log in to ParentVUE.
2. Once in ParentVUE, click “Student Info” for your senior student and then click “Edit Information.”
3. You must type your name next to the box that says “Signature” to share your student’s information.
4. Once you have typed your name, click “Save Changes.”

Please note that you must complete the Annual Back to School Packet before you can access the Student Info section in ParentVUE. If you do not have a ParentVUE account, please contact your student’s school for assistance in creating an account.

Eligible PWCS high schools

Students attending seven PWCS high schools are eligible to participate in the direct admissions program for admission in fall 2025:

• C.D. Hylton High School
• Freedom High School
• Forest Park High School
• Gar-Field High School
• Osbourn Park High School
• Potomac High School
• Woodbridge High School
• Unity Reed High School