Direct Admissions to George Mason University
Starting with the Prince William County Public Schools (PWCS) class of 2025, PWCS has entered into an innovative partnership with George Mason University to simplify admissions 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 eight high schools and have a grade point average of 3.25 or higher. Students are guaranteed admission to George Mason University if they meet the direct admissions program requirements.
Parents and guardians must opt in by completing the online opt-in form to share their student’s information with George Mason University to allow their student to participate in the direct admissions process. The deadline for this final round is January 15, 2025, at 3 p.m.
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 by the end of January.
Direct admissions program requirements
- Parents and guardians must opt-in to share their student’s information with George Mason University (see the opt-in instructions below).
- Students must have a grade point average of 3.25 or higher (GPAs are considered final on September 6).
- Eligible students will be contacted by George Mason University by the end of January regarding how to complete the direct admissions process.
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, visit this webpage or contact your student's school for assistance in creating an account.
Eligible PWCS high schools
Students attending eight 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
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 January 15, 2025, at 3 p.m.
- Complete the opt-in form giving consent for PWCS to share your student's information with the Office of Admissions at George Mason University.
- Once in the consent form, complete the required statements.
- You must type your name next to the box that says “Signature” to share your student’s information.
- Click “Submit” to complete the submission of the form.
Learn more
Please visit George Mason University’s website to learn more about the Direct Admissions program.
If you have questions about the George Mason University direct admissions program, you can contact your student’s school counselor or the College, Career, and Student Support Department at [email protected].