How to Apply

Applying to a GMU Psychology Graduate Program

To put in an application for the MA or PhD program, you will need to visit the admissions website. This page will help you with Psychology-specific questions. The application cycle for Fall 2024 will open September 15th. Please see below for various application due dates.

For those inquiring about the MPS online program for Applied Industrial and Organizational Psychology, their application process is through MasonOnline.  Please reach out to online2@gmu.edu for any questions on this program. 

Review George Mason University Application Requirements

1. All applicants for graduate study at George Mason University must meet the admission standards specified in the graduate admissions chapters of the University Catalog, as well as the additional psychology M.A. or PhD requirements.

Please note: 

Concentration specific GRE test requirement:

GRE Optional:

Applied Developmental Psychology; MA and PHD

Human Factors and Applied Cognition; MA and PHD

Industrial and Organizational Psychology; MA

GRE Required:

Industrial and Organizational Psychology; PHD

GRE not reviewed for acceptance:

Clinical PHD

Cognitive Behavioral Neuroscience; MA and PHD

Decide on a Concentrated Psychology Program

1. Students interested in a graduate degree in psychology must decide which program they prefer:
   • Applied Developmental Psychology (M.A. or PhD),
   • Cognitive and Behavioral Neuroscience (Certificate, Accelerated M.A., M.A. or PhD),
   • Clinical (PhD only),
   • Human Factors/Applied Cognition (Certificate in Applied Psychology, M.A. or PhD),
   • Industrial/Organizational (M.P.S, M.A. or PhD),

Contact Current Program Faculty

1. After deciding on a graduate psychology program, contact current GMU faculty to discuss your academic interests, goals, specifics on the program, and research being conducted at GMU.
2. Faculty within each program can be found on the psychology website.

Submit a George Mason University Graduate Application

1. Follow the instructions on the College of Humanities and Social Sciences admissions page.
2. Submit your application by the deadlines listed on the Admissions website.
   • Please note there different deadline dates depending on the program. International student deadlines are typically one month earlier than posted deadlines. Find out more about international applicants' resources.
3. Forward any official transcripts to the Office of Admissions as stated in the application. DO NOT forward transcripts to the psychology office as this will delay the university review of your application and an admission decision.

Resources for Applying to Graduate School and Psychology Programs

https://www.apa.org/education-career/grad/applying

Deciding to Apply and Successfully Gaining Admission to Graduate Schools in Psychology

Applying to a GMU Psychology Undergraduate Program

Review George Mason University Application Requirements

1. All applicants for undergraduate study at George Mason University must meet the admission standards specified in the undergraduate admissions chapters of the University Catalog.

Make Note of Application Deadlines

1. Know how and when you would like to apply. Different applications have different deadline dates:

        Freshman

        Transfer

Meet & Visit Mason

1. Mason Admissions representatives travel to high schools around the country attending college fairs. See when they will be at a school near you!
2. Visit Mason yourself! Tour campus, meet students and faculty, get a feel for what it is like to be a Mason Patriot!

Want more information?

1. Visit the GMU Admissions Office's webpage for more information on how to apply. This page is separated for incoming freshman, transfer, non-degree, and international students.
2. Still wanting more? Fill out the Information Request Form to receive more admissions information.