| 1. What are the dates of the semesters?
Fall term is late August thru early December; Spring term is late January thru early May; Summer terms (3 sessions) are May thru August. For more detailed schedule information, please refer to: http://registrar.gmu.edu/calendars.html
2. What are the application deadlines ?
- Fall application deadline is March 1st.
- Spring application deadline is October 1st.
3. Where will classes be held?
Classes are held on both our Fairfax and Arlington, Virginia campuses as well as an off-campus location (OCL) near the Fairfax Campus. Please
visit http://www.gmu.edu for
full information about George Mason campuses, directions and maps. Transportation information is available at: http://shuttle.gmu.edu/.
4.
Can students work full-time while enrolled in the Master of Arts in Arts Management program?
Yes, with the exception of internship scheduling. Many Mason graduate students hold full-time jobs in their professional fields. When students enter the internship phase of the program, they will be required to coordinate their work schedules with their external internship sponsor.
5. What type of class schedule can be expected?
Most graduate classes at Mason are scheduled during the 4:30 - 7:10 p.m. and 7:20 - 10:00 p.m. time frames. Classes at the Townhouse Suites (OCL) are scheduled 5:30 - 8:10 p.m. We also anticipate scheduling classes during the weekend sessions (meeting 4.5 weekends per semester) if there is sufficient demand. Classes generally meet once per week for two hours and 40 minutes (except Summer classes).
6. Does my bachelor's degree have to be in Theater, Music, Dance or one of the Arts?
No. We are most interested in serving students whose passion is for the arts, and those students are quite likely to hold bachelor's degrees in one of the visual or performing arts. But students of other disciplines are also welcome.
7. Are Graduate Record Exams (GREs) required?
The GRE is not required for Admission. However, submission of GRE scores at or before the application deadline will afford the Arts Management Admissions Committee with more information upon which to base their decision.
8. When should the GRE be taken?
The GRE should be taken no less than thirty (30) days prior to submitting the application. The date of taking the exam is to be included in the cover letter that is to accompany the application.
9. How do you weight the importance of the GRE?
The GRE allows the Arts Management Admission Committee to weigh any uncertainties that might come up during either the interview or the review of other admissions documents, including the "Statement of Purpose." There is no absolute minimum score for acceptance consideration.
10. Is the GRE test a requirement for
international students?
No.
11. Are there special requirements and provisions for international students?
There is a great deal of information available for international students at: http://admissions.gmu.edu. For TOEFL score requirements, VISA information, application deadlines and special needs if required, please see the international student pages in the University Catalog 2006 -2007 at: http://www.gmu.edu/catalog/admission/index.html#Anchor34.
Diversity in its many forms is an important goal at Mason and a vital part of the Master of Arts in Arts Management program goals. George Mason actively upholds EEO and Affirmative Action policy in its hiring and admission processes. It is also well respected as a campus that values international student diversity.
12. What about Financial Aid?
Please refer to the Office of Student Financial Aid website at:
http://apollo.gmu.edu/finaid
Full and part-time work opportunities, including Graduate Teaching Assistantships, are listed at GMU Employment Opportunities.
Arts Management job opportunities as well as GTA positions within CVPA are announced in the MAM Weekly Announcements. Contact Mathilde Speier at mspeier@gmu.edu for more information.
GMU tuition rates can be found at:
http://fiscal.gmu.edu/Resources/tuition_rates.htm
13. Is campus housing available?
Yes, there are a variety of housing options available at GMU.
14. How do I register using Patriot Web?
All of your personal, registration, class schedule, financial aid and grade information can be accessed at: https://patriotweb.gmu.edu. |
