Arts Management

What are the dates of the semesters?

Fall term is late August through early December; spring term is late January through early May; Summer terms (3 sessions) are May through August. For more detailed schedule information, please refer to registrar.gmu.edu/calendars.

What are the application deadlines?

• Fall application deadline is March 1 (International Students apply by February 15).
• Spring application deadline is October 15 (International Students apply by  September 15).

Where will classes be held?

Starting spring 2011, most of our classes will be held on the Arlington, Virginia, Campus, as well as on off-campus locations. Some classes, including all AMGT minor courses, will only be offered in Fairfax. Please visit www.gmu.edu for full information about Mason’s campuses, directions, and maps. Transportation information is available at shuttle.gmu.edu.

Can students work full time while enrolled in the AMGT 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.

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 generally meet once per week for two hours and 40 minutes (except summer classes).

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.

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 on which to base its decision.

When should the GRE be taken?

The GRE should be taken no less than 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.

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.

Is the GRE test a requirement for international students?

No.

Are there special requirements and provisions for international students?

There is a great deal of information available for international students at: admissions.gmu.edu. For TOEFL score requirements, visa information, application deadlines, and special needs if required, please see the international student pages at Admission of International Students.

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. 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.

What about financial aid?

Please refer to the Office of Student Financial Aid website at financialaid.gmu.edu

Jobs? Scholarships?

Full- and part-time work opportunities, including graduate research and teaching assistantships (GRA/GTA), are listed at Mason Employment Opportunities.

AMGT job opportunities, as well as GRA positions within the College of Visual and Performing Arts, are announced in the AMGT Weekly Announcements. Contact Mathilde Speier at mspeier@gmu.edu for more information.

What are the tuition rates?

Mason tuition rates can be found at Tuition & Fees. Look under College of Visua and performaning Arts.

Can I apply  for Graduate Study during Summer Term?

Graduate programs do not admit for summer term, however, students accepted for the fall semester are considered admitted students and some graduate programs may allow students to take courses during the preceding summer.

What is an Offer of Admission?

The written offer of admission specifies the effective date of admission, category of admission offered, and name of the faculty advisor assigned to the applicant. This offer is good only for the semester for which the applicant applies. The offer must be accepted by returning an Intent to Enroll form and a deposit, if required by the school or college. Those whose offer of admission has lapsed must submit a new application and fee to be reconsidered for admission at a later date. Students may simultaneously apply to more than one graduate program, but if they are admitted to more than one program, they may accept only one offer and pursue only one degree program at a time.

Can I change the field of Graduate Study after being admitted?

Admission for graduate study is admission to a specific program. Therefore, a student is not free to change graduate programs at will. Students seeking to change from one graduate program to another (at the same level and within the same college) need the approval of their dean and should contact their dean’s office for the appropriate form and instructions. Note that residency requirements must be met after the change to the new program, and no new time limit is given. For students seeking a change between two colleges, resignation from the previous program, a new application, application fee, official transcripts, and proof of degree from prior institutions are required. Previous acceptance into one graduate program does not guarantee acceptance into another.

How long are admissions records maintained?

All admissions documents, including academic records sent from other institutions, become part of the official university file. Admission credentials are retained for only 12 months. They are subsequently destroyed if applicants do not register for courses within the period for which the offer of admission is valid; have been denied admission; do not respond to requests for additional information; or fail to submit complete applications, including all official transcripts and test results.

What is the Academic Common Market?

The Academic Common Market (ACM) is a cooperative tuition-reduction program agreement among 14 southern states, including Virginia. Its purpose is to provide students programs of study that are not available in their home state. Students who are not legal residents of Virginia, but who wish to pursue a degree in selected Mason programs not available in their home state, may be able to participate in the ACM and thereby attend Mason without incurring out-of-state tuition charges.

Are you currently a resident of Maryland, North Carolina or Tennessee?

ACM states North Carolina and Maryland will certify their residents for the Master of Arts in Arts Management program. Master of Arts in Arts Management students with residence in either of these states qualify for the ACM tuition rates—which basically means they will be charged in-state tuition. This does not happen automatically. Detailed ACM information is now available on the registrar’s website.

Is campus housing available?

Yes, a variety of housing options are available at Mason.

• For information about campus housing, visit housing.gmu.edu.
• For information about off-campus housing, visit och.gmu.edu.

How do I register using Patriot Web?

All of your personal, registration, class schedule, financial aid, and grade information can be accessed at patriotweb.gmu.edu.