BSEd Elementary Education

Freshman

• Non-Binding Early Action Deadline: November 1
• Regular Decision Deadline: January 15

Transfer

• Fall Priority Deadline: March 1
• Spring Priority Deadline: October 1

For more information and to apply, visit the admissions website.

All students begin in pre-Elementary Education status and must complete the application to the major and meet the eligibility criteria before receiving full admission to the major.

Students who enter Mason as freshmen can be ready to apply to the major by the end of their sophomore year. Transfer students must receive admission to the University prior to applying to the major. The application is open once per year between May and August.

Eligibility Requirements

• 2.5 cumulative GPA or higher
• Within 9 credits of completing the Mason Core (excluding the synthesis/capstone requirement).
• Completion of an official Content Area Endorsement review. This is a multi-step process that begins online and requires a meeting with Mary Slone, the Content Area Advisor. Visit the Content Area Review website for more information.

 All students who meet the eligibility criteria above by the August 1 deadline will be admitted.

Application Process

1. Complete the application to the major by August 1.
2. A decision email will be sent to your Mason email address within 2 weeks. If you are admitted, it will contain your cohort assignment and ELED course registration details for the fall.
3. Attend the mandatory program orientation at the beginning of the fall semester.
4. Admitted students will complete the program as part of a cohort, enrolling in ELED courses full-time each fall and spring for two years.

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Learn about submission deadlines and admissions requirements using the links below:

• Information for freshmen students
• Information for transfer students
• General admissions website

Please Note: Refer to the Students Accounts Office website for more information on tuition and fees. Various course and lab fees may be assessed depending on the course(s) in which the student is enrolled.

*Mandatory Student Fee (MSF): $150.25

For information on loans and scholarships, visit the Office of Student Financial Aid. For information regarding grants, tuition waivers, and other merit aid, please inquire with your graduate department. Also, many school districts offer tuition reimbursement options. Speak to your employer for more information.

You should meet with your academic advisor at least once per semester to ensure that you are on track to complete your program successfully. Your advisor can do more than simply help you understand your program requirements; she can connect you to university resources that can aid in your success and can help you find ways to become engaged in learning outside of the classroom.

Elementary Education Academic Advisor
Valerie Bartush
Thompson Hall, Suite 1400
vbartush@gmu.edu
703.993.3931

Prepare for your Appointment

To make the most of your time with your advisor, please prepare for your appointment ahead of time. Here are some tips on how to do that:

1. Plan ahead: Schedule your appointment prior to your registration time ticket so you have a plan ready and know which courses you should take next when it’s time to register.
2. Make a list of questions: Review your degree evaluation in Patriot Web and look at the 4-year plan for your major. If you've met with your advisor once, you should have a personalized completion plan that you are expected to save, review and reference. Write down any questions you have before coming to the appointment.
3. Be informed: Students who've been admitted into a cohort should review program information that's available in the ELED Blackboard organization site. If you are interested in doing anything outside of the ordinary (e.g. taking a class somewhere other than Mason, withdrawing from a class, repeating a course, adding a minor), please review academic policies. The best source for policy information is the University Catalog. CEHD has also created both an undergraduate and a graduate policy page that contains some of the policies most frequently encountered by students.

Schedule an Appointment

Elementary Education advising is available both in-person and virtually. To schedule an advising appointment, please use the Navigate Mason scheduling system.
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• Click the image above, and you will be redirected to another page where you will enter your Mason NetID and password.
• Follow the prompts and select the type of advising service you want.
• Select the date and time that works for you.

Policies and Procedures