FAQs for CVPA Graduate Applications |
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What is the deadline for submitting applications to the degree programs within the College of Visual and Performing Arts? |
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The application deadlines for domestic applicants are as follows:
Degree |
Application Deadline |
Semester of Admittance |
ART- MFA
DANCE - MFA |
January 15 |
Fall |
ARTS MANAGEMENT |
March 1
October 1 |
Fall
Spring |
MAT |
March 15
October 15 |
Fall
Spring |
MUSIC |
April 15
November 1 |
Fall
Spring |
ALL CERTIFCATES |
April 1
November 1 |
Fall
Spring |
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When an applicant is admitted into a degree program that starts in the fall, is it possible to begin coursework in the summer? |
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Degree and certificate programs generally begin in the fall and spring; permission to begin a degree program in the summer must be obtained from each individual department. |
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Will Admissions accept a faxed or emailed letter of reference, goal statement or resume? |
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Letters of recommendation, goal statements, and resumes may be sent electronically to cvpagrad@gmu.edu |
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Will Mason accept a transcript that is already in an applicant’s possession? |
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Transcripts must be original, in a sealed and signed envelope from the undergraduate institution. |
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Can the Arts Entrepreneurship Graduate Certificate (15 credit hours) be completed in one semester? |
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Due to the scheduling of specific classes, the duration of the Arts Entrepreneurship Graduate Certificate is two semesters. |
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How many credits qualify a student as full time? |
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A full time graduate student must be enrolled in 9 credits per semester. |
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Where can an applicant find information concerning the cost of tuition at George Mason University? |
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Current tuition rates can be found at http://studentaccounts.gmu.edu |
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Which degree programs offered by CVPA require GREs? |
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Music DMA and PhD require GRE scores for admissions. All other CVPA degree programs do not require GRE scores at at this time. |
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Are Praxis scores a requirement for any CVPA degree program? |
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The Master of Arts in Teaching in Art Education requires proof of passing score on Praxis I or the equivalent. Please refer to www.avt.gmu.edu for further details. |
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Does an applicant need to send transcripts from every undergraduate institution that he/she attended? |
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Yes, it is necessary to provide Admissions with original transcripts from every undergraduate institution. |
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FAQs for International Students |
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What is the international deadline for submitting applications to the degree programs within the College of Visual and Performing Arts? |
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International applicant deadlines are one month prior to published deadlines for domestic applicants. |
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Will admissions accept an electronic scan of an applicant’s visa and passport? |
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Yes. An applicant may send an electronic scan of his/her visa and passport to cvpagrad@gmu.edu |
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Will Mason accept a bank statement that is already in an applicant’s possession? |
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Bank statements must be in a sealed envelope from the issuing bank. |
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Graduate applicants who have completed any university study outside of the United States must follow the International Transcript Submission Guidelines (PDF). |
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