You’ll find success at George Mason and become prepared to tackle grand challenges no matter where your journey begins today.
That’s why transferring to George Mason through Virginia Guaranteed Admissions Agreements (GAAs) is one of the smartest decisions you can make in taking the next step toward a successful tomorrow.
The GAAs are designed to ease the transfer process to George Mason and promote the close coordination of academic courses, programs, and degrees offered by the Virginia Community College System, Richard Bland College, and George Mason.
Graduating with a qualifying transfer associate degree (AA, AFA, AA&S, or AS) before enrolling at the university allows you to:
- Transfer up to 75 credits from community college
- Fulfill Foundation and Exploration (lower level) Mason Core requirements, which allow you to begin your major coursework in your first semester
- Qualify for the Virginia Two-Year College Transfer Grant for admitted students with a GPA of 3.0 or greater.
Virginia Community College System (VCCS)
Admission to George Mason is guaranteed to a student who completes an AA, AFA, AA&S, or AS transfer associate degree, has a cumulative GPA of 2.85, and meets the admission requirements outlined in the VCCS agreement.
Guaranteed admission is to the university; students may be required to fulfill or complete additional requirements for selective admission majors.
Richard Bland College (RBC)
Admission to George Mason is guaranteed to a student who completes an AA or AS transfer associate degree, has a cumulative GPA of 2.85, and meets additional admission requirements as outlined in the RBC agreement.
Guaranteed admission is to the university; students may be required to fulfill or complete additional requirements for selective admission majors.
RBC applicants must complete ENGL 101 and ENGL 102 and one math course from MATH 110, 200, or 217, or 251. A letter of intent is no longer required.
RBC Program Pathways
2025-26
Additional details on requirements are available in the articulation agreement.
| George Mason Degree | RBC Degree | Program Description |
|---|---|---|
| Business, BS | Business Administration, AS | BS in Business |
| Computational and Data Sciences, BS | Math/Computer Science, AS | Computational and Data Sciences, BS |
| Criminology, Law and Society, BA | General, AA | Criminology, Law and Society, BA |
| Global Affairs, BA | General, AA | Global Affairs, BA |
| Psychology, BS | Behavioral Science, AS | Psychology, BS |
Program Pathways from Previous Years
2024-25
Additional details on requirements are available in the articulation agreement.
| George Mason Degree | RBC Degree | Program Description |
|---|---|---|
| Business, BS | Business Administration, AS | BS in Business |
| Computational and Data Sciences, BS | Math/Computer Science, AS | Computational and Data Sciences, BS |
| Criminology, Law and Society, BA | General, AA | Criminology, Law and Society, BA |
| Global Affairs, BA | General, AA | Global Affairs, BA |
| Psychology, BS | Behavioral Science, AS | Psychology, BS |