Program Description

Application Requirements

Program-Specific Instructions

Additional Information

Applicants should have a strong background in engineering mathematics, which includes three semester of calculus, differential equations, linear algebra, and probability. Additionally, students must have a sound working knowledge in computing.

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The GRE is waived. Students who wish to submit the GRE should email masongr@gmu.edu upon submission of their application to the PhD-SEOR program to request that their application be held from review until the GRE exam is received.

Space-available deadlines: https://cec.gmu.edu/admissions/graduate-admissions/application-requirements-and-deadlines

English Proficiency Requirements

All Mason students must have a full command of academic English to be successful in their studies. For this reason, Mason requires applicants to demonstrate English proficiency for admission consideration, regardless of citizenship. Click here to view the requirements.

International Transcript Requirements

All transcripts from colleges or universities outside the United States must be translated into English, if applicable, and submitted for evaluation to the Mason Office of Admissions. Mason will provide evaluation service free of charge for all international transcripts, however, some programs may request an outside evaluation be completed. Because of volume, more time may be needed to process applications requiring a Mason evaluation. You should submit your application 6 weeks prior to the deadline if you plan to utilize Mason’s free evaluation service. For expedited service, students may submit their documents to any NACES member organization at their own expense. If you decide to use an external evaluation service or if your program requires an outside evaluation, GPA and Degree equivalences must be included with your course-by-course evaluation. Mason evaluations are used for internal purposes and are not released to applicants. For information on international transcript requirements, go here.