Fall Deadlines
Standard Deadline: January 15, 2026
Application Requirements
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Goals Statement |
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Writing Sample |
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Program-Specific Instructions
George Mason requires all MFA students to complete a thesis of substantial scope. An assessment of your research skills and experience is an important component of the application. Statements should be formally written, at least 1500 words, and respond to the following:
- Describe the topic or theme that you would hope to research in this program.
- Discuss how you would hope to go about researching this topic. What sort of practice-based inquiry would you hope to engage in?
- Discuss why you believe this work would make an important contribution to the field of arts management.
- Explain your preparation for engaging in that work.
Additional Information
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.
