At George Mason, the arts provide a cultural focus for a vibrant campus life. They are also encouraged to take advantage of the numerous resources of the Washington metropolitan area, such as the Smithsonian Institution , the Library of Congress , and the National Gallery of Art . Scholars develop a fervor for learning that has become contagious on campus. In addition to course work, they participate in such educational opportunities as field trips and informal brown bag lunches with faculty members. Such dedication to learning naturally evolves into a desire to increase and share their knowledge long after leaving George Mason.
Many scholars go on to earn master's and doctoral degrees at top universities.
Some have chosen careers in education and business. Others have studied law and medicine. In fact, University Scholars from Virginia who successfully complete their undergraduate studies are guaranteed admission to the Medical College of Virginia's Schools of Medicine and Dentistry, as well as the George Mason University School of Law, with certain minimum grades and test scores. We do provide our carefully selected scholars with the best resources and support, but it is the scholars themselves who make the program a success. University Scholars are exceptional individuals who are making a difference at Mason and beyond.