Admissions

Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution with a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or GPA of 3.0 in the last 60 hours of study. Some applicants with a lower GPA may be admitted provisionally if there is sufficient evidence of potential success.
Two sealed official transcripts from all colleges and universities attended. Applicants do not need to send in transcripts for courses taken at George Mason University.
Complete graduate application to include application fee and a 750 -1000 word goal statement that demonstrates basic writing skills. Steps for Applying.
Have a minimum of three years of documented successful teaching or related educational experience for the education core, or, to begin a concentration area, have two years of teaching experience.
Submit an ASTL Departmental Form pdf, doc.
Three letters of recommendation from professional references targeting applicant's teaching skills and academic abilities. Please use the Letters of Recommendation Form.
If you are an applicant with international credentials, please consult the Information for International Applicants

Submit a spontaneous article response at a mandatory admissions meeting after an admission file is established.

Application Deadlines

Students admitted for fall are eligible to begin course work in summer or fall term.

Applications received by deadline dates will be given priority placement. However, applications will be considered until cohorts are filled. Deadline dates are:

Education Core

March 1: for year-long cohort. Classes begin in late May and continue through the fall and spring semesters.

Concentration Areas

April 1: for Fall semester
November 1: for Spring semester

PhD Admissions

Detailed Admission information is available at PhD Admissions

Non-Degree Studies

ASTL classes are restricted to individuals in an ASTL program. If you have questions you may contact the program office manager at astl@gmu.edu