Nothing should come between you and a four-year degree.
ADVANCE is a transfer program between George Mason University and select community colleges in Virginia. When you declare for ADVANCE, you'll be provided with targeted, personalized support to save you time and money as you complete your bachelor’s degree.
Benefits of ADVANCE
Major Cost Savings
- Completing your associates degree before transferring will save you tuition costs.
Make Every Credit Count
- Specialized, aligned curriculum ensures all credits transfer toward your program.
Dedicated Success Coaches
- Success coaches provide continuous support and guidance, from your enrollment at community college to your graduation from Mason.
ADVANCE Your Career
- Increased access to internship and co-curricular experiences prepare you for career success.
Who should consider ADVANCE?
ADVANCE is available to students at select community colleges in Virginia who are in good academic standing and who meet these enrollment requirements:
- Hold a high school diploma or GED
- Minimum 2.00 cumulative grade point average for students with college credit
- Enrolled in an associate degree program at a participating community college in Virginia
- Have earned no more than 30 college credits at the time of submission of the ADVANCE Declaration
The 30-credit limit does not include AP, IB, CLEP, or any other earned credit by exam. High school dual enrollment credit and credit earned at other U.S. or international colleges, or universities apply to the 30-credit limit. Your community college and Mason have different transfer credit policies. It is important to note that your community college may accept transfer credit that Mason does not accept.
The ADVANCE Process
Submit your declaration
Your application will be reviewed by Mason for an admissions decision into ADVANCE.
Meet all ADVANCE program requirements at your community college
If you're accepted into the program, your Success Coach will help you complete these while earning your associate's degree.
Apply to Transfer to Mason
As an ADVANCE student, you’ll have a streamlined application process.
Graduate from community college and join the Mason Nation!
You'll be entering your bachelor's program with a head start, bringing you even closer to your degree and career.
Deadlines (!! THIS CONTENT REQUIRES APPROVAL !!)
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Your Success Coach is here to help
Your ADVANCE Success Coach offers so much more than academic advising. They'll provide holistic support, guiding and encouraging the development of your knowledge, skills, and confidence to succeed in higher education and your chosen field.
Coaches target these eight focus areas to address all aspects of a student’s life that impact their academic performance:
1. School community
2. Effectiveness
3. Commitment to graduation
4. Career
5. Managing commitments
6. Finances
7. Health and support
8. Academics
Are you ready to ADVANCE?