New Student Convocation

George Mason University leadership, faculty, and staff officially welcomed the largest and most diverse incoming freshman class in the university’s history. The incoming undergraduate class—combined freshmen and transfers—also reached an all-time high for George Mason.

On Friday, Aug. 18, it was all smiles as Mason welcomed its largest incoming class at 2023 New Student Convocation in the EagleBank Arena.

George Mason University President Gregory Washington congratulated the largest incoming class in Mason history for recognizing the many advantages of attending Mason, including undergraduate research opportunities, a diverse student body, and ready access to a dynamic job and internship market.

This fall Mason welcomes the largest (about 4,200) and most diverse freshman class in its history.

George Mason University President Gregory Washington and a host of Mason student, faculty and staff representatives welcomed the largest incoming class in the university’s history at two convocations Friday, Aug. 20.

Mason will welcome new and returning students to the Fairfax Campus during New Student Convocation on Friday, Aug. 20. This year, two classes will be acknowledged at EagleBank Arena: the incoming Class of 2021 and the returning Class of 2020, whose official on-campus welcome was delayed because of the COVID-19 pandemic.