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The Patriot Leader position is a leadership development experience like no other offered at George Mason University. The Patriot Leader is highly visible in the Mason community and represents New Student and Family Programs (NSFP) through its various programs throughout the calendar year such as new student orientation, family, and new student welcome programs and initiatives. The Patriot Leader application for 2026-2027 is now closed.

The Costello College of Business Office of Student Success and Academic Services undergraduate advising team is your primary point of contact to guide you on items including course scheduling, registration, change of major/concentration, minor advising, making referrals, and more. The undergraduate academic advising team will be offering peak drop-in advising hours in January in preparation for the Spring 2026 semester.

Learn more about important dates and deadlines for the spring semester in this post. For a complete list, view the Spring 2026 Academic Calendar available on the Registrar's Office website at registrar.gmu.edu.

Register for the Patriot Pitch Competition application workshops!

The Costello College of Business will offer academic advising hours during the week of December 15. The office will operate virtually on Friday, December 19, then be closed for Winter Break December 20, 2025 - January 4, 2026. The office will reopen on Monday, January 5, 2026, and offer Drop-in advising hours from 9:30am-11:30am & 1:00pm-4:00pm.

The university will be closed for the Winter Break holiday beginning December 20, 2025 - January 4, 2026. The University and Costello College of Business will reopen on Monday, January 5, 2026. The Office of Student Success and Academic Services will offer Drop-in advising hours (virtual and in person) on Monday, January 5 from 9:30am-11:30am & 1:00pm-4:00pm. Have a safe and happy holiday break!

Work closely with aspiring entrepreneurs participating in the Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship’s Workforce Innovation through Entrepreneurship (WISE) Program. Make an impact for new business owners! MGMT 452 meets Tuesdays (in-person) from 4:30 p.m. to 7:10 p.m. on the Fairfax campus.

Check out the new issue of Costello's Impact magazine! Our new issue spotlights Costello's embrace of AI, impactful research, academic excellence, alumni stories, and societal impact.

The Kimmy Duong Foundation (KDF) is pleased to announce the new scholarship cycle for the 2026–2027 school year, marking their ninth annual scholarship. George Mason University will partner with KDF to process and review applications. Students should apply through the Mason Scholarship Application website.

The last day of classes for Fall 2025 was Monday, December 8. In this post you will find important dates regarding final exams and reading days for full semester courses. For a complete list of important dates for all course sessions, view the Fall 2025 Academic Calendar available on the University Registrar's website.