Bachelor of Science in Civil and Infrastructure Engineering

Catalog Year 2025-2026

Based on VCCS Curriculum for ENGINEERING

Transfer Guidance

Transfer Admission Requirements

• Transfer applicants must have completed the equivalent of MATH 113 Calculus I (4 credits) and Math 114 Calculus II (4 credits) with grades of A or B in each MATH course before applying to George Mason. MTH 263 and MTH 264 are the VCCS equivalents of MATH 113 and MATH 114, respectively.

• Transfer applicants must present a minimum 2.5 cumulative GPA.

• Prior to applying, VCCS applicants must complete an English composition equivalent to ENGH 101 (ENG 112). Students may provide secondary school coursework or test scores demonstrating English language proficiency.

• GAA applicants must present a minimum 2.85 cumulative GPA. For more information about Guaranteed Admission Agreement Requirements, visit: https://www.vccs.edu/transfer-programs/

Important Links & Dates

• Office of Transfer Services: https://www.gmu.edu/admissions-aid/apply-now/how-apply/transfer/office-transfer-services

• Admission Application: By Oct 1 or March 1 at https://www.gmu.edu/admissions-aid/apply-now

• Financial Aid: https://www.gmu.edu/financial-aid

• FAFSA - Free Application for Federal Student Aid: March 15 for Fall admission and November 1 for Spring admission at studentaid.gov

What Should I Consider When Selecting Courses?

• Create a schedule for all required courses, pay attention to prerequisites and when courses are offered, complete your first math and English courses in your first year. For help, see Transfer Steps and Resource Center at www.TransferVirginia.org

• Connect with an advisor at your community college within your first year. College connect available in your account of www.TransferVirginia.org

• Connect with an advisor if you are uncertain whether a course will transfer to George Mason.

Is This Degree Right For Me?

• As infrastructure continues to age, civil engineers will be needed to manage projects to rebuild, repair, and upgrade bridges, roads, levees, dams, airports, buildings, and structures of all types.

• If you have a passion for engineering work that will impact the quality of human lives and want to earn a decent salary while doing so, then civil engineering might be the right major for you.

What Is The Impact On My Degree Of Work I Have Already Completed?

• Associate Transfer Degree Completion: Students who complete a VCCS transfer associate degree (AS, AA, AA&S, & AFA) will receive a waiver of the Foundation and Exploration (lower division) Mason Core general education categories. To be eligible for the waiver, the students must provide the George Mason Office of Admissions with a final, official transcript reflecting the degree conferral date. As a prerequisite for ENGH 302, ENGH 101 is not waived. Students must complete ENGH 100 or ENGH 101, or an equivalent, with a C or higher.

• Dual Enrollment -- Completion of Associate Degree in HS: Applicants are required to apply as freshman

• Credit for Prior Learning: Credit by exam may be used to fulfill General Education and/or major requirements. See: https://www.gmu.edu/admissions-aid/apply-now/how-apply/transfer/transfer-credit-policy

• Catalog Year: Catalog year determined by first term of attendance at George Mason.

Is This College Right For Me?

• Located in Fairfax, Virginia, within the Washington metropolitan area, George Mason enrolls more than 28,000 undergraduate students from all 50 states and more than 130 countries in 78 in-demand majors.

• More than 4,500 new transfer students choose George Mason each year, and the university has been recognized as the most diverse in Virginia by U.S. News & World Report.

• Transfer students are welcome to live among our 7700-student residential community or off campus. The Office of Contemporary Student Services is dedicated to the support of off-campus transfers.

• 65% of George Mason students receive financial aid.

• 22 Division I men's and women's sports teams, plus club and intramural leagues, and more than 400 student organizations.

• For more information, visit: https://www.gmu.edu/transfer

• Learn more about our college at www.TransferVirginia.org

Did You Know That…

• Employment of civil engineers is projected to grow 8 percent from 2020 to 2030, about as fast as the average for all occupations.

• The median annual wage for civil engineers was $88,050 in May 2021.

What Can I Do With This Degree?

• Explore possible careers, salaries, and job outlook at: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics

Program Successes & Highlights

• We have a strong Civil Engineering Institute Board, which is composed of engineering leaders from industry, government, and academia. Read about the department's activities and accomplishments in our annual report.

Do More With Your Degree!

• A degree in civil engineering can also prepare you for a job in business, project management, and finance.

Other Than Classes, Are There Other Program Requirements?

• While not a program requirement, we strongly encourage students to obtain relevant experience through co-ops or internships for careers in civil engineering.

• Consider obtaining professional certifications such as the Engineer in Training (EIT), which is available to recent graduates and current undergraduate students enrolled in accredited programs. You can obtain detailed information from the NCEES website.

• Join the American Society of Civil Engineers to participate in projects and activities to increase marketability beyond graduation.