The English BA is for storytellers, analytical thinkers, writers, editors, and for anyone who believes that making and understanding culture is at the heart of creating a more just society. Students transferring to Mason will get to select courses from across our concentrations, which include screen cultures, folklore, literature, creative writing, cultural studies, linguistics, and writing and rhetoric. If you are interested in a career that involves creativity, writing, social justice, research, and/or analysis, this is a major you should consider. At 36 credit hours the English major is also a good choice if you want to double major.

Students interested in Mason are encouraged to focus on completing courses that meet general education requirements. BA degree programs in the College of Humanities and Social Sciences have additional requirements in: philosophy or religion, social and behavioral science, foreign language through the intermediate level, and non-western culture. Students are encouraged to use the "Contact an Institution" section of the portal and connect with our staff for questions related to specific course equivalencies and requirements.

For the BA in English, three credits of 100-level or 200-level coursework in ENGH, LING, or FOLK may be applied to the English major and may be completed prior to transferring to Mason. We advise students to take ENGH 302, ENGH 301, and ENGH 305 plus a few more English courses in their first year as a transfer student at Mason.

• 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
• Connect with an advisor at your community college and George Mason University within your first year

English majors have opportunities to conduct original research, study abroad, and hold internships here at Mason (e.g., Stillhouse Press or Poetry Daily) or at companies, non-for-profits, or federal offices in the DC metro region. English offers two accelerated Master's programs: one in folklore and one in linguistics. We have a range of minors available to students, including a new minor in community and public writing. Highly motivated transfers may elect to apply for the English Honors program, which offers advanced, topic-driven seminars taught by research faculty. English Honors is a stepping stone toward post-graduate study or a variety of research and writing-intensive careers.

The English Department at George Mason provides a learning environment that stresses the importance of writing and reading in both creative and scholarly pursuits. Our programs offer unparalleled opportunities and prepare students for a variety of careers. PayScale College Salary Report recently ranked Mason as the #1 best school for English majors based on the opportunities we provide. In fact, our English graduates earn the highest average starting salary nationally. With Washington, D.C. next door, it's no wonder that Mason students and graduates have a competitive edge. We pride ourselves on small, discussion-based classes taught by veteran teachers. As a Mason English major you receive a highly personalized education while reaping the benefits of being at a large public research university.

• Completing your Associate transfer degree post-high school satisfies all lower division general education requirements and increases the chance of completing your bachelor's degree?
• Exceeding 3 years or 90 credits at your community college means you may have exhausted your financial aid at that college and have limited your future financial aid at: George Mason University

• Our students enroll from all over the Commonwealth, all 50 states, and more than 130 countries.
• Transfer students are encouraged, but not required to join our residential campus community of 6,300 students.
• Mason transfers thrive in any number of the 400+ academic, cultural, or social student organizations.