Good News! Fall '26 PhD & MA application deadlines extended through August 1, 2026 for part-time or full-time studies!

Good News!  Fall '26 PhD & MA application deadlines extended through August 1, 2026 for part-time or full-time studies!
Horizon Hall, located at the central crossroad of George Mason's Fairfax campus, is home to the College of Humanities and Social Sciences.

We have news!  We are extending our deadlines to accept Fall 2026 MA and PhD Economics admission applications through August 1!  Choose your part-time or full-time degree plan.  

Visit our PhD and MA admission pages to find application requirements and deadlines along with the link to apply

Have questions? Please reach our Graduate Studies Office for assistance anytime at econgrad@gmu.edu. We'll help you move forward with a plan to start your graduate economics studies as soon as this fall! 

If you're interested in our MA in Economics fully-online option, we accept applications on a rolling basis for admission in the Fall and Spring semesters.  Find out how to apply as an online student

Still considering pursuing your graduate economics studies at George Mason? Browse our Prospective Students page to review helpful FAQs and check out our graduate student alumni profiles (MA, PhD). Plus, learn about George Mason's vibrant graduate student life and multiple resources available to you on our Graduate Education website.

We hope to hear from you soon!