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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.

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.

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.

See military-friendly career fairs and workshops taking place in December 2025.

The Fairfax City Economic Development Office is excited to invite you to Pub Scholars: An event that brings GMU faculty experts into Fairfax City to share cutting-edge ideas in tech, science & business. This month's theme is "Artificial Intelligence: Blessing or Curse?" with guest speaker Dr. Steve Ruth. The event is scheduled for Tues, December 2, from 6-8pm. at Ornery Brew Company in Fairfax.

George Mason University will be closed for Thanksgiving Recess beginning Wednesday, November 26 - Sunday, November 30, 2025. The University will reopen on Monday, December 1, 2025.

Attention all current undergraduate students at George Mason University! Join admissions representatives from the Costello College of Business as we discuss our BAM (Bachelor's/Accelerated Master's) pathways. By staying with George Mason for your graduate program, you can use the Bachelor's to Accelerated Master's (BAM) pathways to earn your undergraduate and graduate degrees months faster and for less money than the traditional model.

The 2025 Winter Commencement and Costello College of Business Degree Celebration ceremony will take place on Thursday, December 18 in EagleBank Arena. Fall 2025 graduates are encouraged to attend both the official university-wide commencement ceremony and their degree celebration ceremony. Grads should arrive one hour prior to the scheduled beginning of the ceremony. Grads will need to provide their Tassel Stage Pass for check in. Grad Passes are provided to each graduate through the Tassel ticketing portal.

The Marketing area in the Costello College of Business will be offering a special section of MKTG 462: AI applications in Marketing in Spring 2026. MKTG 462 will equip you with the AI skills shaping the future of marketing.