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Are you going to be graduating in Fall 2026? Join the Costello College of Business Academic Advisors for Grad and Go! Here you will find out what you need to do if your plan to graduate in fall 2026!

Join us to kick off the new academic year and learn more about what the Costello College of Business has to offer! Connect with faculty, staff, and discover all the amazing resources available to you at Costello and Mason. Plus, score a free exclusive WelcomeFest T-shirt, enjoy pizza, and enter to win awesome raffle prizes like AirPods, Kindle, Instax Mini, and more. Don't miss out!

View this post for important Fall 2026 dates and deadlines.

Academic advising availability for the Fall 2026 semester.

See military-friendly career fairs and workshops taking place in August 2026.

Looking for a hands-on, interactive course focused on real-world skills with no exams or long papers? BUS 291: Improv for the Workplace will focus on learning by doing. Classes will be active, engaging, and a lot of fun. You’ll be on your feet, working with others, and thinking on the spot while developing valuable skills. Instructor permission is required so priority can be given to students in a Costello program. Check out the post to learn more.

The Costello College of Business Office of Student Success and Academic Services undergraduate academic 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. Due to New Student Orientations, there will no drop-ins available June 18, June 22, July 6, and July 9. For updates please visit our advising webpage at go.gmu.edu/CostelloAdvising.

Summer is upon us! The first day of Summer 2026 classes for the 12 Week session, Session A, and Session D is Monday, May 18. View the Summer 2026 Academic Calendar for a complete list of important dates and deadlines. Please Note: The University will be closed for Memorial Day on Monday, May 25, Juneteenth on Friday, June 19, and Independence Day, on Friday, July 3.

Minister of State of Qatar, H.E. Dr. Mohammed bin Abdulaziz Al-Khulaifi will be giving a special presenation on the role of Qatar in international mediation and peacemaking on May 6 at Mason Square.

Join Nexus234 for the Global Innovation Showcase, presented by the Northern Virginia International Soft Landing Accelerator (NISA) on the George Mason Manassas campus, Thursday, May 7. This event is open to students and will provide an exclusive opportunity to experience breakthrough technologies from high-potential international startups before they hit the U.S. market.