George Mason University Top Questions

This isn't the place for people looking to party, develop long term connections, or meet mature people. The area that George Mason is in simply doesn't allow that.

This isn't the place for people looking to party, develop long term connections, or meet mature people. The area that George Mason is in simply doesn't allow that.

I believe everyone should attend GMU. The professors are absolutely amazing. Even in bigger class sizes they still take the time to get to know you and are willing to help you whenever you need it. The campus is absolutely beautiful and has a little bit of everything for everyones different needs. It has several workout facilities that are always open so that each student can incorporate fitness into their busy lifestyles. Unless you want a plan old school with no benefits, GMU is for you!

Someone who wants to party party and get crunk all the time. It is definitely an option here, but certainly not the main focus. If you're going to cry about a somewhat dead campus on the weekends, don't come here. I find it appealing, because then I go find things to do with my friends (who are here on the weekends) and it's wonderful to not have any distractions, like too many people being here on the weekend.

The kind of people that probably wouldn't like George Mason are people who would prefer to live in the city. George Mason is located in the middle of a suburban city with a campus structure resembleing a small town. Also, though only 30 minutes away from Washington D.C, attractions for underaged young adults is still majorly limited. In short, George Mason more of a quiet campus that focuses more on academics and diversity then "partying".

A person should not attend the school if they think it is a party school or extremely "laid back". George Mason University is the complete opposite. They should find somewhere else to go.

Someone who has a strong faith in Christianity. This school is not accepting of those traditional beliefs, rather they want diverse and liberal atheist students.

If you want to go to a college to get away from home and party hard and join a fraternity then George Mason isn’t for you. The school has those things but nothing compared to the surrounding schools. Typically a night of partying involves students leaving this school and traveling a distance to party at other schools.

If you don't like diversity you shouldn't attend Mason. Mason is a very diverse school with many ethnicities. You will see people from so many different countries, people you thought you would never see.

I think a person who is always wanting to party and break the rules should not attend George Mason. Mason does have its share of misfits, but many students here realize at an early stage that Mason has a zero tolerance for drinking underage and breaking honor codes. Other schools may be lenient but Mason has high expectations for their students, so anyone who is looking for the crazy college experiences may not find it here.