Spring 2026 Celebration of Excellence Schedule
Getting to the Event
Complimentary parking is available in Mason Pond Parking Deck adjacent to the Center for the Arts.
All event guests should arrive at the Center for the Arts for the opening session.
Please print the parking pass or have it available on your smart device upon arrival.
Schedule of Events
8:45 a.m.
Event Check-In
9:30 a.m.
Event Opening
- Admissions Welcome – Dr. Alan Byrd, Dean of Admissions
- Honors College Welcome – Dr. Zofia Burr, Dean of the Honors College
- Honors College Overview – Eva Bramesco, Senior Associate Director of Undergraduate Admissions
10:30 a.m
Rotation 1
Green Group
- Student Life / Resource Offices (JC Ground Floor)
- Lunch (Located in JC Ground Floor Dewberry Hall)
- Academic Browsing (JC First Floor Atrium)
- Office of Financial Aid (JC First Floor Atrium)
- Research and Experiential Learning Mini-Exhibition (JC First Floor Atrium)
- Optional Campus Tours (Departing from JC first floor by Panera)
- 11 a.m. and 11:30 a.m.
- Office of Admissions (JC Second Floor)
Prayer space is available on the 3rd floor above the Office of Admissions
Gold Group
- Honors Curriculum and Advising Overview
- Faculty-led Mock Class
- Staff, Student and Alumni Panel
12:15 p.m.
Rotation 2
Green Group
- Honors Curriculum and Advising Overview
- Faculty-led Mock Class
- Staff, Student and Alumni Panels
Gold Group
- Student Life / Resource Offices (JC Ground Floor)
- Lunch (Located in JC Ground Floor Dewberry Hall)
- Academic Browsing (JC First Floor Atrium)
- Office of Financial Aid (JC First Floor Atrium)
- Research and Experiential Learning Mini-Exhibition (JC First Floor Atrium)
- Optional Campus Tours (Departing from JC first floor by Panera)
- 12:15 p.m. and 12:45 p.m.
- Office of Admissions (JC Second Floor)
Prayer space is available on the 3rd floor above the Office of Admissions
1:45 p.m.
Closing Session
- Introduction – Kaden Koch, Class of 2027
- Closing Remarks – Dr. Andy Hoefer, Associate Dean of the Honors College
- Closing Logistics- Dr. Alan Byrd, Dean of Admissions
2 p.m.
Event Conclusion
Visit the Office of Admissions (Johnson Center – Second Floor) for deposit assistance.
Already Committed to George Mason?
Students who have committed to George Mason – either previously or during the event – should visit the Office of Admissions (Johnson Center – Second Floor) to receive a special gift!
Gold Group
Event Information
Event Information
Getting to the Event
Complimentary parking is available in Mason Pond Parking Deck adjacent to the Center for the Arts.
All event guests should arrive at the Center for the Arts for the opening session.
Please print the parking pass or have it available on your smart device upon arrival.
Schedule of Events
8:45 a.m.
Event Check-In
9:30 a.m.
Event Opening
- Admissions Welcome – Dr. Alan Byrd, Dean of Admissions
- Honors College Welcome – Dr. Zofia Burr, Dean of the Honors College
- Honors College Overview –Eva Bramesco, Senior Associate Director of Undergraduate Admissions
10:30 a.m.
Rotation 1
Green Group
- Student Life / Resource Offices (JC Ground Floor)
- Lunch (Located in JC Ground Floor Dewberry Hall)
- Academic Browsing (JC First Floor Atrium)
- Office of Financial Aid (JC First Floor Atrium)
- Research and Experiential Learning Mini-Exhibition (JC First Floor Atrium)
- Optional Campus Tours (Departing from JC first floor by Panera)
- 11 a.m. and 11:30 a.m.
- Office of Admissions (JC Second Floor)
Prayer space is available on the 3rd floor above the Office of Admissions
Gold Group
- Honors Curriculum and Advising Overview
- Faculty-led Mock Classes
- Staff, Student and Alumni Panels
12:15 p.m.
Rotation 2
Green Group
- Honors Curriculum and Advising Overview
- Faculty-led Mock Class
- Staff, Student and Alumni Panels
Gold Group
- Student Life / Resource Offices (JC Ground Floor)
- Lunch (Located in JC Ground Floor Dewberry Hall)
- Academic Browsing (JC First Floor Atrium)
- Office of Financial Aid (JC First Floor Atrium)
- Research and Experiential Learning Mini-Exhibition (JC First Floor Atrium)
- Optional Campus Tours (Departing from JC first floor by Panera)
- 12:15 p.m. and 12:45 p.m.
- Office of Admissions (JC Second Floor)
Prayer space is available on the 3rd floor above the Office of Admissions
- Admissions
- Army ROTC
- Card Office
- Career Services
- First-Gen+Center
- Global Education Office
- Honors College
- Housing and Residence Life
- Leadership Education and Development (LEAD) and Student Media
- LBGTQ+ Resources Center
- Mason Dining
- New Student and Family Programs
- Office of Community Engagement and Civil Learning (CECIL)
- Office of Student Scholarship, Creative Activities, and Research (OSCAR)
- Populations and Communities
- Center for Culture, Equity and Empowerment (CCEE)
- Women and Gender Studies Center
- Contemporary Student Services
- Recreation and Well-Being
- Smithsonian-Mason School of Conservation
- Student Involvement and Fraternity and Sorority Life
- Student Support and Access Services
- Counseling and Psychological Services
- Disability Services
- Student Health Services
- Student Support and Advocacy Center
- Success Coaching and Learning Support
- University Studies
1:45 p.m.
Closing Session
- Introduction – Kaden Koch, Class of 2027
- Closing Remarks – Dr. Andy Hoefer, Associate Dean of the Honors College
- Closing Logistics – Dr. Alan Byrd, Dean of Admissions
Ready to Become a George Mason Patriot?
Visit the Office of Admissions (Johnson Center – Second Floor) for deposit assistance.
Already Committed to George Mason?
Students who have committed to George Mason – either previously or during the event – may visit the Office of Admissions (Johnson Center – Second Floor) to receive a special gift!