May 2009
Visa Credit Cannot Be Used for Tuition, Fees
By Connect2Mason Director Christian Smith
Starting Aug. 31, the University will no longer accept Visa credit cards for payment of tuition and fees. Visas will still be accepted at other locations such as the bookstore and dining facilities.
Ruling for Administrators in Sigma Chi Appeal
By Connect2Mason Director Christian Smith
The United States Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals, Monday, upheld the US District Court’s decision supporting the legality of the sanctions placed on the Iota Xi Chapter of Sigma Chi Fraternity by George Mason University administrators.
Mason Holds First Lavender Graduation
University Life’s Office of Lesbian Gay Bisexual Transgender and Questioning Resources sponsored the University’s first Lavender Graduation yesterday, a ceremony celebrating the graduating seniors in the LGBTQ community.
Tuition Set for 2009-2010 Academic Year
By Connect2Mason Director Christian Smith
At the May 6th meeting of the Board of Visitors, the 2009-2010 tuition increase was proposed and approved:
In-state/out-of-state undergraduate tuition: increased by 6.8 percent
In-state graduate tuition: increased by 9.8 percent
Out-of-state graduate tuition: increased by 7.3 percent
In-state law school tuition: increased 9.7 percent
Tuition Increase Rate Set for 2009-2010 Academic Year
By Connect2Mason Director Christian Smith
At the May 6th meeting of the Board of Visitors, the 2009-2010 tuition increase was proposed and approved.
In-state/out-of-state undergraduate tuition: increased by 6.8 percent
In-state graduate tuition: increased by 9.8 percent
Out-of-state graduate tuition: increased by 7.3 percent
In-state law school tuition: increased 9.7 percent
Out-of-state law school tuition: increased 7.1 percent
To offset the tuition increase, George Mason University is also increasing its financial assistance by $1.85 million.