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Congratulations on your acceptance! This is an awesome program. I am a current student in my first year. The school year will be divided into trimesters (Spring, Summer& Fall Semesters). During your first two semesters (January-Mid August), classes will be online, but you will be asked to come to Richmond campus (even distance site students) for a short, in-person session at the start and finish of these semesters (2-3 days). You can continue to work full time during these first two semesters if you like. In late August, (start of fall semester) you will begin in-person classes.It is strongly discouraged to continue working at this point in the program. Keep in mind that you will not be given substantial time off between semesters (less than 1 week break between Spring-Summer and Summer-Fall). So keep that in mind if you do not live near campus, and are making plans to move. If possible, it may be easiest to move before the start of your program or during the Spring when the course load is relatively light. I personally moved in August during our break between Summer/fall semester, and found that difficult to pull off. Also, just wanted to add that you will have a month off in December-January of the first year, so there will be a real break eventually!

I did accept!

Got accepted off the waitlist today for Richmond Campus! So pumped!! in my acceptance email, they said they would reach out after September 5th about submitting the deposit

Just applied! Good luck everyone!

Waitlisted for the Alexandria Campus, crossing my fingers!

Sorry, I cant answer any questions about the content of the interview, that wouldn't be fair to the rest of the group. You'll do great, take time to study but don't stress out too much!

Just completed my video interview, it was defiantly nerve-racking, but I did my best and I am happy to be done! excited to hear back about final decisions in a few weeks! Best of luck to everyone.

Got invited to interview this morning (interviewing for a spot at the Alexandria campus). As stated above, I believe invitations will continue to roll out, best of luck to everyone!

Hey all, first time CRNA applicant here. I know its a bit early, but has anyone been offered an interview yet? Good luck to everyone!

Soccergod, I'm a current student in Masons ABSN program. You have a good chance of still getting in. Your undergraduate GPA is excellent (alot higher than mine was) as is your prerequisite GPA. I wouldn't give up based on a few less than ideal scores, I definitely had some weak points on my transcripts as did many of my classmates. Just put a lot of effort into your video and essay and get all your documents in on time! Best of luck :)

Hope2Nurse2017, I am also a current ABSN student at Mason. My GPA for my first degree in biology was pretty low (just under a 3.0), although my course load was very challenging (2 semesters of ochem, 2 semesters of physics, 2 semesters of calc, lots of advanced biology classes, you get the point). As someone else mentioned you can make up for a low undergraduate GPA by getting all A's in the prerequisites (or close to it), and by getting a high score on the hesi A2 exam (I had a 94%). Its good that you completed both semesters of A&P before applying...the more prerequisites you complete by the time your application is due, the better. My advice to you is to remember show a little bit of your personality in the video interview...that's your chance to show them what you can't on your transcripts and other documents. Believe it or not, in the field of nursing, a high value is placed on a person who has an upbeat, energetic, and balanced nature. I think I talked about my work and academic experience for the first part of my video and then ended by showing some of my artwork (I paint) and talking about my other hobbies and interests. Just a thought! As for the intensity for the program, I have found it to be very time consuming (which is to be expected) but I have not had trouble getting work done on time or succeeding in the program. The professors are attentive and helpful and and you'll have your fellow students to lean on as well....if you have the desire to succeed you will! Good luck!!!

I tested it and had a friend and family member test it and if you type "GMU Accelerated BSN Fall 2016 Entry" in to the search bar in Facebook the group should pop up. Not sure why it's not working! Maybe if you are Facebook friends with someone in the program they can add you.

It should be searchable... I have the privacy settings set to public. here is the link to the group so you can find it more easily. [link removed]

You're welcome! The facebook group is called "GMU Accelerated BSN Fall 2016 Entry"

Hey everyone! I started a Facebook page for the fall 2016 nursing cohort! Check it out :)

That's like my exact same thought! I picked it because of the money, the proximity to home, and the prestige (it is generally accepted to be a solid program), but other than that, I know almost nothing. Stalking the forum from previous GMU ABSN classes has been helpful, and I joined the GMU nurses association Fb page to get in contact with some other people in the program, so maybe that will help too. I have to admit though, my other universities were alot better about providing information in regards to the actual program itself. GMU's information session DEFINETLY all about just getting admitted. Anyways I think I found you on FB and sent you a friend request! You can PM me there if its more convenient :)

Oh my gosh Regina! yes of course I remember you!!!! Congratulations! I really hope you're planning on attending! Idk if you remember Sarah from that same class but she also got in!

Congratulations! The wait is finally over :) It is my first choice. I have not formally accepted my spot yet or paid my application fee (I took the evening to celebrate). I will look into it tonight or tomorrow evening and get back to you on that!

Hello future GMU nursing students! I just got my acceptance letter from the nursing department today and wanted to reach out to my soon-to-be classmates! Who else got in to the program and plans to attend!?

ACCEPTED TO GMU! I could not be more excited!!!!

Accepted to Marymount and Shenandoah! Just waiting on GMU now! Wish me luck :)

@al591 Thank you for the feedback. I'm stressing a lot, so it's nice to hear from someone who was in a similar position to me. I'm pleased to hear that you are liking the professors! If you have any other insights about the program and your general experience I would l would really love to hear them. I'm just got accepted to mason as a transfer and I'm so so excited to hear back from the nursing school. @danishep Congrats on getting in as a transfer, hopefully we will both be admitted to the ABSN program for the fall

Hello all current/ prospective nurses! I am currently finishing up my application for admission to George Mason University for the Fall Semester 2016. At this point I have completed the HESI Exam and all required prerequisites for the program. My cumulative HESI score was a 94% and my Pre-nursing GPA was a 3.6 (all A's except in two classes: a B in Statistics and a C+ in microbio both which I took at JMU). I have a B.S. in Biology from JMU, and my GPA from my undergraduate career is less than stellar (2.9) due to my very difficult, science-intensive course load which included organic chemistry and physics. Since my graduation from JMU in May I have gotten A's in all the classes I have taken (6 including anatomy & physiology I & II). I have been CPR, first aid and rescue certified for the last 8 or 9 years and am and I am currently seeking employment as a clinical technician at INOVA for more extensive experience. I would just like to ask any current or prospective Mason ABSN students who have knowledge about the program what my chances of getting in look like? Will my post grad coursework make up for my undergraduate grades or is my goose cooked? Also as a side note I am applying to other programs (Marymount & Shenandoah) as well. I appreciate your insights and wish you all the best of luck with your endeavors! :)