Dates listed are for full-semester courses. All dates are subject to change.
| Fall 2026 | Full Semester |
|---|---|
| Registration Begins | Mon May 25, 2026 |
| First Day of Fall Classes | Mon Aug 24 |
| Last Day to Add Classes | Mon Aug 31 |
| Last Day to Drop Classes (with 100% tuition refund) | Mon Sep 7 |
| Last Day to Drop Classes (with 50% tuition refund) | Mon Sep 14 |
| Unrestricted Withdrawal Period (100% tuition liability) | Tue Sep 15 – Mon Sep 28 |
| Mid-Term Progress Reporting Period | Mon Sep 21 – Fri Oct 16 |
| Make Up Day 1 (Follow Friday Schedule, Wednesday classes do not meet) | Wed Sep 23 |
| Chuseok (no classes) | Thu Sep 24 – Sat Sep 26 |
| Selective Withdrawal Period (100% tuition liability) | Wed Sep 30 – Mon Oct 26 |
| National Foundation Day (no classes) | Sat Oct 3 |
| National Foundation Day – Alternative Holiday (no classes) | Mon Oct 5 |
| Fall Recess (no classes) | Tue Oct 6 |
| Hangul Proclamation Day (no classes) | Fri Oct 9 |
| Incomplete Work Due to Instructor | Fri Oct 23 |
| Incomplete Grade Changes Due to Registrar | Fri Oct 30 |
| Last Day of Classes | Fri Dec 4 |
| Reading Day(s) | Mon Dec 7 – Tue Dec 8 |
| Examination Period | Wed Dec 9 – Wed Dec 16 |
| Degree Conferral Date | Sat Dec 19 |
**Academic Calendar for LLM Courses follows its unique calendar. For more information, please visit the Mason Korea website.
Your syllabus is the definitive description of the learning objectives, assignments, requirements, and expectations for performance. Every student has a right to a fully articulated syllabus, and every faculty member has an obligation to provide one for each course. Timely access to syllabi helps students select courses that fulfill their educational objectives. In addition, the university is obligated to keep syllabi on file and review them as part of the regular accreditation process. Syllabi (in any form) should be available on or before the first day of class to all students. There are several options available when choosing the format in which you will present your syllabus. Some faculty choose traditional paper formats, while most others choose to embed course information in Blackboard or Canvas.
GMU Catalog Policy AP.2.5, passed by the Faculty Senate in Fall 2023 and effective for Fall 2024 courses, stipulates “course-specific structural elements” that all syllabi must include. For details, please refer to the Mason Korea Required Syllabus Information Template.
Regardless of your modality, please take time during the first week to ensure that all students can find your syllabus and policies, know how to access basic course and contact information, and have clear instructions on how to access the schedule and assignment information.
Additional information for writing a clear, complete syllabus that supports student learning is available from the Stearns Center for Teaching and Learning.
For more information on Courses & Syllabi offered by Mason Korea, please visit the Mason Korea website.
For more information on Academic Integrity at George Mason University Korea, please visit the Mason Korea website.