Excellence for All

The College of Humanities and Social Sciences (CHSS) is committed to a culture that supports a sense of belonging, engagement, and achievement for our faculty, staff, and students. We value and celebrate the unique strengths and experiences of our entire community.   

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In CHSS, the liberal arts tradition of studying human thinking, beliefs, languages, cultures, histories, societies, and forms of creative expression drives our community forward in advancing cutting-edge research, impactful service, and critical competencies for today’s global and knowledge-based economy.   

Through the university’s general education curriculum, known as the Mason Core, CHSS is proud to be part of every undergraduate student’s experience. 

Our commitments 

  • We expose students to wide-ranging educational experiences across many academic fields, establishing the groundwork for lifelong success.
  • We provide a relationship-rich educational environment in which all students benefit from faculty mentoring and robust advising.
  • We fully integrate teaching and scholarship. Students at all levels of the curriculum have opportunities to engage and be mentored by faculty in research and creative activities.
  • We create opportunities for student engagement with local, state, national, and global audiences, strengthening our impact and influence. 

To learn more about CHSS culture, community, and engagement, contact chss@gmu.edu. 

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* The programs and services offered by George Mason University are open to all who seek them. George Mason does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, ethnic national origin (including shared ancestry and/or ethnic characteristics), sex, disability, military status (including veteran status), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, pregnancy status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. After an initial review of its policies and practices, the university affirms its commitment to meet all federal mandates as articulated in federal law, as well as recent executive orders and federal agency directives.