Business Buzz Blog

The Place for Costello College of Business Undergraduate Student Information

From academic updates to policies to career activities, the Business Buzz Blog will keep you informed of all you need to know while pursuing your degree and future career. 

  • January 27, 2025
    Ready to graduate in Spring or summer 2025? Join the Costello College of Business academic advisors for Grad and Go on Tuesday, February 11 to learn about the graduation process and make sure that you are ready to graduate.
  • January 27, 2025
    The Patriot Pitch Competition supports idea and early-stage business ventures and is open to current George Mason students and recent alumni from all majors/fields of study. If you have a business idea or you're creating a new venture and want to be eligible for $50,000 in total prizes, the Patriot Pitch Competition may be for you.
  • January 22, 2025
    Apply for the Costello College of Business Student Leadership Council! The Student Leadership Council (SLC) members will lead and advise, discuss and generate ideas, and serve as the voice for students in the College of Business. We strive to connect students, administration, staff, and faculty to create a partnership in their experience in and outside the classroom. Members of the SLC also assist in recruitment events held by the College of Business. Applications are open 1/29/2025 - 2/4/2025.
  • January 21, 2025
    Mason Recreation is hosting a multitude of CPR and Lifeguard Training Courses this academic semester! Perfect for students, faculty, staff, community members, and anyone eager to learn essential life-saving skills, these hands-on classes will prepare you for emergencies both in and out of the water.
  • January 13, 2025
    Join us for Spring Into Business on January 29, 1:00-3:00 p.m. on the Lower Level of Enterprise Hall. Come and learn more about what the Costello College of Business has to offer!
  • January 13, 2025
    The first day of classes for Spring 2025 is Tuesday, January 21. The last day to add for a full semester course is Tuesday, January 28.
  • December 16, 2024
    George Mason University will be closed for Winter Break, December 21, 2024 - January 5, 2025. The university will reopen on Monday, January 6, 2025.
  • December 6, 2024
    We are almost there! The last day of class for Fall 2024 is Monday, December 9. The Reading Day is Tuesday, December 10, with Final Exams being held Wednesday, December 11 - Wednesday, December 18.
  • December 6, 2024
    Finals Goodie Bags Are Here! Your Costello College of Business Alumni Chapter and Women in Business Initiative Board Members are cheering you on through finals with a special care package! The goodie bags will be available for pickup now through finals in the Academic Advising and Career Services Offices located on the lower level of Enterprise Hall.
  • December 2, 2024
    Make your voices heard and help shape the future of George Mason! Student Government invites you to join us for our 12th annual "Mason Lobbies" at the Virginia State Capitol in Richmond, VA on February 12, 2025. Register on Mason 360.
  • November 25, 2024
    George Mason University will be closed for Thanksgiving Recess beginning Wednesday, November 27 - Sunday, December 1, 2024. The University will reopen on Monday, December 2, 2024. Please note, the Costello College of Business Office of Student Success and Academic Services will operate on a fully remote schedule for Tuesday, November 26, 2024.
  • November 25, 2024
    The Costello College of Business academic advisors are your primary point of contact to guide you on items including course scheduling, registration, change of major/concentration, minor advising, making referrals, and more. UPDATE: The advisors will offer drop-in advising during the month of December on Mondays and Thursdays.