How does George Mason handle GPA when transferring from a community college?

I'm considering transferring from Northern Virginia Community College to George Mason and I'm curious if my GPA resets after the transfer. Does anyone know how GMU handles this process?

When you transfer from a community college to a four-year institution like George Mason University, your GPA at your previous institution doesn't carry over. So, effectively, your GPA does 'reset.'

In terms of admission, GMU will certainly consider your GPA from Northern Virginia Community College as a significant part of your transfer application. But once you become a student at GMU, your academic record starts fresh and your GPA is calculated based on the courses you take at GMU.

Keep in mind though that your transcripts from all post-secondary institutions you have attended will still exist separately. For instances like graduate school applications or job applications, you may need to provide all transcripts which will display your GPA from each institution you attended.

In summary, your GMU GPA starts from scratch and only includes courses taken at GMU, but your previous GPA from your community college is still important in the transfer application process and may be considered by future employers or graduate programs. It's crucial to aim for a strong GPA at both institutions.