"The Honors Program in General Education at George Mason University offers highly qualified and motivated students an integrated curriculum of interdisciplinary courses that provides them with a foundation for their future studies as well as for their lives beyond the University. Although the program is housed in the College of Humanities and Social Sciences, when completed it satisfies general education requirements for all undergraduate colleges, schools and programs in the University." - Honors Program Webpage

The benefits of the Honors Program in Gen. Ed. are:

• access to some of the University's best professors (including the Robinson Professors)
• small class sizes with more individual attention
• taking classes within the same class of students each semester
• classes that build on one another, such as Introduction to Research
• a collaborative discussion format
• inspiring texts and readings
• very few tests or big exams (usually papers instead)
• an intensive writing program
• an additional recognition during graduation (?)
• getting to avoid taking those pesky Gen Eds

Admission Information:
Candidates applying to George Mason who also want to be considered for the Honors Program do not submit a separate application. If your application meets the criteria for Honors, you will receive an invitation to the program shortly after you receive your acceptance to the university. Candidates are evaluated on the strength of their entire academic record, including the rigor of their high school curricula, GPA, and standardized test scores. To complete the admission process, students will need to follow the instructions in the letter of invitation to confirm their acceptance.

Sources:
Honors Program Webpage