George Mason University

You’re in the right place

At George Mason University you’ll live and learn in a supportive, multicultural community ready to welcome you. When you’re on George Mason’s campus in Fairfax, Virginia, you’re just 45 minutes away from Washington, DC. Being so close to the US capital gives you exclusive career-building opportunities during your studies. You also have easy access to more cultural events and world-famous museums than you have time to see in a lifetime. It’s no wonder The Huffington Post ranks our location as “the Most Popular City for Young Adults.”

Mason’s 200+ degree programs offer you choice and flexibility across disciplines. We’ll help you choose the best program to meet your goals. You might want to start your own business in the Mason Innovation Lab. Maybe you’ll seek a patent for an invention you build with your classmates in the engineering school. Whatever you decide you want in life, we’ll make sure you have the best start right here.

Pathways to success

Instructors at INTO George Mason University have years of experience teaching, conducting research and working in their fields of expertise. Many of them have been international students themselves and understand how to make your study abroad experience meaningful. Small class sizes mean you’ll get more individual attention when you need it.

The courses you take at INTO Mason prepare you for more than learning new English vocabulary words. You’ll gain confidence in your writing, research and presentation skills. Your instructors will help you practice different academic strategies to manage your time, take notes effectively and develop critical thinking skills you can apply to any career. By the end of your INTO Mason program, you’ll be more than ready to take the next step toward your academic goals.

INTO George Mason University programs

Direct admission to George Mason University

Undergraduate

• Do you have a TOEFL score of 80+ or IELTS score of 6.5+? (You will need to show proof of scores for acceptance)
• Do you have at least a GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale?

If you meet all of these criteria, you may apply directly to George Mason University.

Graduate

• Do you have a TOEFL score of 88 iBT, IELTS score of 6.5, or PTEA score of 59+? (You will need to show proof of scores for acceptance)
• Have you completed a bachelor’s degree or equivalent (GPA requirement varies by program)?
• Have you taken the GRE/GMAT?

If you meet all of these criteria, you may apply directly to George Mason University.

If you do not meet these criteria, we encourage you to apply to one of our Pathways or Academic English:

Pathway and Academic English Programs

Undergraduate and Graduate Pathways are ideal for international students who need additional English language and academic preparation before continuing on to a degree program at George Mason University.

Academic English is for students who do not meet the requirements for a Pathway program but want to become confident English speakers before beginning a Pathway program or transferring directly into a degree program at George Mason University.