Discover George Mason University
Great opportunities and remarkable experiences for international students
2015–16
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Why Choose George
#57
among top 100 world
universities under 50 years old
(Times Higher Education, 2014)
Fairfax, Virginia
Washington, D.C.
Washington, D.C.
78
Ranked
of universities in the U.S.
and 176 worldwide (Academic Ranking
of World Universities, 2013)
FAIRFAX
GEORGE
MASON
VIRGINIA
#1 Washington, D.C. ranks as the
best city for young adults to live
(The Economist Intelligence Unit, 2013)
Seattle
Portland
Detroit
San Francisco
USA
New York
Fairfax
Washington, D.C.
Los Angeles
Atlanta
Dallas
Miami
Easy Access
to Washington, D.C. and all the
cultural, business, and research
opportunities it has to offer
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Mason University?
Top 40 most diverse public
#6 up-and-coming schools in the
universities in the country
(U.S. News & World Report, 2013)
National Universities Rankings
(U.S. News & World Report, 2014)
All 50 U.S. states
represented
122 Countries
represented
155,649 Alumni
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#72
72
in the United States
Ranked
in academic quality and
affordability (Kiplinger’s, 2014)
top 50
law
One of the
schools nationwide
(U.S. News & World Report, 2015)
George Mason
Top Public Schools in the
National Universities ranking
(U.S. News & World Report, 2014)
Year founded: 1972
Total enrollment: 32,559
Undergraduate students: 21,123
Graduate students: 11,436
International students: 2,000+ from 122 countries
Bachelor’s degree programs: 75+
Master’s or doctoral degree programs: 120+
Student-to-Professor ratio: 16:1
Research funding: $101.6 million
Campus size: 2.7 million square meters
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at a glance
Paths to George Mason
for International students
Direct Entry
Students who meet the specified language and academic
criteria may apply directly to George Mason University.
Students who do not meet these requirements are
encouraged to apply to INTO Mason’s Pathway and English
language programs.
Pathway Programs
INTO Mason’s Undergraduate and Graduate Pathway programs
are ideal for international students who need additional
English language and academic preparation before continuing
to a degree program.
English Language Programs
INTO Mason’s English language programs can help students
acquire the English language skills for university study at
Mason and attain academic, professional, and personal goals.
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Academics at
College of Education and Human Development
cehd.gmu.edu
College of Health and Human Services
chhs.gmu.edu
College of Humanities and Social Sciences
chss.gmu.edu
College of Science
cos.gmu.edu
College of Visual and Performing Arts
cvpa.gmu.edu
Honors college
Honorscollege.gmu.edu
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George Mason University
New Century College
ncc.gmu.edu
School for Conflict Analysis and Resolution
scar.gmu.edu
School of BUSINESS
business.gmu.edu
School of Law
law.gmu.edu
School of Policy, GOVERNMENT, AND
INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS
spgia.gmu.edu
Volgenau School of Engineering
volgenau.gmu.edu
For more information about schools and colleges visit: www.gmu.edu/resources/schools-colleges
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INTO George Mason
The INTO George Mason Advantage
•• Just 45 minutes from downtown Washington, D.C., INTO Mason
students have access to the excitement of the nation’s capital while
living in a safe, suburban, wooded campus
•• Enjoy full access to university resources, services, and facilities
•• Receive personalized academic advising throughout any program
of study
•• Learn in small classes taught by university instructors
•• Earn academic credits that apply to Mason degree programs
•• Progress to a Mason degree program upon successful completion
of a Pathway program
•• Personalized support services, including 24-hour emergency assistance
State-of-the-art facilities
•• INTO Mason is centrally located in the heart of campus with close
proximity to all campus facilities
•• Newest teaching technology, including smart audio and video
equipped classrooms, computers, and access to language
learning software
•• Free high-speed wireless Internet and computers available for
student use
Integrated Access
All university facilities, including
recreation centers, libraries, clubs,
and on-campus and sports events,
are available to all students.
Campus Diversity
Students from all 50 states and 122
different countries call Mason home,
giving the university one of the most
diverse student populations in the
United States.
Small Classes
INTO Mason language classes
average 16 students.
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University
Programs Offered
Undergraduate Pathway
College of Science
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• Applied and Engineering Physics
• Bioinformatics and Computational
Biology
• Bioinformatics Management
• Computational Science
• Earth Systems Science
• Environmental Management
• Forensic Science
• Geographic and Cartographic Sciences
• Mathematics
Business
Engineering and Computing
Human and Social Development
Humanities and Social Sciences*
Science
Graduate Pathway
College of Education and
Human Development
• Curriculum and Instruction**
• Educational Psychology**
• Special Education**
• Sport and Recreation Studies**
College of Health and
Human Services
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Global Health
Health Informatics
Health Systems Management
Nutrition
Social Work
College of Humanities and
Social Sciences
• Global Affairs**
• Linguistics
• Psychology**
College of Visual and
Performing Arts
• Arts Management
• Graphic Design**
• Music
School for Conflict Analysis
and Resolution
• Conflict Analysis and Resolution**
School of Business
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Accounting**
Business Administration (MBA)**
Management**
Real Estate Development**
* Includes Government and International Politics, Public Administration, Music and Undeclared School of Policy, Government, and
International Affairs
• International Commerce and Policy
• Public Policy
Volgenau School of Engineering
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Applied Information Technology**
Biostatistics**
Civil and Infrastructure Engineering**
Computer Engineering**
Computer Forensics**
Computer Science**
Data Analytics Engineering**
Electrical Engineering**
Geotechnical, Construction and Structural
Engineering**
Information Security and Assurance**
Information Systems**
Operations Research
Software Engineering**
Statistical Science**
Systems Engineering
Telecommunications**
English Language
Programs
• Academic English
** Graduate Bridge Programs are only available for select Graduate Pathways. See intohigher.com/mason for details
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you crave – with
more than
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options to choo
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vegetarian, and
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sure to find the
foods you
love on campus.
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strong at George M
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tend
Mason athletic even
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of being
on a spirited Amer
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an integral part of
the Mason experie
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Student Services at
Office of International Programs and Services
provides visa advising to international students. The office assists
international students with getting to know the campus, the Fairfax
community, and U.S. culture.
STUDENT HEALTH SERVICES provides high-quality health care,
counseling, health education, and prevention services. Mason students
can access a wide variety of services to stay healthy.
PUBLIC SAFETY, also known as the University Police, is a full service
law enforcement agency which has maintained its national recognition
status from the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Act
since 1991.
are three facilities on campus where students can find many essential
student services as well as a place to enjoy food, have fun, and relax
with friends.
The Johnson Center and Student Union Buildings
University Career Services puts degree-seeking students
at a competitive edge in the global job market by offering a wide range
of services to prepare students for their future career.
Mason Recreation offers many opportunities for students to
get exercise and stay healthy. Sports, recreational facilities, and playing
fields on campus are great ways to stay active and meet friends.
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George Mason University
Clubs and sports
There are more than 300 student clubs and organizations on
campus. These include volunteer, religious, academic,
international and multicultural organizations, as well as honor
societies, fraternities and sororities, and sports clubs.
• African Student Association
• Arab Student Association
• Association of Energy
Engineers
• Badminton
• Baseball
• Biology Club
• Biomedical Engineering
Society
• Chinese Student and Scholar
Association
• Crew
• Cricket
• Cycling
• Economics Society
• Engineers for International
Development
• Equestrian
• Field Hockey
• Football
• Fraternity and Sorority Life
• Indian Student Association
• Institute of Electrical
Engineers
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International Affairs Council
Investment Club
Iranian Students Union
Lacrosse
Mathematics Club
MBA Student Association
Pakistani Students
Association
Portuguese Speaking Club
Rugby
Russian Club
Saudi Student Association
Ski and Snowboard
Soccer
Society of Women Engineers
Softball
Swimming
Tennis
Vietnamese Student
Association
Volleyball
And more!
NCAA Division I Athletics
The Patriots compete in Division I of the National Collegiate
Athletic Association (NCAA) as members of the Atlantic 10
Conference for most sports including:
Men’s Intercollegiate Sports
• Baseball
• Basketball
• Cross Country
• Golf
• Soccer
• Swimming and Diving
• Tennis
• Track and Field
(Indoor and Outdoor)
• Volleyball
• Wrestling
Women’s Intercollegiate Sports
• Basketball
• Cross Country
• Lacrosse
• Rowing
• Soccer
• Softball
• Swimming and Diving
• Tennis
• Track and Field
(Indoor and Outdoor)
• Volleyball
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Housing and
All on-campus
rooms include
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Cable TV
Chair
Closet space
Desk
Dining and meal plans
Dresser
High-speed wireless Internet
Mail service
Relaxation space
Secured entry
Self-service laundry
Window blinds
When you’re here,
you’re home!
Your Mason ID card
gives you access to:
More than 6,000 residents and staff call Mason home.
•• Keyless entry into rooms, buildings, and dorms
This includes 75 percent of freshman students and
•• Meal Plan and Mason Money – no need to
many continuing students who return to campus
carry cash
housing each year. Make Mason your home and join
•• Free bus rides
this growing community!
•• Discounts and/or priority seating on specified
On-campus students have excellent opportunities
•• Library privileges
for out-of-classroom learning and more time
•• Free entry into the Fairfax Aquatic and
Patriot Center events
for studying and getting involved in campus
activities. Mason provides a student-centered
community that supports the academic mission
of the university. Resident life on campus aims
to encourage student success and engagement
Fitness Center
•• 15 free visits to the Prince William Freedom
Aquatic and Fitness Center
•• Free admittance to specified Concert Hall
performances
with the university community. Professional and
•• Free admittance into Johnson Center Cinema
student staff are available 24 hours a day to assist
•• Select discounts at Patriot Computer Store
students and ensure their safety.
•• Intramural sports participation
Join Mason
On Campus!
More than 6,000 students
and staff live on campus at
George Mason University
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Dining
More than 25 dining options
including Halal, vegetarian and
gluten-free choices
Restaurants
Available
On Campus
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Burger King
Chick-fil-A
Einstein Bros. Bagels
Freshens
Hot Spot
IndAroma Express
La Patisserie
Manhattan Pizza
The Mason Rathskeller
Mein Bowl
Original Burger
Panda Express
Panera Bread
Red Hot & Blue
Red Mango / Auntie Anne’s
Sprouts
Starbucks
SubConnection
Subway
Taco Bell
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Art History
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Indicates a three-year international bachelor’s degree can lead to this master’s degree.
Communication [BA concentrations: Interpersonal and Organizational
Communication, Journalism, Media Production and Criticism, Persuasive
and Political Communication, Public Relations] [MA concentration: Science
Communication]
Graduate Pathway programs leading to master’s degrees are listed below in green.
Community College Education
● Indicates a George Mason University degree program.
DOCTORATE
MASTER’S
Creative Writing [BFA concentrations: Fiction, Nonfiction, Poetry]
[MFA concentrations: Fiction, Nonfiction Writing, Poetry]
BACHELOR’S
college of educaTION AND HUMAN DEVELOPMENT
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Curriculum and Instruction* [MEd concentrations: Advanced Studies in
Teaching and Learning, Assistive Technology, Early Childhood Education for
Diverse Learners*, Elementary Education, English as a Second Language,
Foreign Language, International Education, Learning Technologies, Literacy/
Reading, Multilingual/Multicultural Education, Secondary Education 6-12]
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Education Leadership [MEd concentrations: Mathematics Specialist Leadership
(K-8), Special Education Leadership]
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Educational Psychology* [MS concentrations: Assessment, Evaluation and
Testing*; Learning and Decision-making in Leadership; Learning, Cognition
and Motivation*; Teacher Preparation]
Criminology, Law and Society [BA/BS concentrations: Criminal Justice, Law
and Society; Homeland Security and Justice] [MA concentrations: Policy
and Practice]
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Interdisciplinary Studies [MAIS concentrations: Community College Teaching;
Computational Social Science; Energy and Sustainability; Film and Video Studies;
Folklore Studies; Higher Education; Neuroethics; Religion, Culture and Values;
Social Entrepreneurship; War and Military in Society; Women and Gender Studies]
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Health, Fitness and Recreation Resources [BS concentrations: Kinesiology,
Parks and Outdoor Recreation, Sport Management, Therapeutic Recreation]
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Latin American Studies
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Linguistics
Sport and Recreation Studies* [MS concentrations: International Sport
Management, Recreation Administration, Sport and Leisure Studies, Sport
Coaching, Sport Management]
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Middle East and Islamic Studies
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Neuroscience
Tourism and Event Management [BS concentrations: Events Management,
Hospitality Management, Tourism Management]
Philosophy [BA concentrations: Philosophy and Law; Philosophy, Politics, and
Economics] [MA concentrations: Ethics and Public Affairs, Philosophy and Cultural
Theory, Philosophy and Public Affairs]
COLLEGE OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
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Psychology* [BA concentration: Work and Organizational Psychology]
[MA concentrations: Applied Developmental Psychology, Clinical Psychology,
Cognitive and Behavioral Neuroscience, Industrial and Organizational
Psychology*, Human Factors/Applied Cognition*, School Psychology]
Community Health [BS concentrations: Global Health, Clinical Science, no
concentration]
Global Health
Health Administration [BS concentrations: Assisted Living/Senior Housing
Administration, Health Informatics, Health Systems Management]
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Religious Studies
Health and Medical Policy [MS concentrations: Health Policy]
Russian and Eurasian Studies [BA concentrations: Eurasian Studies, Russian
Studies, Russian Language and Culture]
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Health Informatics
Sociology [BA concentrations: Childhood and Youth; Deviance, Crime and Social
Control; Global Sociology; Inequality and Social Change]
Health Systems Management [MHA concentrations: Executive Management,
Physician Practice Management, Risk Management and Patient Safety]
Undeclared
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Writing and Rhetoric
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COLLEGE OF SCIENCE
Nutrition
Social Work [MSW concentrations: Clinical Practice, Social Change]
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Exercise, Fitness and Health Promotion
Rehabilitation Science
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History [MA concentrations: Predoctoral History, Predoctoral History with
Cultural History emphasis, Applied History, Applied History with New Media
and Information Technology emphasis, Enrichment, Teaching]
Individualized Study [BIS concentrations: Individualized, Early Childhood
Education Studies]
Public Health [MPH concentrations: Epidemiology, Global and Community Health]
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Global Affairs* [BA concentrations: The Environment, Global Economy and
Management, Global Governance, Global Inequalities and Responses, Human
Security, International Development, Media, Communication and Culture,
By World Region (Africa, Asia, Europe, Latin America, Middle East and North
Africa, North America, Russia and Central Asia), Individualized]
School of Recreation, Health, and Tourism
Nursing [MSN concentrations: Adult Gerontology Nurse Practitioner in
Primary Care, Advanced Clinical Nursing, Family Nurse Practitioner in Primary
Care, Nursing Administration, Nurse Educator]
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Economics [BA concentrations: Philosophy, Politics and Economics]
[BS concentrations: Managerial Economics; Philosophy, Politics and Economics]
History of Decorative Arts
Physical Education
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Cultural Studies
Special Education* [MEd concentrations: Early Childhood Special Education*]
Athletic Training
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Foreign Languages [BA concentrations: Chinese, French, Spanish] [MA
concentrations: French, Spanish, Spanish and French, Spanish/BilingualMulticultural Education]
Education
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English [BA concentrations: American Literature, Creative Writing, Cultural
Studies, Drama, Fiction, Film and Media Studies, Folklore, Mythology and
Literature, Linguistics, Medieval and Renaissance Literature, Modern British
Literature, Poetry, Writing and Rhetoric, World Literature] [MA concentration:
Cultural Studies, Linguistics, Literature, Professional Writing and Rhetoric,
Teaching of Writing and Literature]
Graduate School of Education
Counseling and Development [MEd concentrations: Community Agency
Counseling, School Counseling]
DOCTORATE
COLLEGE OF HUMANITIES AND SOCIAL SCIENCES
Anthropology
Indicates a Pathway program can lead to this degree.
*
MASTER’S
George Mason University provides innovative
educational opportunities through the more than 200
bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral degree programs at
its 10 academic units.
BACHELOR’S
George Mason
Applied and Engineering Physics
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Astronomy
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Bioinformatics and Computational Biology
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Bioinformatics Management
Biology [BA concentration: Biology Education] [BS concentrations: Biology
Education, Biotechnology and Molecular Biology, Environmental and
Conservation Biology, Marine and Freshwater Biology, Microbiology]
[MS concentrations: Bioinformatics and Computational Biology, Microbiology
and Infectious Disease, Molecular Biology, Neuroscience, Systematics and
Evolutionary Biology]
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Biomedical Sciences
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Biosciences
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COLLEGE OF SCIENCE (CONTINUED)
SCHOOL OF BUSINESS
Chemistry [BA concentration: Biochemistry] [BS concentrations: Analytical
and Environmental Chemistry, Biochemistry, Chemistry Education]
[MS concentration: Biochemistry]
Accounting*
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Chemistry and Biochemistry
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Business Administration* [MBA concentrations: Accounting, Entrepreneurship,
Financial Management, Information Systems Management, Marketing, Project
Management]
Climate Dynamics
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Finance
Information Systems and Operations Management
Computational and Data Science
Management*
Computational Science
Computational Sciences and Informatics
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Management of Secure Information Systems
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Marketing
Earth Science [BS concentrations: Atmospheric Science, Earth Science Education,
Earth Surface Processes, Environmental Geoscience, Geology, Oceanography and
Estuarine Science]
Real Estate Development*
Technology Management
Earth Systems and Geoinformation Sciences
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Earth Systems Science
Environmental Science [BS concentrations: Aquatic Ecology, Conservation,
Ecological Science, Environmental Health, Human and Ecosystem Response
to Climate Change]
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SCHOOL OF POLICY, GOVERNMENT, AND INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS
Biodefense
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Executive Master's in Public Policy
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Health and Medical Policy [MS concentration: Health Policy]
Environmental Science and Public Policy
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International Commerce and Policy
Forensic Science
Organization Development and Knowledge Management
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Geography
Peace Operations
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Geographic and Cartographic Sciences
Public Administration [BS concentrations: Administration and Management, Public
Policy, Nonprofit Management, U.S. Government Institutions, Administration
and Economics] [MPA concentrations: Administration of Justice, Emergency
Management and Homeland Security, Environmental Science and Public
Policy, Human Resources Management, International Management, Nonprofit
Management, Policy Studies, Public Management, Public and Nonprofit Finance,
State and Local Government, Third-Party Governance]
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Geoinformatics and Geospatial Intelligence
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Geology
Mathematics [BA concentration: Mathematics Education]
[BS concentrations: Actuarial Mathematics, Applied Mathematics,
Mathematical Statistics, Mathematics Education]
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Public Policy [MPP concentration: International Security]
Medical Technology
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Political Science [MA concentrations: International Security]
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Neuroscience
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Telecommunications Policy
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Physics
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Transportation Policy, Operations and Logistics
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College of Visual and Performing Arts
Volgenau School of Engineering
Art and Visual Technology [BA concentrations: Drawing, Graphic Design,
InterArts, New Media Art, Painting, Photography, Printmaking, Sculpture]
[BFA concentrations: Drawing, Graphic Design, InterArts, New Media Art,
Painting, Photography, Printmaking, Sculpture]
Applied Computer Science [BS concentrations: Bioinformatics, Computer Game
Design, Geography, Software Engineering]
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Arts Education
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Computer Game Design
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Dance
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Film and Video Studies [BA concentrations: Business, Screenwriting, Video
Production]
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Applied Information Technology* [BS concentrations: Database Technology
and Programming, Health Information Technology, Information Security,
Network and Telecommunications; Web Development] [MS concentrations:
Emerging Technologies, Cyber Security, Intelligence Technologies]
Arts Management
Bioengineering [BS concentration: Biomedical Signals and Systems;
Bioengineering Healthcare Informatics]
Biostatistics*
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Civil and Infrastructure Engineering* [MS concentrations: Construction Project
Management, Environmental and Water Resources Engineering, Geotechnical
Engineering, Structural Engineering, Transportation Engineering]
Graphic Design*
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Computer Engineering*
Music [BA concentrations: Music, Music Technology] [BM concentrations:
Composition, Jazz, Music Education, Performance] [MM concentrations:
Composition, Conducting, Jazz Studies, Music Education, Performance, Pedagogy]
Computer Forensics*
Computer Science*
Musical Arts
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Music Education
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Cyber Security Engineering
Data Analytics Engineering*
Electrical and Computer Engineering
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Electrical Engineering* [BS concentrations: Bioengineering, Communications
and Signal Processing, Computer Engineering, Control Systems, Electronics]
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Geotechnical, Construction, and Structural Engineering*
Information Security and Assurance* [MS concentrations: Network and
Systems Security, Applied Cyber Security]
NEW CENTURY COLLEGE
Information Systems*
Environmental and Sustainability Studies [BA concentrations: Climate Change
and Society, Environmental Economics, Environmental Policy and Politics, Equity
and Environmental Justice]
Information Technology
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Mechanical Engineering
Operations Research [MS concentrations: Decision Analysis, Financial
Engineering, Military Operations Research, Optimization of Stochastic Modeling]
Integrative Studies [BA concentrations: Advertising, Childhood Studies,
Conservation Studies, Early Childhood Education, Elementary Education,
International Studies, Language Arts for Education, Legal Studies,
Organizational Administration, Social Justice, Social Science for Education,
Individualized] [BS concentrations: Conservation Studies, Life Sciences, Natural
Science for Education, Individualized]
Software Engineering*
Statistical Science*
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Systems Engineering [MS concentrations: Advanced Transportation Systems;
Architecture-Based Systems Integration; Command, Control, Communications,
Computing and Intelligence; Financial Systems Engineering; Systems
Engineering Analysis; Systems Engineering of Software-Intensive Systems;
Systems Management]
School for Conflict Analysis and Resolution
Conflict Analysis and Resolution* [BA concentrations: Community and
Organizational Conflict, International Conflict, Interpersonal Conflict, Individualized]
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Government and International Politics [BA concentrations in government:
American Politics, Political Theory and Law, International and Comparative
Politics, Public Policy and Administration] [BA concentrations in non-government:
Philosophy, Politics and Economics]
Environmental Science and Policy [MS concentrations: Aquatic Ecology,
Conservation Science and Policy, Earth Surface Processes and Environmental
Geochemistry, Environmental Biocomplexity, Environmental Management,
Environmental Science and Policy]
Theater [BA concentrations: Design and Technical Theater, Performance
(Acting and Directing), Playwriting and Dramaturgy, Theater Education
for Theater Arts PK-12] [BFA concentrations: Design for Stage and Screen,
Performance for Stage and Screen (Acting and Directing), Writing and
Dramaturgy for Stage and Screen]
DOCTORATE
MASTER’S
BACHELOR’S
DOCTORATE
MASTER’S
BACHELOR’S
Academic Programs
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Systems Engineering and Operations Research
Telecommunications*
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Dates and Prices 2015-16
Rates are an estimate and subject to change. All prices in U.S. dollars.
By Academic Year
There are two main semesters per academic year (Fall, Spring), each about 15 weeks long with a shorter Summer semester of 12 weeks.
START DATES FOR GEORGE MASON UNIVERSITY
DEGREE PROGRAMS
GEORGE MASON UNIVERSITY TUITION AND FEES
The following prices are based on 2014-15 Cost of Attendance values and are subject to change.
TUITION
AND FEES
HOUSING
BOOKS AND
AND DINING* SUPPLIES
INSURANCE
Miscellaneous
TOTAL
EXPENSES
Undergraduate Direct Admission
24-36 credits
(12-16 credits per semester)
$31,458
$10,605
$1,154
$2,748
$2,345
$48,310
Graduate Direct Admission
18 credits
(9 credits per semester)
$23,309
$18,423
$1,391
$2,748
$2,929
$48,800
For the most current information about George Mason University tuition and fees, visit: studentaccounts.gmu.edu/tuition.html
Semester
First
Day of
Classes**
Undergraduate
Application
Deadline
Graduate
Application
Deadline
Application
Fee
Fall 2015
Aug 31, 2015
Jan 15, 2015
Varies by
program
$80
Spring 2016
Jan 19, 2016
Oct 1, 2015
Varies by
program
$80
** Students should plan to arrive up to five days in advance to attend required orientations.
* Graduate Housing is an estimate for off-campus housing.
By Academic Semester
There are two main semesters per academic year (Fall, Spring), each about 15 weeks long with a shorter Summer semester of 12 weeks.
INTO MASON TUITION FOR ACADEMIC PROGRAMS
Program
1 SemesteR
(ACCELERATED PATHWAY)
2 Semesters
(standard pathway)
Undergraduate Pathway program
$19,200
$33,390
Graduate Pathway program
$19,200
$33,390
Graduate Bridge program
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$33,390
Start Dates FOR Academic PROGRAMS
Accelerated Pathway programs are one semester (in dark gray), Standard Pathway programs (in black)
are two semesters. All Pathway programs can be started in the semester indicated below. Start dates for the
two-semester Graduate Bridge Program vary; see intohigher.com/mason/bridge for details.
Programs
Business, Human and Social Development, Humanities,
Social Sciences and Science
Engineering and Computing
Program
1 Semester
2 Semesters
3 Semesters
graduate pathway programs
Academic English
$7,790
$15,580
$23,370
School of Management: Business Administration (MBA)1
into mason start Dates for Language Programs
Fall 2015
Spring 2016
Summer 2016
Aug 24, 2015
Jan 11, 2016
May 16, 2016
Academic English
P
P
Spring 2016
Jan 11, 2016
undergraduate pathway programs
INTO MASON TUITION FOR LANGUAGE programs
Programs
Fall 2015
Aug 24, 2015
P
P
Variable program length
INTO MASON Housing and Dining ServiceS
Housing and dining rates are subject to change.
HOUSING TYPE*
FALL 2015
SPRING 2016
SUMMER 2016
Double room/shared bathroom
$8,650
$8,650
$6,100
* Includes “Anytime Dining” meal plan in the amount of $3,313 for Fall 2015, $3,313 for Spring 2016, and $2,248 for Summer 2016,
as well as a linen package and housing between terms.
College of Education and Human Development: Early
Childhood Diverse Learners, Early Childhood Special Education,
Special Education, Sport and Recreation Studies
College of Health and Human Services: Global Health, Health
Informatics, Health Systems Management, Nutrition, Social Work
College of Humanities and Social Sciences: Psychology
College of Science: Bioinformatics and Computational Biology,
Earth Systems Science, Environmental Management, Forensic
Science, Geographic and Cartographic Sciences
College of Visual and Performing Arts: Arts Management,
Graphic Design, Music
School for Conflict Analysis and Resolution: Conflict Analysis
and Resolution
School of Management: Accounting
Volgenau School of Engineering: Applied Information
Technology, Biostatistics, Computer Engineering, Computer
Forensics, Computer Science, Data Analytics Engineering, Electrical
Engineering, Information Security and Assurance, Information
Systems, Operations Research, Software Engineering, Statistical
Science, Systems Engineering, Telecommunications
School of Business: Management1, 2, Real Estate Development
College of Education and Human Development: Educational
Psychology
College of Science: Applied and Engineering Physics,
Bioinformatics Management, Computational Science
Volgenau School of Engineering: Civil and Infrastructure
Engineering, Geotechnical, Construction, and Structural
Engineering
College of Humanities and Social Sciences: Global Affairs,
Linguistics
College of Science: Mathematics
School of Policy, Government and International Affairs:
International Commerce and Policy, Public Policy
1 The MBA and Management programs have start and end dates that are different from the traditional semester. Applicants are
advised to pay special attention to the academic calendar for this program.
2 The MS in Management is designed as an alternative to the MBA for students who do not have professional work experience.
1-Semester Accelerated Pathway program
MISCELLANEOUS FEES AND EXPENSES 2015-16
2-Semester Standard Pathway program
deposits 2015-16
ONE-TIME
PER SEMESTER
PROGRAM
TUITION
HOUSING
Express Mail
$100
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Academic English
$2,000
$2,000
Books (estimated)
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$577
Pathway Program
$2,000
$2,000
Academic English and Pathway
$2,000
$2,000
INTO GEORGE MASON MERIT-BASED SCHOLARSHIPS
INTO George Mason Pathway Scholarships may be available to students who are admitted to an INTO
George Mason Pathway program. For more details, please contact your INTO regional representative.
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Entry Paths and Requirements
UNDERGRADUATE Entry Paths and Requirements
DIRECT ADMISSION
Academic
English
ENGLISH PREPARATION
Undergraduate
Pathway
Programs
PATHWAY PROGRAMS
Semester 1
Accelerated
(1 semester)
14-16 credits
Standard
(2 semesters)
27-30 credits
Entry Requirements
Direct Admission
Accelerated Pathway Program
Standard Pathway Program
Academic Requirements
• High school diploma
• 3.0 minimum high school GPA
• SAT/ACT may be required for some
majors and scholarship consideration
• High school diploma
• 2.5 minimum high school GPA equivalent1
• High school diploma
• 2.5 minimum high school GPA equivalent1
•
•
•
•
• TOEFL iBT 80 (17 minimum
subscores in reading and writing)
• IELTS 6.5 (6.0 minimum
subscores in reading and writing)
• PTE Academic 53+
• Successful completion of Academic
English Level 5
Language Requirements
TOEFL iBT 88
IELTS 6.5
PTE Academic 58+
Successful completion of Academic
English Level 6
Semester 2
Year 1
Year 2
Year 3
Year 4
• TOEFL iBT 60 (13 minimum
subscores in reading and listening)
• IELTS 5.5 (5.5 minimum
subscores in reading and listening)
• PTE Academic 45+
• Password: 6.0 overall
• Successful completion of Academic
English Level 4
Average 120 credits to graduate
1 Equivalencies based on the applicant’s country/institutional scale
Entry path
Progression path
GRADUATE Entry Paths and Requirements*
DIRECT ADMISSION
Academic
English
ENGLISH PREPARATION
Graduate
Pathway
Programs
PATHWAY PROGRAMS
*
Accelerated
(1 semester)
0-10 credits
Standard
(2 semesters)
0-13 credits
Graduate Degree
Program
Entry Requirements
Direct Admission
Accelerated Pathway Program
Standard Pathway Program
Academic Requirements
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent
• GPA requirement varies by program
• Some programs require a GRE, GMAT, or
other standardized test
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent1
• 2.75 minimum GPA equivalent2
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent1
• 2.75 minimum GPA equivalent2
Language Requirements
•
•
•
•
• TOEFL iBT 80-85 (17-20 minimum
subscores in specific sections)
• IELTS 6.5 (6.0-6.5 minimum
subscores in specific sections)
• PTE Academic 53-58+
• Successful completion of Academic
English Level 63
• TOEFL iBT 70-75 (13-17 minimum
subscores in specific sections)
• IELTS 6.0-6.5 (5.5-6.0 minimum
subscores in specific sections)
• PTE Academic 47-52+
• Successful completion of Academic
English Level 53
TOEFL iBT 88-100 (20 minimum subscores)
IELTS 6.5
PTE Academic 58+
Successful completion of Academic
English Level 7
Average 36 credits to graduate
Requirements vary by program
1
Most graduate Pathways require 4-year subject specific degrees; some graduate Pathways accept select 3-year degrees for admission to Standard Pathways only. Applicants should review entry requirements
on page 29 in the full brochure online.
2
Equivalencies are based on the applicant’s country/institutional scale
3
For exact progression details, please see the specific Pathway grids in the full INTO George Mason brochure available at: www.intohigher.com/mason/brochure
Entry path
Progression path
estimated costs of attendance 2015-16
The following prices are based on 2014-2015 Cost of Attendance values and are subject to change.
COST DESCRIPTION
TUITION AND FEES
HOUSING AND DINING
BOOKS AND SUPPLIES
INSURANCE
Miscellaneous
TOTAL EXPENSES
UNDERGRADUATE DIRECT ADMISSION (2 SEMESTERS)
$31,458
$10,605
$1,154
$2,748
$2,345
$48,310
UNDERGRADUATE STANDARD PATHWAY (2 SEMESTERS)
$33,390
$17,300
$1,154
$2,748
$2,345
$56,937
UNDERGRADUATE ACCELERATED PATHWAY (1 SEMESTER)
$19,200
$8,650
$577
$1,374
$1,173
$30,974
GRADUATE DIRECT ADMISSION (2 SEMESTERS)
$23,309
$18,423*
$1,391
$2,748
$2,929
$48,800
GRADUATE STANDARD PATHWAY (2 SEMESTERS)
$33,390
$18,423*
$1,391
$2,748
$2,929
$58,881
Graduate Bridge Program (2 semesters)
$33,390
$18,423*
$1,391
$2,748
$2,929
$58,881
GRADUATE ACCELERATED PATHWAY (1 SEMESTER)
$19,200
$9,211*
$696
$1,374
$1,465
$31,946
ACADEMIC ENGLISH (1 SEMESTER)
$7,790
$8,650
$210
$1,374
$1,173
$19,197
Please visit www.intohigher.com/mason/housing for the most current information. * Graduate Housing is an estimate for off-campus housing.
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