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International Freshman Application Requirements
Application Deadlines:
October 15 for spring (January) semester
December 1 for fall (August) semester scholarship consideration
January 15 final deadline for fall (August) semester
Complete Undergraduate International Freshman application for admission
SAT/ACT
All international applicants are required to submit an SAT I or ACT exam score as part of their application for admission. Official scores must be sent directly from College Board or ACT. Mason’s SAT testing code is 5827 and our ACT testing code is 4357.
If you believe you have an extenuating circumstance that prevents you from submitting a satisfactory SAT I or ACT exam score, please contact the Office of Admissions directly at world@gmu.edu. While all applicants are required to submit standardized test scores, we understand that some students may have limited access to testing facilities and we will consider each individual situation on a case-by-case basis.
English Proficiency
If English is not your native language, you are required to submit proof of English language proficiency, regardless of citizenship. English may be considered your native language if it is the ONLY official language of your home country and the primary language spoken in your home.
The following documents may be submitted to meet the Mason English Proficiency requirement:
- Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL): A minimum score of 88 or higher on the internet-based exam, 230 or higher on the computer-based exam, and 570 or higher on the paper-base exam. Scores must be sent directly to Mason from ETS and can not be more than two years old. Our testing code is 5827.
- International English Language Testing System (IELTS): A minimum score of 6.5 on the academic exam. Scores must be sent to Mason directly from the testing agency.
- SAT I Critical Reading/ACT-English: A minimum score of 450 or higher on the SAT I critical reading section or an ACT-English score of 20 or higher. Official scores must be sent directly from College Board or ACT. Mason’s SAT testing code is 5827 and our ACT testing code is 4357.
Conditional Admission may be available for applicants who do not meet our minimum English proficiency requirements but are otherwise academically qualified for admission. An offer of conditional admission means that once you have met one of our English proficiency requirements, we re-evaluate our decision and offer you full admission to an academic program. Conditionally admitted students may apply to our English Language Institute (ELI) and study English at Mason. Students who complete the highest level of study at ELI and receive an appropriate recommendation for advancement to academic studies will be considered as having met our English Proficiency requirement.
Secondary School/High School Records
All applicants are required to submit official, original transcripts as well as official results from any leaving certificates or university entrance exams taken. A certified English translation must be submitted for any documents not already in English.