Application Submitted: International
George Mason University is recognized as one of the most multicultural university campuses in the United States. With students from more than 120 countries along with faculty and staff members from across the globe, Mason is proud to provide a welcoming place to live, learn, work, and study. You will find a home at Mason because of our commitment to global education combined with our outstanding location just outside of Washington, DC. At Mason, we value our global campus population and it is our aim to make the admissions process as straightforward as possible.
Additional Information for International Freshman Applicants
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VISAs and I-20s
Students planning to apply for an F1 or J1 visa must submit the required financial documentation in order to obtain an I-20 form or DS-2019 form from Mason. Review these requirements and submit the required documentation by the admission application deadline.
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English Language Proficiency
If English is not your native language, you must meet the university’s English language proficiency requirement by submitting a qualifying TOEFL or IELTS score directly from the testing agency. Freshman applicants must have four years of non-ESL English coursework at a US secondary school or an SAT Critical Reading score of 450 or higher to meet our English proficiency requirement without submitting a proficiency test.
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Official Transcripts
Please note that if you are currently enrolled in your final year of high school you will be required to present final, official transcripts and/or examination results showing satisfactory grades were received along with verification of your high school graduation prior to enrollment.
Additional Information for International Transfer Applicants
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Visa and I-20 Documents
Students planning to apply for an F1 or J1 visa must submit the required financial documentation in order to obtain an I-20 form or DS-2019 form from Mason. Review these requirements and submit the required documentation by the admission application deadline.
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English Language Proficiency
If English is not your native language, you must meet the university’s English language proficiency requirement by submitting a qualifying TOEFL or IELTS score directly from the testing agency or, transfer applicants may present two English composition courses with grades of A, B, or C from a regionally accredited US college or university.
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Official Transcripts & Evaluations
Transfer applicants are required to submit official transcripts from ALL previous colleges or universities attended. If you attended an institution outside of the US, a course-by-course evaluation from a NACES recognized evaluation agency is required. Please note that if you are currently enrolled at a college or university, you will be required to present final, official documents showing satisfactory grades were received in your current coursework prior to enrollment.