International Year One in Human and Social Development
George Mason University
Key Information
- A Pathway program provides academic, language and cultural support in order to succeed at a US university.
- Students are guaranteed progression to an undergraduate degree program through a curriculum consisting of credit-earning courses.
- Students will benefit from fully integrated classes with both domestic and other international students on campus while learning from highly trained university instructors and tutors.
Age Requirement
17
Academic Requirements
High school diploma; 2.3 minimum GPA equivalent.English Language Requirements
TOEFL iBT 70 (15 all subscores), IELTS 6.0 (5.5 all subscores), PTEA 53, Duolingo 100, TOEFL Essentials 7.5 (7.0 all subscores), or Completion of AE Core and OCS Level 5 or higher.Class size
20
Note: The information is subject to change and application decisions may vary based on individual circumstances.
2025/26 Academic Year
Spring semester dates: 12 January 2026 - 13 May 2026
Estimated cost of attendance
Tuition fee
$ 20,290.00
Approximate cost
$ 20,290.00
Detailed pricing breakdown coming soon
Credit Number
Classes Title
Credit Units
Semester 1
INYO 103
Precalculus Support for INTO Mason Year One
1 Credit Units
INYO 100
Transition INTO Mason I
1 Credit Units
ENGH 123 OR ENGH 100
Language-Enhanced Composition OR Composition for Multilingual Writers
4 Credit Units
COMM 101
Fundamentals of Communication
3 Credit Units
EAP 101
Language Support for Fundamentals of Communication
1 Credit Units
MATH 105 OR MATH 113
Precalculus Mathemathics OR Analytic Geometry and Calculus I
4 Credit Units
Total credit units
14 Credit Units
* These courses are generally delivered through the INTO Center and are for Pathway students only. Students must maintain 2.0 GPA per semester to remain in good academic standing.
P
= Placement option availableA
= Study abroad option availableIndividualized - Recreation Management (B.S.)
2.5 cumulative Mason GPA.
Additional Requirements
Sport Management (B.S.)
2.5 cumulative Mason GPA.
Additional Requirements
Conflict Analysis & Resolution (B.A.)
2.5 cumulative Mason GPA.
Additional Requirements
Community Health (B.S.)
2.5 cumulative Mason GPA.
Additional Requirements
Conflict Analysis & Resolution (B.S.)
2.5 cumulative Mason GPA.
Additional Requirements
Health Administration (B.S.)
2.5 cumulative Mason GPA.
Additional Requirements
Tourism & Events Management (B.S.)
2.5 cumulative Mason GPA.
Additional Requirements
Social Work (B.S.W.)
2.5 cumulative Mason GPA.
Additional Requirements
Kinesiology (B.S.)
2.5 cumulative Mason GPA.
Additional Requirements