International Year One in Humanities and Social Sciences
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
MUSI 221
Applied Music I (Music majors only)
Credit Units
COMM 101
Fundamentals of Communication
3 Credit Units
INYO 104
Linear Modeling Support for INTO Mason Year One
1 Credit Units
INYO 100
Transition INTO Mason I
1 Credit Units
General Education Course Selected with Advisor Approval
3 Credit Units
MATH 111
Linear Mathematical Modeling
4 Credit Units
EAP 102
Language Support for American Cultures
1 Credit Units
ENGH 123 OR ENGH 100
Language-Enhanced Composition OR Composition for Multilingual Writers
4 Credit Units
Total credit units
17 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 availableAnthropology (B.A.)
2.5 cumulative Mason GPA.
Additional Requirements
Art History (B.A.)
2.5 cumulative Mason GPA.
Additional Requirements
Communication (B.A.)
2.5 cumulative Mason GPA.
Additional Requirements
Criminology Law and Society (B.A.)
2.5 cumulative Mason GPA.
Additional Requirements
History (B.A.)
2.5 cumulative Mason GPA.
Additional Requirements
Economics (B.A.)
2.5 cumulative Mason GPA.
Additional Requirements
English (B.A.)
2.5 cumulative Mason GPA.
Additional Requirements
Envrnmntl & Sustainab Stdes (B.A.)
2.5 cumulative Mason GPA.
Additional Requirements
Foreign Languages (B.A.)
2.5 cumulative Mason GPA.
Additional Requirements
Global Affairs (B.A.)
2.5 cumulative Mason GPA.
Additional Requirements