Graduate Pathway in Music

George Mason University

Students who successfully complete an INTO Mason Graduate Pathway program in Music are assured progression to a Mason graduate degree program upon submission of additional required application materials.

Upon successful completion of an INTO Mason Pathway program and meeting university requirements for graduate admission, you may enter your second semester of graduate study at George Mason University. This transition from an INTO Mason Pathway program to a university degree program is called 'progression'.

Key Information

A Pathway program provides academic, language and cultural support in order to succeed at a US university.
Students are guaranteed progression to a graduate 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.

Program Details

Graduate Pathway in Music

George Mason University

Academic Requirements

Four-year undergraduate degree or equivalent in music performance, conducting, ethnomusicology, music education, music theory, composition or jazz studies. 2.75 undergraduate GPA. Audition recordings must be submitted at time of application as a DVD or web-based file.

English Language Requirements

TOEFL iBT 80 (17 all subscores), IELTS 6.5 (6.0 all subscores), PTEA 59, Duolingo 110, TOEFL Essentials 8.5 (8.0 all subscores), or Completion of AE Core and OCS Level 6.

2026 Fall Start (August)

Degree start date : 17th August 2026 - Degree end date: 16th December 2026

Semester 1 fall: 17th August 2026 - 16th December 2026

Estimated cost of attendance

Tuition fee

$ 19,930.00

Approximate cost

$ 19,930.00

Detailed pricing breakdown coming soon

Credit Number

Sample Classes Title

Credit Units

Semester 1

EAP 401

Advanced English Grammar for Multilingual Students

1 Credit Units

EAP 507

Advanced Graduate Communication Across the Disciplines

4 Credit Units

INYO 504

Graduate Transitions for International Students

3 Credit Units

MUSI 685

Graduate Chamber Ensemble

1 Credit Units

MUSI 721

Applied Music

3 Credit Units

Total credit units

12 Credit Units

Notes

* 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.

= Placement option available

= Study abroad option available

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Graduate Pathway in Music

George Mason University

Key Information

Program Details

Graduate Pathway in Music

George Mason University

Entry requirements

Academic Requirements

English Language Requirements

Important Dates

2026 Fall Start (August)

Fees and Pricing

Estimated cost of attendance

Sample Classes

Credit Number

Sample Classes Title

Credit Units

Semester 1

Notes

Progression