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
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
Credit Number
Sample Classes Title
Credit Units
Semester 1
General Education Course Selected with Advisor Approval
3 Credit Units
COMM 101
Fundamentals of Communication
3 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
INYO 100
Transition INTO Mason I
1 Credit Units
MATH 111
Linear Mathematical Modeling
4 Credit Units
MUSI 221
Applied Music I (Music majors only)
Credit Units
Total credit units
16 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.
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