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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 70 (15 all subscores), IELTS 6.0 (5.5 all subscores), PTEA 52, Duolingo 100, TOEFL Essentials 7.5 (7.0 all subscores), or Completion of AE Core and OCS Level 5.

Note: The information is subject to change and application decisions may vary based on individual circumstances.

2026 Spring Start (March)

Degree start date : 12th January 2026 - Degree end date: 16th December 2026

  • Semester 1 spring: 12th January 2026 - 13th May 2026
  • Semester 2 fall: 17th August 2026 - 16th December 2026

Estimated cost of attendance

Tuition fee

$ 37,600.00

Approximate cost

$ 37,600.00

Detailed pricing breakdown coming soon

Credit Number
Sample Classes Title
Credit Units

Semester 1

MUSI 685
Graduate Chamber Ensemble
1 Credit Units
INYO 504
Graduate Transitions for International Students
2 Credit Units
EAP 506
Graduate Communication in the Disciplines I
4 Credit Units
EAP 410
Language Support for International Students
2 Credit Units
MUSI 721
Applied Music
3 Credit Units
Total credit units
12 Credit Units

Semester 2

INYO 505
Intercultural Competence and Professional Development for Multilingual Graduate
2 Credit Units
MUSI 685
Graduate Chamber Ensemble
1 Credit Units
EAP 401
Advanced English Grammar for Multilingual Students
1 Credit Units
MUSI 721
Applied Music
3 Credit Units
EAP 507
Advanced Graduate Communication Across the Disciplines
4 Credit Units
Total credit units
11 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.

P

= Placement option available

A

= Study abroad option available

Music-M.M.

Minimum 3.0 GPA. B or better in all courses. No grades of NC, W, or IN permitted.
Additional Requirements