INTO University of Alabama At Birmingham

This is an undergraduate program at George Mason University leading to a Bachelor’s degree after four years* of study. There are two admission routes, depending on your qualifications and the level of support you need.

• Direct Entry:
  Choose this option if you fully meet the academic and English requirements for direct entry to George Mason University and you feel confident to live and study independently alongside US students from day one.
• International Pathway Entry:
  Choose this option if you don’t quite meet the requirements for direct entry, or you prefer to start your studies in a more supportive international environment. During the first stage of this program, you will study the same classes as direct entry students, but with additional support to improve your subject knowledge and English skills. In addition, you will receive academic advice to help you register for the right classes and adapt quickly to academic life at a US university.

Note: Direct entry and pathway students study the same curriculum and earn the same number of credits, so you will complete your studies in the same amount of time whichever option you choose.

* Students typically earn 12-15 academic credits per semester and require 120 credits
to graduate with a bachelor’s degree from a university in the US. The average time to complete a bachelor’s degree is 4 years.

Direct Entry
International applicants will be automatically considered for a Scholarship worth up to $18,000 per year, subject to high school grades and SAT scores. Students must submit a Fall application by 1 April to qualify.

International Pathway
Regional scholarships (up to $6,000 per semester) for the International Pathway stage, then merit scholarships ($3,000 – $6,000 per year) on progression from the pathway, subject to GPA.

• Direct Entry First Year
  4 years starting Jan, Aug
• International Pathway Entry
  4 years starting Jan, Aug

• Spring 2023
  Direct: Oct 2022; Pathway: 8 Dec 2022
  Classes start: Jan 2023
• Fall 2023
  Direct: Jun 2023*; Pathway: Jul 2023*
  Classes start: 22 Aug 2023

Direct Entry First Year

International Pathway Entry