Freshman International Direct

Admission to undergraduate Gateway programs is offered to international and multilingual students by two methods:

• By applying directly through the Gateway admissions process
• By referral from the University Admissions Office due to not having met the grade point average, English language proficiency, or other requirements for direct admission.

Freshman International Direct entry requirements are as follows:

• High school diploma
• 2.9 minimum high school GPA equivalent based on the applicant's country/institutional scale
• Documentation demonstrating the minimum English language proficiency levels:
  • TOEFL iBT 70 (15 minimum subscores in all skills)
  • NEW TOEFL iBT 4.0 (3.5 all subscores)
  • IELTS 6.0 (5.5 minimum subscores in all skills)
  • PTE Academic 53
  • Duolingo 100
  • Successful completion of or waiver from Academic English Level 5

Freshman International Direct students follow the university policy for good academic standing. These students progress automatically without further matriculation review.

Due to the nature of Gateway programs as both English language development and academic coursework, students are subject to a limited reenrollment policy. Students who do not enroll after the first term or withdraw for reasons other than poor academic performance may request to reenroll in a Gateway program the following term (e.g., spring) to continue making progress toward meeting program requirements, with advance permission from the executive director. Students who do not enroll for two consecutive terms (e.g., spring and fall) must apply for readmission to the program and be re-assessed for language proficiency. Summer terms are counted for students whose initial enrollment begins in spring semester.

Freshman International Direct students are eligible to declare majors in any of George Mason's colleges/schools per each college/school major declaration requirements.