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George Mason University has a large community of International students and scholars from most countries in the world. If you come to Mason, you will find a university that values cultural diversity and welcomes foreign students.
 
International students generally need a visa to study in the United States. Also, the review of the academic transcript tends to take a little more time. Consequently, application deadlines for International students are at least one month earlier than those for domestic students. For Spring admission, international students must submit their complete application around October 1. For the Fall semester the deadline is approximately February 15. Please, verify the exact deadlines with the Admissions Office.
 
International applicants must submit the same documents as domestic students and, in addition, they must submit:

• International Transcript Evaluation: Transcripts from foreign universities must be translated and evaluated. The university has published guidelines for international transcript submission that you should review carefully.
• TOEFL: Required for all students who have not earned at least a Bachelors’ Degree in the: US, Australia, Canada (on an institution-by-institution basis), New Zealand, or the United Kingdom. Minimum scores are: 575 on the paper-based exam, 230 on the computer-based exam (CBT), and 20 in each section with a minimum total of 88 on the internet-based exam (IBT).

 
Students seeking an F-1 or J-1 student visa must also provide evidence that they have the financial means to study in the US. To do so, they must submit:

• Completed Certificate of Financial Responsibility, signed by you and your sponsor, 
• An original bank statement in your name or your sponsor’s name demonstrating the minimum required funds for your studies at Mason, 
• Copy of the identification page of your passport.

 
For further information, you should consult the information for International Applicants provided by the admissions office. Additionally, the Office of International Programs and Services is a great resource for International students.