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Your undergraduate routes to admission 

Ready to start your undergraduate degree? We offer a variety of undergraduate admission routes to fit where you’re at and where you’re going. All our options lead to you graduating with a bachelor’s degree from a leading US university.  

What is Degree Admission?

  • Degree Admission means you are accepted directly into the university.

  • With Degree Admission, you will receive a Degree-seeking I-20.  

  • You will start courses for your degree as soon as you arrive on campus  

  • Your will graduate on time alongside US university students.  

  • You will benefit from the university’s resources and support services for all students.   

 

What is International Direct?

  • International Direct is an undergraduate admission route that leads to a bachelor's degree.

  • With International Direct, you will receive a Degree-seeking I-20  

  • You will take degree courses from day one.  

  • You will graduate on time and at the same pace as your fellow US university students.  

  • You will benefit from tutoring, personalized academic support and cultural support.These services are all included in your tuition.  

  • You can consult with our Pre-arrival Success Services (PASS) team for any questions about the visa process.  

  • From booking your flight to coordinating your arrival, you will have access to pre-arrival services designed for international students.

What is International Year One?

  • International Year One is an undergraduate admission route that leads to a bachelor's degree.

  • With International Year One, you will receive a Pathway I-20.  

  • You will need to successfully complete your Pathway courses before you can continue and complete your degree.  

  • You will graduate on time and on schedule.  

  • You will benefit from tutoring, personalized academic support and cultural support. These services are all included in your tuition.  

  • You can consult with our Pre-arrival Success Services (PASS) team for any questions about the visa process.  

  • From booking your flight to coordinating your arrival, you will have access to pre-arrival services designed for international students.  

Your academic journey

Find your route to George Mason University