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Direct Exchange

Akita University

DATES:
Fall: August - December
Spring: April - July

Note: The academic year in Japan begins in April and runs through the end of March. Students are welcome to attend either spring or fall semester or a full year. special arrangements may need to be made when studying at Akita during the spring as the semester overlaps with Mason's spring semester.

PROGRAM FEE:
Paid to Mason:
-- $125 Application Fee
-- $350 Administrative Fee ($550 for year long)
-- George Mason Tuition

Paid to Akita University:
-- Overseas student health insurance and personal accident insurance are required (~$380)
-- Student activity fee and deposit (~$375)
-- Room and Board (~$3000)

Not Included:
--
International Airfare
-- Passport Fees
-- Visa Fees (U.S. citizens exempt from fee, but still need to apply)
-- Personal Expenses


Financial aid should apply, but you are recommended to discuss aid with your financial aid counselor when planning your study abroad.

NOTE:
If a student applies and is accepted into a direct exchange program and then drops out of the program,the $350 administrative fee is non-refundable. In addition, program fees are subject to change.


ELIGIBILITY:
This program is open to Mason students ONLY. Students must have completed at least 45 credits at the time of departure and have a minimum 2.5 GPA. Students should not study abroad the last semester of senior year if they plan to graduate on time.

CREDITS:
Students may enroll in a variety of courses and may transfer between 12-16 credits per semester back to Mason, provided the letter grade received is equivalent to a "C" or above. The courses are transfer credit, and therefore will not factor into the GPA of the participant.

Students may enroll in a variety of courses including:
-- Art
-- Biology
-- Chemistry
-- Chinese Language
-- Communications
-- Economics
-- Education
-- English
-- Environmental Science
-- French Language
-- Global Studies
-- History
-- Health
-- Japan Studies
-- Japanese Language
-- Korean Language
-- Political Science
-- Russian Language
-- Sociology
*Most courses are conducted in English

HOUSING:
Exchange students are guaranteed housing in one of three residence complexes, usually housed in doubles with a Japanese roommate. Housing
on campus includes a 3 meal/day plan.

Contact

Email Daria Stepanova
or call (703) 993-2154
.

APPLICATION DEADLINES:
Now accepting online applications!
Fall Semester: March 8
Spring Semester:
October 1

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DEPARTMENTS AND COURSES

ACADEMIC CALENDAR

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