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Direct Exchange

American University of Nigeria in Yola

This program is currently on hold. We are not accepting applications until further notice.

DATES:
Fall: August - December
Spring: January - May

PROGRAM FEE:

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

Paid to AUN:
-- Housing (~$2400)

Not Included:
-- International Airfare
-- Passport Fees
-- Visa Fees (~$115)
-- 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 can choose from a wide range of courses offered at AUN including:
-- Arts & Sciences
-- Business & Entrepreneurship
-- Communication
-- Economics
-- Information Technology
--
Social Sciences

HOUSING:
Students will reside on campus and will be coordinated directly with the AUN housing office.

Contact

Email Daria Stepanova or call (703) 993-2154

Downloadable Documents
HOUSING INFO

DEPARTMENTS AND COURSES

ACADEMIC CALENDAR

APPLICATION CHECKLIST