DATES:
Fall:
Late September - December
Spring: January - May
PROGRAM FEE:
Paid to Mason:
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$125 Application Fee
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$350 Administrative Fee ($550 for year long)
-- George Mason Tuition
Paid to University of East Anglia:
-- Housing (~$3000)
Not Included:
-- International Airfare
-- Passport Fees
-- Visa Fees (~$120)
-- 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 from over 25 departments including:
-- Biology
-- Psychology
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Geology
-- Math
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Media & Communications
-- Politics & International Relations
-- Sociology
HOUSING:
Visiting and Exchange students should apply directly for accommodation using the Standard Undergraduate Accommodation Application Form. Please note that allocations are done in date order, so the earlier you apply (within the timescale), the more likely you'd be given your higher choices. Kitchens are in flats so meal plans are not required.
Contact
Email Daria Stepanova
or call (703) 993-2154.
APPLICATION DEADLINES:
Now accepting online applications!
Fall Semester: March 8
Spring Semester: October 1

HOUSING INFO
DEPARTMENTS AND COURSES
ACADEMIC CALENDAR
APPLICATION CHECKLIST
The University of East Anglia is located in beautiful Norwich, England. Norwich is one of the most vibrant and attractive cities in Europe. It is ranked in the Top 10 shopping cities in the UK and as well as being a hotbed for the arts, culture, music, nightlife, and tourism!
The University of East Anglia's modern campus and the city of Norwich's medieval architecture make for a unique and amazing experience!
Students relaxing and having a cup of tea in between classes
The first vice-chancellor of East Anglia, Frank Thistlethwaite opened the University Village in 1963, with many of the existing buildings being built on a converted golf course. The university itself was designed by English Architect Sir Denys Lasdun, who also designed the Royal National Theatre. Students on direct exchange are administered by the Study Abroad Office while at the University.
Students celebrating the end of their semester
The University is located in the heart of Norwich. There are also regularNorwich city buses direct to the University from the station forecourt (numbers 25, 25A or X25). However, if you want to get away for a day the coast is only 40 minutes by car and London is only 2 hours away by train or car - trains to London depart every 30 minutes. Also, Norwich International Airport is only 15 minutes from the city centre and has links worldwide via four daily flights to Amsterdam.
Campus Center
Norwich is a city rich with culture. Whether you would like to attend a concert, art exhibit, or grab some fish and chips, Norwich has plenty of options for to suit your interests.

The Norfolk and Norwich Festival then and now. This event is one of the oldest surviving arts festivals in the UK.
The British Council offers information about studying and living in Britain on their easy to navigate website- check it out for plenty of up to date info (see link below).
The residence halls have common rooms and study lounges where you can relax and meet other students. The campus is continuing to expand, so there will be more residence hall options in years to come.

One of the residence halls
VISA INFORMATION:
Once accepted into a program, it will be your responsibility to apply for a student visa and/or residence permit (if required, based on your citizenship). You will receive details on this with your acceptance letter. Do not apply for a visa until after you have been officially accepted. Visit the UK Border Agency's website for further information.
MORE HELPFUL LINKS:
Maps of campus, accommodations, sites, etc.
British Council
U.S. Department of State Travel Information
University of East Anglia Facebook Page
Follow Leicester on Twitter @uniofeastanglia
HOW TO APPLY:
Consult the How to Apply section first and make sure you meet the eligibility requirements for a direct exchange program. Next, attend a Direct Exchange program information session. Do this prior to starting an application to ensure that you understand how to choose the right program and what is expected of you during the application process.
Check the course offerings at the school you are interested in applying to and check to ensure that they match your course requirements. See “Choosing Courses Abroad” section below.
Once you’ve selected an appropriate program that offers courses that match your major, complete the online application and pay the $125 application fee. Please note that all supplemental documents are also required by the application deadline. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Please contact the program officer for further application forms and instructions specific to your program.
CHOOSING COURSES ABROAD:
There is no list of pre-approved classes for you to take on a direct exchange program. It is your responsibility to select courses and get them approved for transfer credit. Please refer to the “Departments and Courses” link on the left-hand side of this page for a list of course options on this program. You must then complete a Petition for Transfer of Credits Form to ensure that your courses will transfer back to Mason. Download a petition form here.
Download petition form instructions for East Anglia here.
You can fill out the petition form prior to acceptance into a specific study abroad program and in fact, you should begin this process when you first consider applying. Identify courses at the host institution that are similar to those at Mason that you need to take. This will increase your chances of receiving transfer credit approval from the Departmental Advisors who must sign your petition form. Follow complete instructions from the link above and contact your program officer if you have questions.
**Note: Make sure you find plenty of primary AND alternate course options before deciding on a specific program. Schedules are subject to change and registration in your preferred classes is not guaranteed, so you should have sufficient alternate course options. Also, please keep in mind that you must enroll in the equivalency of at least 12 U.S. credits per semester.
*CGE reserves the right to make changes to a program in light of currency fluctuations, changing security and safety conditions, or any other unforeseen circumstances.

