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Direct Exchange

Interdisciplinary Center, Herzliya

DATES:
Fall: September - January
Spring: February - July

Program Fee

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

Paid to IDC:
-- Housing (~$3450)

Not Included:
-- International Airfare
-- Passport Fees
-- Visa Fees (~$46)
-- 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. Graduate students strongly encouraged to apply, especially those in Public and International Affairs and the School of Conflict Analysis and Resolution. 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 IDC including:
-- Business Administration
-- Communications
-- Conflict Analysis & Resolution
-- Government
-- Hebrew
-- Psychology

*This would be a great program option for COMM, GOVT, PSYC, and SCAR students.

HOUSING: Students have the option of residing in IDC-sponsored rented apartments in Herzliya. All apartments are comfortable, furnished, have basic amenities, and are located in pleasant neighborhoods which offer quick access and are in walking distance to the IDC campus. The apartments include a living room and kitchen, which are shared between two to three flat-mates, with a private bedroom for each student. Other housing options are in the area. Students also have the option of finding their own accommodations in Herzliya.

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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