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Direct Exchange

Momoyama Gakuin University

DATES:
Fall: September - January
Spring: March - 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. However, special arrangements may need to be made when studying in Japan during the fall as the semester conflicts with the start of Mason's spring semester.

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

Paid to Momoyama University:
-- Semester fee (~$375)
-- Overseas student health insurance required (~$88)
-- Housing (~$3050 + utilities)

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:
-- Business Administration
-- Economics
-- International Studies
-- Japanese
-- Japan Area Studies
-- Sociology
* All courses are conducted in English.

HOUSING:
The University provides apartment accommodations are within walking distance of the campus for all exchange students.

Rooms are equipped with a mini-kitchen, bath/lavatory/toilet, desk, chair, desktop lamp, book-stand, TV set, rice cooker, refrigerator, bed, futon set, air conditioner, closet, washing machine, and internal phone. Internet access is also available (fee required).

Contact

Email Daria Stepanova or call (703) 993-2154

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

Downloadable Documents

HOUSING INFO

DEPARTMENTS AND COURSES

ACADEMIC CALENDAR

INT'L STUDENT HANDBOOK

APPLICATION

CHECKLIST