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Direct Exchanges

Soka University

DATES:
Fall: September - February
Spring: March - August

Note:
The academic year in Japan begins in April and runs through the end of March. Mason students can only participate on this exchange program during the spring semester. Fall semester participation is only possible if students opt for the entire year abroad, as Soka's fall semester does not end until end February.

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

Paid to Soka University:
--
Overseas student health insurance required (~$150)

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
-- Education
-- Engineering
-- Japanese
-- Japanese Studies
-- Mathematics

HOUSING:
Students attending Soka University will be housed in off-campus dormitories and students will need to work with the International Offices at Soka University to arrange their housing.

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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