Graduate At
programs
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Graduate Student Enrollment Management
2121 I Street, NW
| 202-994-5984
Rice Hall, Suite 302
| gradinfo@gwu.edu
Washington, DC 20052
| graduate.admissions.gwu.edu
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by federal law, the District of Columbia Human Rights Act, or other applicable law, including without limitation,
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admission to education programs and employment.
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be directed to the university’s Disability Services Coordinators. Students may contact the
Associate Dean of Students, Administrative Services, Office of the Dean of Students, 401
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members of the university community may contact the Executive Director of Equal
Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action, Suite 320, 2033 K Street, NW,
Washington, DC 20052, (202) 994–9633.
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and other members of the university community should contact the
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Graduate
programs
At
GW
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It’s a
Big,
Complex
World
That’s why we have
200 graduate programs.
Our extensive and innovative
curriculum blends theory and
practice across disciplines
to address today’s social,
economic, technological,
and political issues. GW’s
graduate programs provide
the knowledge, skills, and realworld perspectives to help
you make a difference in your
career, your life, and the world.
Located in the heart of Washington, DC, one of the
world’s most dynamic and influential cities, the
George Washington University connects students,
faculty, and researchers to people, ideas, and
opportunities. Our faculty of world-renowned
scholars and practitioners attracts a diverse
community of student-colleagues from over 120
countries, producing an exciting and collaborative
environment for learning and research.
Whether you pursue a master’s degree, graduate
certificate, or doctorate, you can engage in a GW
experience that uniquely meets your academic and
professional goals.
Graduate
ProgramsAt
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GW
business.gwu.edu | sbgrad@gwu.edu
Business Administration:
Cohort M.B.A.
Global M.B.A.
Healthcare M.B.A. (online)
Online M.B.A.
Professional M.B.A.
World Executive M.B.A.
Ph.D.
cps.gwu.edu | applycps@gwu.edu
Accountancy
Project Management
Academic Publishing
Digital Politics
Business Analytics
Tourism Administration
Finance
Walkable Urban
Development
Advocacy in the Global
Environment
Gerencia Política y
Gobernanza Estratégica*
Campaign Strategy
Global Public Relations
Climate Change
Management & Policy
Healthcare Corporate
Compliance
Community Advocacy
Government Contracts
Information Systems
Technology
A complete listing of all graduate programs, along with program descriptions and admission requirements are
available at go.gwu.edu/gradfind.
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Asian Studies
International Affairs
European &
Eurasian Studies
International
Development Studies
Global Communication
International Policy &
Practice (mid-career)
columbian.gwu.edu | askccas@gwu.edu
Non-profit Management
American Studies
Crime Scene Investigation
Anatomical & Transitional
Sciences
Criminology
High Technology Crime
Investigation
Philosophy & Social Policy
Organizational Sciences
Dance
History
Anthropology
Documentary Filmmaking
Hominid Paleobiology
Physics
Art History
Economics
Political Science
Art Therapy
English
Interior Architecture
& Design
Art Therapy Practice
Environmental
Resource Policy
Biological Sciences
Islam
Jewish Cultural Arts
Biomedical Sciences
(Biochemistry & System
Biology, Microbiology &
Immunology, Molecular
Medicine)
Exhibit Design
Legal Institutions & Theory
Financial Mathematics
LGBT Health Policy &
Practice
Biostatistics
Forensic Psychology
Budget & Public Finance
Forensic Sciences
Chemistry
Classical Acting
Geographical Information
Systems
Counseling
Geography
Fine Arts
Forensic Investigation
Production Design
Professional Psychology
Psychology
Public Administration
Comunicación Estratégica y
Campañas Electorales*
elliott.gwu.edu | esiagrad@gwu.edu
International Science &
Technology Policy
Latin American &
Hemispheric Studies
International Trade &
Investment Policy
Middle East Studies
Security Policy Studies
Sociology
Media & Strategic
Communication
Speech-Language
Pathology
Molecular Biochemistry
& Bioinformatics
Statistics
Survey Design & Data
Analysis
Women’s Studies
Museum Studies
Justice & Public Safety
Information Management
Patent Practice
Strategic Public Relations
Political Management
Sustainable Landscapes
Landscape Design
Public Leadership
Sustainable Urban Planning
Law Firm Management
Public Relations
Urban Sustainability
Legislative Affairs
Please visit the general admissions website at graduate.admissions.gwu.edu to get an
overview of the admissions process, as well as program-specific admission information
(e.g., deadlines, required standardized tests, guidelines for statements of purpose,
and other supporting documents).
To apply to programs in the following schools, please use our graduate online
application system at go.gwu.edu/gradapply. The online system maintains your
confidentiality through the assignment of a personal identification number and also
allows you to complete the application at your convenience.
Columbian College of Arts and Sciences
School of Media and Public Affairs
Trachtenberg School of Public Policy and Public Administration
College of Professional Studies
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Graduate School of Political Management
Elliott School of International Affairs
Clinical & Translational
Research
Clinical Research
Administration
Health Care Quality
Occupational Therapy
Graduate School of Education and Human Development
www.law.gwu.edu | J.D.: jdadmit@law.gwu.edu | LL.M. and S.J.D.: grad@law.gwu.edu
Integrative Medicine
Physical Therapy
School of Business
Clinical Management &
Leadership
Clinical Research Practice
Medical Laboratory Science
Physician Assistant
School of Engineering and Applied Science
Emergency Medical
Services Leadership
Medicine
Regulatory Affairs
Molecular Diagnostic
Science
Translational Microbiology
Juris Doctor (J.D.)
Master of Laws (LL.M.)
Intellectual Property Law
(M.S.L.)
Doctor of Juridical Science
(S.J.D.)
Clinical Microbiology
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ff GRADUATE SCHOOL OF EDUCATION AND HUMAN DEVELOPMENT
nursing.gwu.edu | nursing@gwu.edu
Adult/Gerontology Primary
Care Nurse Practitioner
Clinical Research
Administration for Nurses
www.gsehd.gwu.edu | gsehdadm@gwu.edu
Family Nurse Practitioner
Nurse Midwifery
Family Specialty for
Nurse Practitioners
Nursing Advancement
Nursing Leadership
& Management
Nursing Education
Nursing Practice
Health Care Quality
Palliative Care Nurse
Practitioner
Executive Leadership
Cybersecurity in Computer
Science
Enterprise Information
Assurance
Knowledge & Information
Management
Biostatistics
Electrical Engineering
Environmental Engineering
Geoenvironmental
Engineering
Community-Oriented
Primary Care
Computer Science
Emergency Management &
Public Health
Mechanical & Aerospace
Engineering
Structural Engineering
Computer Security &
Information Assurance
Energy Engineering &
Management
High-Performance
Computing
Computer-Integrated
Design in Mechanical &
Aerospace Engineering
Engineering & Technology
Management
Homeland Security
Emergency Preparedness
& Response
Engineering Management
Paralegal Studies
Strategic Cyber
Operations & Information
Management
Admissions to graduate study at the George Washington University is based on a
holistic, program-based review of your total application packet. Admissions processing
and decisions at GW are handled within each individual school. Requirements and
criteria vary by school and program, and as you go through the admissions process,
questions should be directed to the school or program to which you are applying.
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Autism Spectrum Disorders
Brain Injury: Educational
& Transition Services
Clinical Mental Health
Counseling
Counseling & Life
Transitions
Global Environmental
Health
Health Behavior
Global Health
Health Promotion
Systems Engineering
Environmental &
Occupational Health
Global Health
Communication
Long-Term Care
Telecommunications
Engineering
Environmental Health
Science & Policy
Global Health, Design,
Monitoring & Evaluation
Transportation Engineering
Epidemiology
Global Health Policy
Exercise Science
Health Administration
Health Policy
Maternal & Child Health
Educational Leadership
& Administration
Incorporating International
Perspectives in Education
Rehabilitation Counseling
Educational Technology
Leadership
Instructional Design
Secondary Education
Integrating Technology
into Education
Secondary Special
Education &
Transition Services
Elementary Education
Essentials of Human
Resource Development
International Education
Job Development
& Placement
Curriculum & Instruction
Experiential Education &
Jewish Cultural Arts
Public Health
Communication
& Marketing
Design & Assessment
of Adult Learning
Forensic Rehabilitation
Counseling
Leadership in
Educational Technology
E-Learning
Multimedia Development
Public Health Generalist
Early Childhood
Special Education
Global Leadership in Teams
& Organizations
publichealth.gwu.edu | GWSPHadmit@gwu.edu
Computer Engineering
PACS & Political
Management
Security & Safety
Leadership
smhs.gwu.edu | M.D. Program: medadmit@gwu.edu | Health Sciences: hsphora@gwu.edu
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www.seas.gwu.edu | engineering@gwu.edu
Civil & Environmental
Engineering
Publishing
* Courses are taught in Spanish
Counseling
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Biomedical Engineering
Comunicación Política y
Gobernanza*
Organizational
Performance
Improvement
Public Policy
Mathematics
Museum Collections
Management & Care
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Public Health Management
Physical Activity in
Public Health
Public Health
Microbiology & Emerging
Infectious Diseases
Public Health
Public Health Nutrition
Education Policy Studies
Educational Administration
& Policy Studies
Higher Education
Administration
Human & Organizational
Learning
Human Resource
Development
Leadership Development
Museum Education
Organizational Learning
& Change
Professional
Teaching Standards
Reading & Literacy
School Counseling
Special Education
Special Education for
Children with Emotional
& Behavioral Disabilities
Special Education for
Culturally & Linguistically
Diverse Learners
Training & Educational
Technology
Transition Special
Education
The following GW graduate programs have separate admissions processes.
For application information and materials, please visit their websites:
The George Washington University Law School
www.law.gwu.edu
School of Medicine and Health Sciences
smhs.gwu.edu
School of Nursing
nursing.gwu.edu
Milken Institute School of Public Health
publichealth.gwu.edu
Visit Us!
Visitors are always welcome to tour our campus
and chat with faculty, students, and staff.
GW schools and programs offer information
sessions and open houses throughout the year.
To register for a tour of our campus or access a
list of upcoming events, please visit graduate.
admissions.gwu.edu/visits-events.
If you cannot make it to our campus, experience
our virtual tour by visiting virtualtour.gwu.edu.
COSTS, FUNDING,
AND HOUSING
Graduate tuition and fees
at the George Washington
University are comparable
to the national average
for U.S. private universities.
Current information
about tuition, fees,
and estimated living
expenses are provided
at go.gwu.edu/gradcosts.
A wide range of graduate
student support is available
for qualified candidates,
including assistantships,
fellowships, scholarships,
awards, loans, workstudy, and cooperative
education. Visit the website
for the Office of Graduate
Student Assistantships and
Fellowships to learn more:
go.gwu.edu/gradsupport.
Limited university
housing is available to
graduate students. Links
to information about both
on-campus and off-campus
housing is available at
living.gwu.edu/graduatestudents.