Admissions Requirements

In order to qualify for the Ed.D. degree program, students must be admitted to the Graduate School of Education and Human Development (GSEHD). Applicants are required to have:

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited institution of higher education
• Master's Degree from an accredited institution of higher education (minimum 3.3 GPA)
• Two letters of recommendation, one from a professional supervisor
• Acceptable scores on either the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) or the Miller Analogies Test (MAT)
• Interview with the program advisor

Application Procedure

Applications are accepted throughout the year. The Alexandria cohort begins each fall semester while Loudoun and Newport News cohorts begin each spring semester. Please contact the program to inquire about space availability.

Applicants to the GSEHD are required to submit:

• Completed graduate online application with non-refundable application fee
• Official transcripts from each college or university attended
• Official GRE or MAT scores
• Two letters of recommendation
• Statement of purpose (750-1,200 words)
• Current resume
• Copies of any teaching or administrative certifications or licenses

Apply now via the Web - an Electronic Graduate Admissions Application is now available through GW's website at www.gwu.edu/gradinfo. This online process allows you to submit your graduate application and electronically send off requests for letters of recommendation.

To apply for the Loudoun or Alexandria cohorts, submit the items listed to: The George Washington University, Graduate School of Education & Human Development, Admissions Office, 2136 G Street, NW, Washington, DC 20052, Phone: 202-994-9283, Fax: 202-994-7207 gsehdadm@gwu.edu.

To apply for the Newport News cohort, submit the items listed to:Judith Pincus, The George Washington University, Hampton Roads Center, 1 Old Oyster Point Rd, Suite 200, Newport News, VA 23602, Phone: 757-269-2230, Fax: 757-269-4992 jLpincus@gwu.edu

Transfer of Credit

No transfer credit is accepted into the Doctor of Education in Educational Administration and Policy Studies program.

Registration Information

All GW Near You registrations are conducted via GWeb. This system will enroll you in classes and automatically generate your schedule and bill.

For more information on registering for classes, visit the Registration Information page.

To go directly to the GWeb Information System, visit my.gwu.edu.