Admissions Information

Students applying for degree candidacy must meet the entrance requirements of GW's Columbian College of Arts and Sciences. A bachelor's degree with a B average (or the equivalent) from an accredited college or university is normally required. Preference in admission is given to applicants with strong academic credentials and appropriate undergraduate preparation. All applicants are required to take the Graduate Record Examination (GRE). With advisor and Dean approval, up to nine credit hours of coursework may be accepted as transfer credit. Such coursework must have been taken within the past two years, be related in subject matter, have not been applied toward another degree, and have been successfully completed with a grade of B or better.

The completed application should be submitted directly to the Columbian School of Arts and Sciences.

Application Information

Please send all application materials to the following address:

Graduate Admissions
The George Washington University
Columbian College of Arts & Sciences
Phillips Hall, Suite 107
801 22nd Street, NW
Washington, DC 20052

Apply now via the web - an Electronic Graduate Admissions Application is available online at www.gwu.edu/gradinfo. This complete online process allows you to submit your graduate application and electronically send requests for letters of recommendation. For the traditional printed application by mail, please call the Organizational Sciences Program office at (202) 994-1880 or contact us on the web. Applications should by received by April 1 for consideration for Fall admission, and October 1 for Spring admission.

The completed application should be submitted directly to the Columbian School of Arts and Sciences and should include:

1. Bachelor's degree with B average or better (3.0 on a 4 point scale) or equivalent from an accredited College or University
2. Official results from the Graduate Record Exam (GRE) general test (sent directly from ETS) Please note that The ETS code (as it applies to taking the GRE) for The GWU Columbian College of Arts and Sciences is 5246.
3. Official results from the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) for students who are from countries where English is not the official language or for those who do not hold a degree from an accredited US Institution. (The GWU Columbian College of Arts and Sciences Code is R5246.)
4. Completed Application Form
5. Application Fee (non refundable)
6. Official transcripts from each College or University attended
7. Two letters of recommendation
8. Statement of purpose (250 to 500 words)
9. Current resume

For additional information, please visit the GWU Graduate Admissions Frequently Answered Questions webpage. To check application status: call 202-994-6210 or email askccas@gwu.edu.

Registration Information

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

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