Admissions Information

Students must be admitted to the College of Professional Studies to qualify for the master's degree. Applicants must have:

• A bachelor's degree with a cumulative grade point average of 3.0 or higher from an accredited college or university
• Official results of the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL), if applicable

Application Information

An Electronic Graduate Admissions application is available at http://www.gwu.edu/gradinfo.This online process allows you to submit your graduate application and send requests for letters of recommendation electronically.

If you choose to mail a printed application, please submit the following documents to The George Washington University, College of Professional Studies, Office of Admissions, 805 21st Street NW, Suite 301, Washington, DC 20052:

• A non-refundable application fee
• A completed and signed application form
• An official or certified transcript from each institution of higher education attended. A detailed evaluation is required for an international transcript showing all course work, grades, and proof of the earned degree from the non-U.S. institution attended. The evaluation should also determine whether the degree earned is equivalent to a U.S. degree.
• A statement of purpose (a 250-500 word essay outlining your academic objectives and career plans)
• A current resume
• Two professional or academic references, including one from a current supervisor, if possible
• Official results of the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL), if applicable

To receive a printed application by mail, please call 1-800-JOIN-GWU. For information about the application process, call 202.994.2083 or email applycps@gwu.edu.

Application Deadlines

Fall Admission: April 1
Spring Admission: October 1

For more detailed instructions for the online application process:
    on the Master's Degree
    on the Graduate Certificate

Advanced Standing Request

Applicants to the master's degree program in Paralegal Studies may request advanced standing that satisfies the 12-credit core course sequence. Fax the completed Advanced Standing Request Form and required documents to the College of Professional Studies Admissions, 703-299-0295.

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.