Admission deadlines*:

Fall:

• January 5 (Ph.D.)
• April 1 (M.S., January 5 for applicants applying for assistantships/fellowships)
• April 15 (M.P.H. and graduate certificate) (Applications must be complete by January 15 for priority scholarship consideration.)
• January 15 (all international M.P.H. applicants)

Spring:

• October 1 (M.P.H., M.S., and graduate certificate)

Summer:

• April 1 (M.P.H. and graduate certificate)

Graduate certificate and M.P.H. applicants: Individuals interested in applying to the certificate and M.P.H. programs should submit their application and supporting documents through SOPHAS, a general online application for schools of public health. A graduated fee is charged for this application, depending on the number of accredited schools to which you apply.

Standardized test scores:

Ph.D. and M.S. - GRE general test (institutional code 5246).  Waived for applicants who hold a J.D., M.D., o Ph.D.

M.P.H. and graduate certificate - GRE general test (institutional code 5268), LSAT, MCAT, or GMAT.  Waived for applicants who hold a graduate degree(i.e., J.D., M.A., M.S., J.D.).

Recommendations required:

M.S. - One (1) recommendation
Graduate Certificate and M.P.H. - Two (2) recommendations 
Ph.D. - Three (3) recommendations

Prior academic records:

M.S. and Ph.D.: Transcripts are required from all colleges and universities attended, whether or not credit was earned, the program was completed, or the credit appears as transfer credit on another transcript. Unofficial transcripts from all colleges and universities attended must be uploaded to your online application. Official transcripts are required only of applicants who are offered admission.

If transcripts are in a language other than English, English language translations must be provided. The English translation alone should be uploaded into your application.

Graduate certificate and M.P.H.: Transcripts are required from all colleges and universities attended, whether or not credit was earned, the program was completed, or the credit appears as transfer credit on another transcript. Transcripts must be forwarded to SOPHAS in their original sealed envelopes directly from the institution.

Official transcripts from institutions outside the United States must be accompanied by an official transcript evaluation from an accredited independent evaluating agency. Please be sure you request a detailed evaluation that includes all course titles, credit hours, grade-point average (GPA), United States degree equivalency, and date of degree conferral. For a list of acceptable foreign credential evaluation services, please click here.

Statement of purpose:

M.S. and Ph.D.: In an essay of 250 – 500 words, state your purpose in undertaking graduate study in your chosen field. Include your academic objectives, research interests, and career plans. Also discuss your related qualifications, including collegiate, professional, and community activities, and any other substantial accomplishments not already mentioned on the application. If you are applying for an assistantship or fellowship, you should also describe any teaching experience you have had.

Graduate certificate and M.P.H.: In an essay of approximately 1500 words, state your purpose in undertaking graduate study in your chosen field. Include your academic objectives, research interests, and career plans. Also discuss your related qualifications, including collegiate, professional, and community activities, and any other substantial accomplishments not already mentioned in the application. The Committee reviews your Statement of Purpose to determine your motivation for pursuing a career in public health and health services.

International applicants only:

Please review International Applicant Information carefully for details on required documents, earlier deadlines for applicants requiring an I-20 or DS-2019 from GW, and English language requirements.

PLEASE NOTE that the minimum English language test scores are required for admission to either the graduate certificate or the M.P.H. in Biostatistics:

• Academic IETLS: an overall band score of 7.0 with no individual band score below 6.0.
• TOEFL: 600 on paper-based, or 100 on Internet-based