Deadlines:

Fall

• M.P.H and certificate - April 15 (Applications must be complete by January 15 for priority scholarship consideration.)
• Dr.P.H. - January 15
  The Dr.P.H. admits every other year (i.e. 2012, 2014)

Spring

• October 1

Summer

• January 15 (M.P.H. and graduate certificate only)

Individuals interested in applying to this program 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:

GRE general test (institutional code 5268).  
Masters and certificate applicants may also submit the LSAT, MCAT, or GMAT instead of the GRE.
Masters and certificate applicants who already have a conferred graduate degree (i.e. J.D., M.A., M.S., J.D.) are exempt.

Recommendations required:

Three (3) recommendations

Prior academic records:

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:

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. 

Dr.P.H. applicants - In addition to the above, please describe your current skills and future goals related to research, leadership, and problem solving

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 GW, and English language requirements. Detailed documentation needed for this program is available here.

PLEASE NOTE that all programs in the School of Public Health and Health Services require the following minimum English language test scores for admission:

• 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