International Applicants
The George Washington University encourages
a diverse student body and welcomes applicants
from all over the world. The information contained
in this section of our web site pertains only
to additional documents and procedures that are
required for International applicants.
In addition to the general
application materials and requirements, international applicants
should review GWs English
Language requirements and information on additional
required documents. In particular, if you will require an I-20
for F-1 (student) immigration status or a DS-2019 for J-1 (exchange
visitor) immigration status, you will need to complete the Visa
Request and Financial Certificate form and provide supplemental
documents as detailed on the form.
Early contact with your intended academic program is recommended
before submitting an application. Admission is competitive and students
are selected on the basis of their preparation and ability.
The deadline for submission of all
required application documents is January 16 for Fall admission
and September 1 for Spring admission.
Tuition Costs and Living Expenses
Click
here for current tuition and fees for GW graduate programs.
Estimated living expenses are provided on the Visa
Request and Financial Certificate form.
International Student Organizations at GW
GW has a wide
variety of international, ethnic, and cultural student organizations.
Check out the Student Activities Center's searchable
database of GW student organizations for details and contact
information.
Useful External Resources for International Students
EducationUSA
Centers, at more then 450 locations around the world, offer
accurate, comprehensive, objective, and timely information about
educational opportunities in the United States.
The International
English Language Test (IELTS) web site provides information on
IELTS testing sites, registration, and sample materials.
The Educational Testing Service (ETS) web site contains information
on the Graduate
Record Examination (GRE) and the Test
of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL).
The U.S. Government maintains several web sites that provide good
information for prospective international students:
The American International Education Foundation sponsors a web site for international students from China. Please click here for the Chinese Pre-departure Orientation Web site.
International Students at GW
For a list, by country, of the number of international undergraduate
and graduate students currently enrolled at GW, please click
here.
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Application Reminders
- Provide your full, legal name as listed in your passport and attach a photocopy of the biographic/identification page of your passport.
- If your transcripts or other supporting documents were issued under another name, be sure to include that name on your application form and attach a letter of explanation and evidence of name change.
- Standardized tests should be taken early enough to allow scores to reach the admissions office before the application deadline.
- You must send payment for the application fee in U.S. funds, and your name must be written on the check or money order.
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