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Application Deadlines

GW reviews applications on a rolling basis, sending admissions decisions about five weeks after receiving a complete application.  While we recommend that you apply as early as possible, let the deadlines below guide you as you prepare your materials.

Master's Programs

    October 1          Final Spring Deadline

    February 15      Final Summer Deadline
                                Final International Applicant Deadline
                                Fall Priority Scholarship Deadline

    April 15              Final Fall Deadline

To be considered for scholarships, eligible applicants to graduate programs must complete their application, including all supporting documents, by the Fall Priority Deadline. Fall scholarship awards will be announced in early March. There is no priority deadline for Spring awards.

Doctoral Programs

    January 15       Final DrPH Deadline

The Doctor of Public Health program admits students to the Fall Semester of even years only.  Our next entering class will begin in August 2012.

The PhD programs in Epidemiology and Biostatistics admit students each Fall.  Prospective students apply through the Apply Yourself system by December 1.

Certificate Programs

Certificate programs have the same application deadlines as Master's Degree programs.  

The Graduate Certificate in Health Information Technology, an executive online program, has an extended deadline of:

   December 1        Final Spring Deadline
   August 1               Final Fall Deadline

For information on undergraduate program deadlines, please visit our Undergraduate Admissions page.


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