Graduate Programs Open House

Join us Monday, October 21– Friday, November 1, 2024!

The 2024 Columbian College of Arts and Sciences (CCAS) Graduate Open House is the perfect opportunity to learn more about graduate study at GW and the 90+ graduate degree and certificate programs within CCAS. You will also have a chance to engage with current GW graduate students, faculty and our admissions team, who will be available to answer your questions, guide you through the application process and tell you about the resources GW has to offer.

Graduate Studies at CCAS

Benefits for Attendees

This two-week series is designed to be custom-tailored to your interests. Feel free to attend one session — or all of them! Once you register, you will have access to all events in the series, allowing you to select the best fit for your schedule.

Application fee waiver available to all attendees who apply to a CCAS graduate program and submit a complete application by the program deadline. Please refer to the GW Bulletin's graduate program finder to view all program deadlines.

Event Schedule

Each day we will offer specialized webinars on various admissions topics in addition to program-specific information sessions run by faculty members. Each event is structured as a 15–30 minute information session followed by a Q&A to answer questions about graduate programs and the admissions process to GW's Columbian College of Arts and Sciences.

At the end of Open House, you can connect with our admissions staff and ask questions in a special online chat.

All sessions are listed in Eastern Time (ET).

The GW tempietto in the fall surrounded by orange and red leaves

Featured Session (virtual)

Ph.D. Application Q&A Panel | 1 p.m.
Considering a PhD program? Join our webinar to hear GW faculty share tips on crafting a successful application, including writing a strong statement of purpose, securing letters of recommendation, and managing timelines. Panelists include Prof. Keryn Gedan, Prof. Michelle Stock, and Prof. David Mitchell, with moderation by Chad Heap, Associate Dean of Graduate Studies.

Program Information Sessions (virtual)

Forensic Sciences (MFS, MS, Graduate Certificate) | 11 a.m.
Anthropology (MA, PhD) | 3 p.m.
Classical Acting (MFA) | 5 p.m.
New Media Photojournalism | 6:30 p.m.

Featured Session (virtual)

Fact vs. Fiction: Busting Myths about Applying to Graduate School | 11 a.m.
Hear from our experienced admissions team who will provide some helpful tips on making your application for admission stand above the rest!

Program Information Sessions (virtual)

Data Science (MS, Graduate Certificate) | 10 a.m.
Professional Psychology (PsyD) | 12 p.m.
Media and Strategic Communication (MA)| 2 p.m.
Women's, Gender, and Sexuality Studies (MA, Graduate Certificate); Women's, Gender and Sexuality Studies – Public Policy (MA) | 4 p.m.
Interior Architecture (MA, MFA) | 6:30 p.m.

Featured Session (virtual)

Supporting Your Career Success | 11 a.m.
Learn about career services and how our staff will assist you with your career goals.

Program Information Sessions (virtual)

Public Policy and Administration (PhD) | 12 p.m.
Political Science (MA, PhD) | 1 p.m.
Criminology (MA); Sociology (MA) | 4 p.m.
Chemistry (MS, PhD); Environmental and Green Chemistry (MS) | 7 p.m.
Art History (MA) | 8 p.m.

Chat Session (virtual)

Chat with our Admissions Team | 3:00 p.m. - 4 p.m.
Have a few questions? We have the answers! Click on the blue "live chat" icon in the bottom right corner of this webpage, and our admissions team will be available to answer any of your remaining questions about the application process.

Program Information Sessions (virtual)

Quantitative Social Sciences (MS) | 11 a.m.
Biological Sciences (MS, PhD) | 1 p.m.
Applied Psychology (MS) | 2 p.m.
Applied Economics (MS) | 4 p.m.
Interaction Design (MA) | 6:30 p.m.
Social Practice (MFA) | 7 p.m.
Fine Arts (MFA) | 8 p.m.

Featured Sessions (in-person)

CCAS Faculty Q&A Panel | 12:45 p.m. (location: University Student Center)
Hear first-hand from some of our distinguished CCAS faculty members who will speak on topics such as the classroom experience, what makes a graduate education from GW unique and what makes a competitive applicant. Advanced registration required.

Admissions representatives will be onsite starting at noon to answer any preliminary questions.

Campus Tour | 2:00 p.m. (location: University Student Center)
We will be providing campus tours exclusively for CCAS prospective graduate students. Tours will leave from the University Student Center (800 21st St NW, Washington, DC 20052). Our registration/check-in table will be located on first floor of the Great Hall (just outside the Admissions Welcome Center). Advanced registration required.

Program Information Sessions (in-person)

Speech-Language Pathology (MA, Post-Baccalaureate) | 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.
- Location: Media and Public Affairs Building, 805 21st Street, NW, Washington, DC 20052. Room 305
  - Advanced registration required

Program Information Sessions (in-person or virtual)

Art Therapy (MA) | 12 p.m.
- In-person location: Alexandria Graduate Education Center, 413 John Carlyle St., Alexandria, VA 22314
  - Email [email protected] if you plan to attend in-person.

Featured Sessions (virtual)

Funding Your Master's Graduate Education | 10 a.m.
This session will cover the types of funding opportunities for CCAS Master's programs including how to apply for funding, special funding initiatives and how to find additional sources of funding.

Funding Your Doctoral Graduate Education | 2 p.m.
This session will cover the types of funding opportunities for CCAS Doctoral programs including how to apply for funding, special funding initiatives and how to find additional sources of funding.

Program Information Sessions (virtual)

Physics (MS, PHD) | 11 a.m.
English (MA, PHD) | 12 p.m.
Chinese Language and Culture (MA) | 4 p.m.

Featured Session (virtual)

CCAS Current Student Q&A Panel | TBD
Join current CCAS graduate students for a Q&A, where you can ask them questions you may have – from finding housing to balancing academics and work to recommendations for the best lunch spots on campus. Get to know what life as a GW graduate student is really like!

Program Information Sessions (virtual)

Bioinformatics and Molecular Biochemistry (MS) | 11 a.m.
Forensic Psychology (MA) | 2 p.m.
Philosophy and Social Policy (MA) | 4 p.m.
Museum Studies (MA) | 9 p.m.

Featured Session (virtual)

GW Arts & Sciences Graduate Application Workshop and Best Practices | 11 a.m.
This session provides you the opportunity to learn about our application requirements, deadlines, and process.

Program Information Sessions (virtual)

Statistics (MS) | 9 a.m.
Economics (PhD) | 10 a.m.
Environmental and Sustainability Policy; Public Administration (MPA); Public Policy (MPP) | 12 p.m.
Anatomical and Translational Sciences (MS, Graduate Certificate) | 1 p.m.
Museums, History, and Culture (MA) | 3 p.m.

Program Information Sessions (virtual)

Geography (MS), Geographical Information Systems (Graduate Certificate) | 10 a.m.
Organizational Sciences (MA) | 11 a.m.

Chat Session (virtual)

Chat with our Admissions Team | 3 p.m. - 4 p.m.
Have a few lingering questions? We have the answers! Click on the blue "live chat" icon in the bottom right corner of this webpage, and our admissions team will be available to answer any of your remaining questions about the application process.

Program Information Sessions (virtual)

Integrated Biomedical Sciences (PhD) | 12:30 p.m.
Communication Management (MA) | 2 p.m.