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Graduate Studies

Graduate Studies

 

Innovative and comprehensive programs

Embracing the breadth and depth of the arts and sciences.

 

 

Whether you are taking the first steps to applying to GW’s Columbian College, newly accepted or already part of the CCAS student body — welcome! Our renowned faculty, stellar student leaders and graduate studies staff are here to help you get the information and resources you need. 

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Graduate education steeped in

Rigorous scholarship

& practical application

 

Grad Studies at a Glance

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2188 graduate students

 

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91,500 alumni in all 50 states and 120 countries

 

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490+ permanent full-time faculty

 

 

Graduate Students in Action

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Migration Degree Guides Students in Policy, Practice

September 9, 2026

The new MA in Migration and Diaspora Studies Program prepares students to understand human mobility and address its consequences.

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Psychology and Cinema: Inside a Cannes Classroom

July 9, 2026

Twelve CCAS professional psychology students joined a one-of-a-kind study abroad course at the Cannes Film Festival to explore the science behind storytelling.

Rebecca Kutler standing at a podium in graduation regalia giving a speech

MS NOW’s Kutler to GW Grads: Show Up through Uncertainty and Doubt

June 4, 2026

The media executive reflected on her career, cancer recovery and lessons from a lifetime in journalism during an emotional 2026 Commencement ceremony.