Graduate Programs Virtual Open House

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The 2026 Columbian College of Arts and Sciences (CCAS) Graduate Programs Virtual Open House is the perfect opportunity to explore what it means to be a GW graduate student and dive into 90+ cutting-edge degree and certificate programs within CCAS. Connect directly with current GW graduate students, engage with world-class faculty, and get personalized guidance from our admissions team. This is your chance to ask questions, navigate the application process, and uncover the incredible resources and opportunities waiting for you at GW!

Exclusive benefit: Attending Open House is the only opportunity to receive an application fee waiver for CCAS graduate programs.

Graduate Studies at CCAS: Welcome from Dean Paul Wahlbeck

Tailored to You

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, enabling you to select the one that best fits your schedule.

Application Fee Waiver

Open House is the only opportunity to receive an application fee waiver for a CCAS graduate program. To qualify, attend at least one session and submit a complete application by your program’s deadline. For program deadlines, consult the master's, doctoral, and certificate pages.

All sessions are listed in Eastern Time (ET).

Each day of the Open House, you’ll have the chance to join webinars on important admissions topics along with program-specific sessions led by CCAS faculty. Sessions are designed to be approachable and informative, starting with a 30-minute overview and followed by an open Q&A—so you can get clear answers about the application process, funding opportunities, and what it’s really like to be a GW graduate student.

Featured Session

Fact vs Fiction: Master’s & PsyD Application Workshop | 12 p.m.
Thinking about a master’s or PsyD degree? Join us for this interactive workshop that debunks common myths about the graduate application process. Learn what admissions committees really look for in personal statements, resumes, and recommendation letters, plus tips on deadlines, GRE requirements, and application best practices.

Program Information Session

Interaction Design (MA) | 7 p.m.

Program Information Sessions

Data Science (MS) | 10 a.m.
Biological Sciences (MS) | 11 a.m.
Women's, Gender and Sexuality Studies (MA, Certificate) | 1 p.m.
Interior Architecture (MA, MFA) | 2 p.m.
New Media Photojournalism (MA) | 6 p.m.
Art History (MA) | 7 p.m.

Featured In-Person Day

GW Graduate & Professional School Fair | 4:30 p.m.

Featured Session

Student Q&A | TBD

Hear directly from current CCAS graduate students about their experiences at GW. From navigating the admissions process to finding community and balancing academics, they’ll share honest insights to help you picture yourself here. Bring your questions and get real answers from those living the graduate experience.

Program Information Sessions

Museum Studies (MA) | 9 a.m.
Organizational Sciences (MA) | 11 a.m.
Forensic Sciences (MFS, MS, Graduate Certificate) | 12 p.m.
Chemistry (MS) | 2 p.m.
Philosophy & Social Policy (MA) | 4 p.m.

Program Information Sessions

Applied Psychology (MS) | 10 a.m.
Speech-Language Pathology (MA) | 11 a.m.
Museums, History & Culture (MA) | 12 p.m.
Statistics (MS) | TBD
American Studies (MA) | 1 p.m.
Clinical Psychology (PsyD) | 2 p.m.
Communication Management (MA) | 3 p.m.

Featured Session

Supporting Your Career Success | 1 p.m.

Learn about career services and how our staff will assist you with your career goals. Program Information Sessions

Program Information Sessions

Migration and Diaspora Studies (MA) | 12 p.m.
Mathematics (MA, MS) | 3 p.m.

Featured Session

Faculty Q&A | TBD
Connect directly with some of the professors who lead CCAS graduate programs. Learn about their research, teaching, and the opportunities available to graduate students. This is your chance to ask questions and gain insider insight into what sets GW apart.

Program Information Sessions

Media & Strategic Communication (MA) | 1 p.m.
Forensic Psychology (MA) | 2 p.m.

Program Information Sessions

Criminology and Sociology (MA) | 10 a.m.
Art Therapy (MA) | 12 p.m.
Political Science (MA) | 2 p.m.
Classical Acting (MFA) | 4 p.m.
TSPPPA Master’s Programs | 6 p.m.

Featured Session

Funding Your Master's Graduate Education | TBD
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.

Program Information Sessions

History (MA) | 10 a.m.
Applied Economics (MS) | 11 a.m.
Funding Your Master’s Education | 1 p.m.
Anthropology (MA) | 2 p.m.
Contemporary Art Practices (MFA) | 6 p.m.

Program Information Session

Interaction Design (MA) | 8 a.m.