Required Materials for M.S. Programs

Applicants must submit the following materials in order to be considered for admission into a master's program at SEAS. All materials except test scores must be uploaded to the online application form:

1. Online Application
   
   ACCESS ONLINE APPLICATION
   
    
2. Transcripts
   • Scanned copies of unofficial transcripts are required from all colleges and universities attended, whether or not credit was earned; the program was not completed; or the credit appears as transfer credit on another transcript. 
   • Please ensure that all transcripts are properly scanned and attached to the online application form. Otherwise, applicants will receive notifications requesting legible transcripts, which may delay review of their application.
   • Please do not mail official transcripts unless you are instructed to do so by a SEAS admissions officer. Admissions decisions are based on unofficial transcripts.
   • For international applicants, please see additional requirements for attaching foreign transcripts to the online application.
      
3. GRE scores
   • The Graduate Records Examination (GRE) is required of all applicants, except for current GW undergraduates applying for a Combined Five-Year Program.
   • GRE scores must be sent to institution code 5246 through the Educational Testing Service (ETS).
   • There is no minimum score required on the GRE for admission. However, applicants are encouraged to score above the 60th percentile of the Quantitative section of the exam in order to be considered competitive.
      
4. English proficiency exam scores (international applicants)
   • Please view the International Admissions section for information on English language exam score requirements and sending scores to GW.
5. Letters of Recommendation
   • Two (2) letters of recommendation is required to be submitted with the online application form. These may be from your academic advisor, professor, and/or employer.
   • If you would like to be considered for funding (assistantships, scholarships, etc.), you will need to submit three (3) letters of recommendation with your online application.
      
6. Statement of Purpose
   • 250-500 words that clearly states your purpose in undertaking graduate study at the George Washington University; academic objectives, research interests, and career plans; and related qualifications including collegiate, professional, and community activities.
   • Applicants are not penalized for submitting essays longer than 500 words. However, concise essays are strongly encouraged, as it demonstrates your ability to convey information in a simple manner.
   • The Statement of Purpose must be written by the applicant. Any essay found to have been written by anyone other than the applicant or plagiarized from other published materials, will be withdrawn from consideration.
      
7. Résumé/CV
   • A current résumé or curriculum vitae (CV) should be uploaded with the online application form.
   • If you have published articles in peer-reviewed publications, please include them as a hyperlink.