If GW offers you funding, you will receive a letter from the university detailing the exact amount of funding you will receive. If the funding is sufficient to cover all expenses for the duration of your program, you do not need to provide additional proof of funding. If the funding program is less than the total amount, you must have your own funding or that of another sponsor to make up the difference. Please note that a completed visa application form (PDF) is required, even if you are fully funded by GW. International students enrolling in one of the programs will need a visa qualification document, either an I-20 Form for an F-1 visa or a Form DS-2019 for a J-1 visa. The International Services Office (ISO) provides support and information to GW`s international students, scientists and lecturers. Some of the services ISO offers to international members of the GW community include: International applicants who require a GW I-20 or DS-2019 visa must provide a financial certificate confirming funding sources. You must contact our admissions office to request the form. Funds must be certified in U.S. currency and must not be based on employment in the U.S. during university studies.

Applicants who have not graduated from a regionally accredited U.S. institution must submit TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language), International English Language Testing Service (IELTS) or Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE) results. Please check with your admissions office for minimum score requirements. Applicants applying to graduate programs may be deprived of their English proficiency if they have obtained (or will be acquired) a post-secondary degree from an institution located in a country where English is the only language of instruction. Applicants who wish to be considered for an English proficiency exemption may be asked to take an English course for academic purposes, which may increase the duration and cost of their studies. The EAP program helps international students who speak English as an additional language to develop their academic and professional skills in written communication. Please read our FAQ for International Students for the Fall 2021 Semester *Starting in Fall 2023, international students who submit a Duolingo English Test score below 130 must meet the requirements of the EAP course. The application process for international applicants is the same as for domestic applicants, with the exception of certain additional requirements.

With international students accounting for 28% of total enrollment at Columbian College, we are proud of the diversity of our campus and the degree to which our university family participates in the global flow of ideas. Please note that the application is not complete and we cannot start reviewing it until we have received all the necessary forms. Be sure to complete the final step after the abstract and exam that completes the payment of the fee, and make sure it has been submitted successfully. The application requires a non-refundable registration fee of $80 for students. The joint application opens in early August for admission in the fall and spring. ISO is the first port of call for the GW international community and strives to eliminate administrative challenges for international students studying in the United States. GW offers a wide range of academic and extracurricular support services for all graduate students, as well as a variety of cultural organizations and other resources for international students. We recommend that you use all our services and opportunities, such as: If your transcript is not in English, a certified English translation must be submitted.

The English translation alone is sufficient at the time of the request. Official certificates are only required if admission is offered. International students enrolling at GW may be required to submit additional official documents. EAP course points do not count towards your final loan requirements or final GPA. If you do not successfully complete the EAP course, you may need to retake the course, or you may be placed on academic probation or released from your program of study. The $80 non-refundable deposit fee must be paid in the United States. Dollars, credit card (online only), international money order or cheque. Your name must appear on the cheque or money order. Cash, international postal orders or Eurochecks are not accepted. International students who have a TOEFL score below 100, an IELTS score below 7.0 (without an individual band score below 6.0), or a Duolingo English test below 120* must satisfactorily complete an Academic English (EAP) course in the first semester. Your letter of admission will indicate the EAP course you need to take. George Washington University`s student community is diverse and we invite students from around the world to join us.

If you are an international student who wishes to apply for a graduate program at GW, you must go through the same application process and submit the same general application materials as your peers, as well as some additional requirements. Please note that international students are generally not admitted to our summer sessions. Unofficial copies of your transcripts or academic records must be updated in your online application account. Carefully review your program`s admission requirements to determine which specific documents you need to include in your download. If you believe you are eligible for a waiver, please complete the exemption request form in English. Your application will be reviewed on an ongoing basis once your application and transcripts have been submitted. All international applicants must either submit an English language exam or apply for an exemption before the application deadline. Requests for exemptions will be reviewed within one week of submission for approval. International students must follow the same admission procedure for students and the same admission procedure for graduates as all other applicants, but must also submit additional documents. Completed applications must be submitted within the following deadlines. These deadlines are at least two (2) months before the deadline for submission of the complete visa application and financial certificate documents to the GW International Services Office (ISO). Fall Admission Deadline: To be considered for admission, there are minimum scores you must achieve.

Please note that some schools and programs require higher minimum requirements. Check the admission requirements for your program. Please give us several weeks from the time of application to process all documents and publish them on the GW Admission Portal. During the busy application phase, the portal is the best resource as we are constantly updating student applications and documents. After submitting your application, you will receive a link to the portal with instructions on how to log in. To apply for a visa to study in the United States, you will need a visa qualification document, either an I-20 form (for an F-1 visa) or a DS-2019 form (for a J-1 visa). These documents must be generated through the Student and Exchange Visitor Information System (SEVIS) and issued by a U.S. college or university or sponsoring organization designated by the U.S. Department of State.

On the joint application and relevant documents, please ensure that the applicant`s name is written as it appears on their passport or government-issued ID. Students must use the “Preferred Name” field on the shared app to provide a nickname if it differs from the name on the government-issued ID. All international applicants must provide a permanent physical mailing address (which is not a P.O. Box). Columbian College students and faculty engage in intellectual rigor that extends beyond our classrooms and labs to countries around the world. Each program option has its own specific admission requirements. See the program option you`re interested in for more details on admission. All international applicants to on-campus programs must apply at least six months prior to the specified application deadlines. Please also note that applicants for distance learning programs are not eligible for an I-20 visa. In addition to the materials required for each program, international applicants must submit additional documents.

We encourage international students to apply as soon as possible, as visa requirements may result in unexpected delays. Scam Warning: Scammers spoof U.S. government phone numbers to target international students. GW is optional, meaning that students applying for the first year or transfer admission are not required to submit standardized test results (SAT or ACT). GW requires SAT/ACT scores from these groups: Upon admission to GW, students currently studying in the United States on an F-1 visa must submit these additional documents: Portfolio exams are required for our BFA programs, with the exception of the BFA in Interior Design.