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The George Washington University Graduate Study and Admissions C. Dianne Martin, Associate Vice President Graduate Studies and Academic Affairs Kristin S. Williams, Assistant Vice President Graduate and Special Enrollment Management The George Washington University Fall 2009 Enrollment 10,095 undergraduate students 13,315 graduate and professional students 849 non-degree students Graduate student demographics Over half (55%) are female 10% are international students From all 50 U.S. states and 115 countries 1

The George Washington University Private university offering over 200 master s, doctoral, and graduate certificate programs. Programs offered through multiple locations and formats. Foggy Bottom (main campus) Mount Vernon campus (D.C.) Virginia campus (Loudoun County, Virginia) Graduate education centers throughout the Washington metropolitan area Distance learning (online) The George Washington University Nine colleges and schools: Columbian College of Arts & Sciences (includes School of Media and Public Affairs and Trachtenberg School of Public Policy & Public Administration) College of Professional Studies (includes Graduate School of Political Management) Elliott School of International Affairs Graduate School of Education & Human Development Law School School of Business School of Engineering & Applied Science School of Medicine & Health Sciences School of Public Health & Health Services 2

Research-Based Doctoral Programs American Studies (PhD) Biochemistry and Molecular Genetics (PhD) Biological Sciences (PhD) Biostatistics (PhD) Business Administration (PhD) Chemistry (PhD) Civil and Environmental Engineering (PhD) Computer Engineering (PhD) Computer Science (PhD) Counseling (PhD) Economics (PhD) Electrical Engineering (PhD) Engineering Management (PhD) English (PhD) Epidemiology (PhD) History (PhD) Hominid Paleobiology (PhD) Law (S.J.D.) Mathematics (PhD) Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering (PhD) Microbiology and Immunology (PhD) Molecular Medicine (PhD) Physics (PhD) Political Science (PhD) Psychology (PhD) Public Policy and Administration (PhD) Statistics (PhD) Systems Engineering (PhD) Practice-Based Doctoral Programs Curriculum and Instruction (Ed.D.) Educational Administration and Policy Studies (Ed.D.) Higher Education Administration (Ed.D.) Human and Organizational Learning (Ed.D.) Juris Doctor (J.D.) Medicine (M.D.) Nursing Practice (D.N.P.) Professional Psychology (Psy.D.) Public Health (Dr.P.H.): Environmental and Occupational Health Public Health (Dr.P.H.): Global Health Public Health (Dr.P.H.): Health Behavior Public Health (Dr.P.H.): Health Policy Physical Therapy (D.P.T.) Special Education (Ed.D.) 3

The Graduate Programs at GW: Marketing, Recruitment & Admissions 38,000 graduate applications yearly 17,000 graduate (master s, doctoral, certificate) 9,000 M.D. (medicine) 12,000 J.D. (law) Master s and certificate programs Fall 2009 13,985 applicants 7,992 admits 4,072 enrollees Doctoral programs Fall 2009 3,823 applicants 884 admits 409 enrollees The Graduate Programs at GW: Marketing & Recruitment Collaborative system: Most marketing & recruitment efforts are within the schools and programs Centralized customer relationship management system to manage prospect communications Marketing mix can include: Online & print advertisements Events (graduate school fairs, information sessions, open houses, campus tours) Print materials and direct mail Social networking (Facebook, LinkedIn, chatrooms) Outreach to alumni, recommenders, academic colleagues, employers 4

The Graduate Programs at GW: Admissions Collaborative system: individual applications are processed at the school or department level, with centralized oversight and data management. Prospective students apply online: Arts & Sciences, Business, Engineering & Applied Science, International Affairs, and Professional Studies: the University s online enrollment management system. Law, M.D., and Public Health and Health Services: common application systems (used throughout the U.S.) Admissions requirements, entry terms, and deadlines vary by program. The Graduate Programs at GW: Admissions Processing Admissions offices: Receive, process, and track applications and supporting documents. Provide preliminary review of applications. Serve as primary contact for applicants (answering questions, communicating admission decisions). May international transcripts.* Ensure department recommendations are consistent with University and school policies and standards. Department faculty committees review and evaluate applicants. I-10s and DS-2019s are processed by Office of International Student Services. * Some schools and programs require that international transcripts be evaluated by a foreign credential evaluation service. 5

Graduate Programs at GW: Admission Decisions Decisions are based on the total application, but the importance of different components of the application vary, depending on the focus and priorities of the individual program. Meeting minimum requirements does not guarantee admission. Many factors affect the admission decision: The applicant s academic and professional background and his/her fit for the program The competitiveness of that year s pool of applicants Institutional and program-specific resources The program s enrollment goals and strategies 6