Admissions & Resources
Admission to the Forensic Psychology Program is considered on a rolling basis. The program accepts approximately 50 people for incoming fall classes and 25 for incoming spring classes. Students must meet application requirements and complete an interview.
Join the Graduate Programs Virtual Open House: October 20–30
Registration is now open for GW's 2025 Columbian College of Arts and Sciences (CCAS) Graduate Programs Open House! The virtual event features program-specific information sessions and opportunities to interact with current graduate students, faculty and our admissions team.
The Forensic Psychology Program will host a virtual information session for prospective graduate students on Thursday, October 23 at 4 p.m. EDT. Attendees will receive an application fee waiver.
Preferred Qualifications
- GPA of 3.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale
- Strong statement of purpose and recommendation letter
- GRE requirement is currently waived for Spring 2026 and Fall 2026 applicants (see below)
Recommended Qualifications
- Verbal General GRE Test score in the 50th percentile or higher (strongly recommended for applicants with GPA of 3.5 or below)
MA in Forensic Psychology Info Session: January 22
Join us online for an information session discussing the field of forensic psychology and GW's Master of Arts in Forensic Psychology program.
Application Deadlines
Fall Admission
January: Application review begins
February 1: To be considered for fellowships and financial aid
April 1: Admissions without consideration for financial aid
Spring Admission
August: Application review begins
October 1: Deadline
Applications submitted after these deadlines will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
Attendance Requirements
All classes are held at GW’s Alexandria Graduate Education Center. There are no online classes due to the nature of forensic psychology coursework.
Classes are small in order to foster productive discussion. We offer evening and weekend courses to accommodate people who work full time; however, a flexible work schedule may be required to complete externship hours.
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