How much does it cost?

The program costs vary by campus. Please call for information.

Do I have to meet the technical
prerequisites before applying?

No, technical prerequisites can be met once a student has applied and been accepted into the program. Workshops are offered for degree-seeking students to meet prerequisite requirements.

Is an IS degree necessary
to be admitted to the program?

No, students are admitted with diverse academic backgrounds and a variety of work and professional experience.

Can I send my application in pieces or
is it better to send everything together?

Students may submit materials together or as they are collected. However, applications are reviewed only once a complete application is submitted. Therefore, it does not benefit the student to submit their application piece-by-piece.

What are the application deadlines?

Starting in October of each year, applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. Applicants are encouraged to submit completed applications as early as possible for evaluation. Candidates seeking financial assistance and international students requiring visas are encouraged to apply by April 1 for the fall semester, October 1 for the spring semester, and March 1 for the summer semester. The Virginia Campus, Ashburn conducts rolling admissions. Please call Kim McDevitt at 703-726-8330 for details.

Do I need a GRE or GMAT?

GRE and GMAT test scores are not required, but may be recommended if an applicant has a GPA lower than 3.0 or has an undergraduate degree in an unrelated field.

What will my diploma say?

Students graduate with a Master of Science in Information Systems Technology.

Still more questions?

Main Campus, Washington, DC (MIS, ISD, ISPM)
1-877-464-9478, 202-994-6403, or msist@gwu.edu.

Virginia Campus, Ashburn (MIS, ISD)
703-726-8330 or vais@gwu.edu.

Graduate Education Center, Arlington (MIS)
703-248-2800 or msist@gwu.edu.