GSEHD Spring Preview Day 2026
Saturday, March 14 | 9:30 am - 2:30 pm | University Student Center
At this event, you'll meet and connect with students, faculty, and staff that you will be working with during your time at GW. You will have the chance to:
- Get information about financial aid and scholarships
- Attend a masterclass led by GSEHD faculty
- Connect with current students at a panel discussion
- Meet with GSEHD admissions and student success coaches
- Attend a resource fair
- Take a tour of our beautiful campus located in the heart of the district
If you have any questions about this event, please contact GSEHD Admissions at education
gwu [dot] edu (education[at]gwu[dot]edu).
Schedule of Events
(A detailed schedule will be provided to you on the day of the event.)
| 9:30 am | Check-in, Light Breakfast | 3rd Floor Foyer, breakfast in Continental Ballroom |
| 10:15 am | Welcome Session | Amphitheater |
| 10:30 am | Student Panel | Amphitheater |
| 11:30 am | Masterclass with GSEHD Professor | Room 310 |
| 12:30 pm | Pick a session of your choice: Admissions & Financial Aid Overview | Amphitheater Student Success: Tips to Be Successful in Graduate School | Room 311 |
| 1:00 pm | Lunch & Resource Fair | Continental Ballroom |
| 2:00 pm | Tour of Foggy Bottom Campus | Depart from 3rd Floor Foyer |
Masterclass
Artificial Intelligence in Reality: Beyond the Hype and Frenzy
Dr. Shaista Khilji, Department Chair and Professor, Human and Organizational Learning
In recent years, we have witnessed the remarkable rise of artificial intelligence, which is poised to completely shift the way we think, learn, and work. In this session, Professor Khilji takes the class beyond AI hype and frenzy, presents competing narratives, and highlights the challenges of adopting and scaling AI. She outlines strategies for leaders and managers to handle escalating resistance within the organization.
Connect With Your Admissions Coach
Each prospective student is paired with an Admissions Coach who represents your academic program. Your coach is here to help you explore academic options and answer any application or post-admission questions you have.
Choose your program area below to connect with your designated admissions coach. (Expand each area to see a full list of included programs.)
- Department of Counseling
Programs Include: Master's in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, Rehabilitation Counseling, School Counseling; PhD in Counseling; Post-Master's Certificate in Counseling; GC in Counseling and Life Transitions; GC in Foundations of Rehabilitation Counseling
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Kai Taylor-Deak
Assistant Director of Admissions
askcounselinggwu [dot] edu (askcounseling[at]gwu[dot]edu) | 202-994-9283- Department of Curriculum & Pedagogy
Programs Include: Master's and EdD in Curriculum & Instruction, Master's in Elementary Education, GC in Curriculum Writing, Evaluation, and Development, GC in Literacy Education
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Cristen Jones
Assistant Director of Admissions
teachinfogwu [dot] edu (teachinfo[at]gwu[dot]edu) | 202-994-0012- Department of Educational Leadership
Programs Include: Assessment, Testing & Measurement in Education; Educational Technology Leadership; Education Policy Studies; Experiential Jewish Education; Higher Education Administration; International Education; Museum Education
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Megan Ward
Assistant Director of Admissions
askdelgwu [dot] edu (askdel[at]gwu[dot]edu) | 202-994-9283- Educational Leadership & Administration Programs
Programs Include: Master's, EdD, EdS, and Post-Master's Certificate in Educational Leadership & Administration
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Cristen Jones
Assistant Director of Admissions
teachinfogwu [dot] edu (teachinfo[at]gwu[dot]edu) | 202-994-0012
Schedule Meeting with Cristen >- Department of Human & Organizational Learning
Programs Include: Master's in Organizational Leadership & Learning, EdD in Human and Organizational Learning, GC in Leadership Development, GC in Organizational Learning & Change, GC in Sustainability Leadership
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Kai Taylor-Deak
Assistant Director of Admissions
askholgwu [dot] edu (askhol[at]gwu[dot]edu) | 202-994-9283- Department of Special Education & Disability Studies
Programs Include: Master's, Certificates and Doctoral Degrees in Special Education (all focus areas)
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Cristen Jones
Assistant Director of Admissions
teachinfogwu [dot] edu (teachinfo[at]gwu[dot]edu) | 202-994-0012- Individualized Master's
Program: Individualized Master's
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Cristen Jones
Assistant Director of Admissions
teachinfogwu [dot] edu (teachinfo[at]gwu[dot]edu) | 202-994-0012- PhD in Education
Programs include: PhD in Education Concentrations
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Cristen Jones
Assistant Director of Admissions
docinfogwu [dot] edu (docinfo[at]gwu[dot]edu) | 202-994-9283- Undecided
202-994-9283 education gwu [dot] edu (education[at]gwu[dot]edu)2136 G Street NW, Washington, DC 20052
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