Important Policies
Cohort Postponement Policy
The George Washington University reserves the right to postpone a cohort prior to the beginning of the cohort. If the University deems postponement necessary, registered students will be informed at least 30 days prior to the residency and their enrollment will roll over to the following cohort of the program.
Extension & Reinstatement Policy
The Sports Philanthropy Certificate program is a five-month program. After the residency, you will have five months to listen to online course lectures and to complete your capstone project. If for some reason during the five-month period you need an extension, you can request one by forwarding a letter of explanation to sportsphil@gwu.edu.
Staff will review your request and determine if it will be granted. You can only receive one extension for a maximum of five months.
Financial Obligations
All financial obligations to The George Washington University must be met to receive a certificate.
Refund Policy
If a student withdraws form the program 30 days before the start date, refund is 100% of tuition minus a $100 withdrawal fee. If a student withdraws from the program within seven days of the start date, no refund is granted. A student who withdraws between the 30- and seven-day will either receive a full credit to the program the following year or a 50% refund.
For More Information
For more information on courses, faculty, residency or other general questions, contact the Sports Philanthropy Certificate program at sportsphil@gwu.edu or visit the program website