Before Applying to GW
The George Washington University is an exciting place to spend your college years. We are a highly selective and competitive private institution that enrolls a bright, talented and diverse student body. We seek students who have the academic preparation, motivation, interests and character to thrive and succeed at GW and the greatest potential to contribute to the life of our University.
Whether you are a high school senior about to embark on the college selection process or a student just entering high school, we encourage you to make the most of your college search. Meet with the GW admissions officers who travel to your area, visit our campuses, ask questions of our faculty and students and talk with your guidance counselor to learn as much as you can about GW. We know you will find that GW is a dynamic and extraordinary University.
Why GW? A Unique Location.
GW's location in Washington, DC guarantees students an academic and extracurricular experience like no other.
Why GW? Extensive Experiential Learning.
At GW students have extensive access to experiential learning options, including internships and research opportunities.
Why GW? Learn With The Best.
At GW your classmates bring many different perspectives. Students come from all 50 states, Puerto Rico, Virgin Islands, the District of Columbia and 120 countries.
Why GW? Our Students Come First.
GW students receive a high level of student services which assists in their transition to college, making the most of their college experience, and preparing for graduation.
Why GW? Proven Student Engagement.
Community involvement and student engagement are fundamental GW values. Last year GW's Office of Community Service supported 2,500 volunteers participating in a total of 55,000 service hours.
Why Visit?
Life at GW is rich with opportunities in the classroom, on campus and in the city. Our goal is to share this life with you by borrowing from our own personal GW experiences and, more importantly, those of our students. Visiting campus will give you the opportunity to:
- Tour both the Foggy Bottom and Mount Vernon campuses
- Meet with admissions representatives
- Chat with current students
- Explore surrounding neighborhood restaurants, memorials, embassies and museums
The GW Experience
Students
All in the Family
Greg and Heather Hachenburg talk about their undergraduate experience at GW, one of many sibling pairs to share in the Colonials legacy.
Creating Next Generation Leaders
GW program helps female students connect with leading women across a variety of fields and develop their roles as future women in leadership.
Where the City is a Classroom
Freshman volunteers experience life beyond Foggy Bottom...
Faculty
Fighting Neglected Diseases
GW professor works to eradicate diseases that affect the health, education and economic development of the world's poorest people.
Building the Super Computer
Pioneering lab puts GW at the forefront of high-speed computing and offers GW students unprecedented access to science and skills of the future.
Blast From the Past
Students map an ancient—and dramatic—eruption as part of a geological research program in the nearby Blue Ridge Mountains.
Alumni
Giving Back to the District of Columbia
D.C. public health director calls GW education the foundation of his career.
GW Opens Doors
A chance encounter with a GW alumna helped give one GW undergraduate, an aspiring broadcast journalist from Texas, his big break.
The Legend Lives On
The $2 million bequest commitment caps a lifetime of philanthropy and service to GW, establishing the Elyse B. and Donald R. Lehman Endowed Professorship in Theoretical Physics.