GWU: School of Media and Public Affairs

Below you will find instructions and forms for undergraduate, graduate, and transfer admissions. Additional information can be found on the Columbian College of Arts and Sciences website.

applying as a freshman or transfer
Freshman Admissions
Tranfer Admissions

applying from within GW
Journalism and Mass Communication Program Application
Journalism Minor Form
Political Communication Program Application
Five-Year Dual Degree Program

applying as a master's student
Master of Arts in Media and Public Affairs Instructions and Application
Master of Arts in Global Communication Instructions and Application

financial aid
Undergraduate
Graduate

The School of Media and Public Affairs is a dynamic, interdisciplinary program based in the heart of Washington, D.C., where media, public affairs and politics intersect. At SMPA our undergraduate and graduate programs combine elements of strategic communication, journalism and political communication with contemporary issues in domestic and international politics.