GWU: School of Media and Public Affairs

Below you will find instructions and forms for undergraduate, graduate, and transfer admissions. Application forms for the Journalism and Mass Communication program, Political Communication program, and internships are also provided. Additional information can be found on the Columbian College of Arts and Sciences website.

instructions and forms

Freshman Admissions

Prospective / Transfer Student Instructions

Journalism and Mass Communication Program Application

Journalism Minor Form

Political Communication Program Application

Five-Year Dual Degree Program

Internship Instructions and Forms

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.