About
From humble origins to a top global research university,
the steps we take here change the world.
27,000+
students enrolled from all 50 states, Washington, D.C., and 130+ countries
330,000+
alumni in more than 130 countries worldwide
500+
student organizations
20
NCAA Division I athletic teams
An Education Unlike Any Other
Chartered by an act of Congress on February 9, 1821, our students come to explore the past and chart new futures. They come to ask questions and get expert answers. They come to demand progress and lead it. They come to grow, learn and be steps away from monumental change.
Housed in a global city unlike any other, our students are immersed in an education unlike any other. Our students debate masterpieces in world-class museums, rise to service challenges issued by national leaders, and conduct pioneering research in cutting-edge facilities with faculty who are just steps away from the next breakthrough. This fusion of place and purpose, proximity and progress, creates an education and experiences that could only happen at GW.
Raising Higher: OneGW's Path to Preeminence
GW’s strategic framework is a bold roadmap for our third century—aligning our community as OneGW to generate impactful scholarship, strengthen student success, and sustain a culture of excellence across the university.
At GW, Research Doesn't Just Live in a Lab
At GW, our cutting-edge research drives real-world change, powered by a diverse community of scholars whose expertise is sought around the globe. Our campus serves as a vibrant hub of ideas and innovation, where leaders and changemakers from every walk of life share their perspectives — enriching our community and shaping the world beyond it.
A Global GW
GW’s location in the heart of Washington, D.C., provides for unparalleled access to leading international institutions, multinational corporations, global media outlets, and the governments of 177 countries via their resident embassies. This is a singular advantage—no other university has as much potential for international engagement within footsteps of its doors.
Hands-On Experience: Preparing to Take the Reins
Our connections to the world’s most influential organizations and institutions, many of which are in walking distance from our Foggy Bottom Campus, mean your education is not limited to the classroom. Undergraduate students and graduate students have internships or other hands-on learning experience before they graduate. With more than 12,000 internship opportunities available, you can get your feet wet at a variety of organizations, including the White House, Bloomingdale's, Discovery Communications, PwC, National Institutes of Health, and World Bank.
We also offer numerous funding opportunities to support unpaid internships to ensure that you can choose the best GW experience without worrying about financial considerations.
Monumental Alumni
We raise high the risk-takers, the visionaries and the game-changers. At GW, we raise high our monumental alumni.