Journey to GW
The George Washington University (GW) is located in Washington, D.C., with our main campus in the heart of the city and a second undergraduate campus in a northwest residential neighborhood. We’re blocks from the White House, the National Mall, and other D.C. institutions. GW students benefit from our location, with enriched academic, social, and professional experiences for students in every major.
Start Your Journey to GW
We offer resources to help you navigate your college search, from our Admissions 101 series to assist you early in the process to virtual and on-demand sessions you can watch from anywhere to in-person campus tours. All of these resources will help you get to know the GW experience to see if it's the right place for your undergraduate education.
Best of luck on your journey to GW - and know that our office is here to help you along the way!
Engage with GW
We offer a variety of options to help you learn more about the GW community, engage with our staff and students, and answer all of your burning questions. Choose what works best for you.
Watch On-Demand
Learn more about GW, our location in Washington, D.C., and the admissions process from wherever you are, whenever you want, with these on-demand videos.
If you have additional questions about campus or admissions, please contact our office.
Attend Virtually
Our virtual sessions provide information about GW while allowing time for your questions.
These sessions usually have a specific focus, such as those offered by GW's Corcoran School of the Arts and Design and GW's School of Engineering and Applied Sciences.
If you're looking for an overview, watch our on-demand content or explore our campus below.
Visit Our Campus
Whether you come for a campus tour or an on-campus event, we look forward to showing you our downtown Washington, D.C., home.
Campus tours provide a taste of life at GW and time for questions for our student tour guides and professional staff. Each student is limited to three guests (for a maximum of four visitors per party).
If an event or tour isn't available on your desired day, use our self-guided tour booklet or our augmented reality tour.
Group Visits
Looking to tour GW's campus with a group of high school students? We offer group visits throughout the academic year and can provide a custom experience for your high school, community college, or community-based organization. We ask that groups be larger than 10 students and no more than 50 students, with at least 1 chaperone for every 10 students. All visits must be scheduled at least two weeks in advance.
View available group visit opportunities
If your group has fewer than 10 students, we encourage you to have students register individually for a traditional campus tour. If you need assistance finding a suitable date, contact us.
Admissions 101
We believe in the importance of demystifying the college search experience for all high school students.
This video series was developed for students in 9th through 11th grades who are starting their journey to college and want to be set up for success, both academically and financially, prior to applying for college. We have also included a video for parents and guardians of high school students who may need a primer (or a refresher!) on various aspects of the college search process.
- Admissions 101: Finding Your Fit
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Presented by Jake Deyton
This session will help you define what is important to you as you build your list of colleges for consideration. For many students, location, campus culture, class size, and cost all play a part in forming that final list. Hear how to gather accurate information, how to interpret statistics, how to document a “campus vibe” and how to make sense of all the various data points as you research and visit the campuses that most interest you.
- Admissions 101: The College Application
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Presented by Carol Lee Conchar
You’re taking great classes, and you’ve visited lots of colleges. Next stop: the actual application! Review important information about understanding which colleges use which application platforms, what it means to be test optional, the value of a good personal statement, when to ask for letters of recommendation (and whom to ask for them), and how to present your activities in a way that tells your story of leadership and community engagement.
- Admissions 101: The College Essay
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Presented by Chris Butler
Our previous videos got you ready to submit your application, and now it’s time to write your essay. We know this can be one of the hardest or most intimidating parts of the college application, and it can be hard to know where to start. In this session, get some tips and tricks on how to write an incredible essay that will represent you well and help colleges learn more about you.
- Admissions 101: Application Types
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Presented by Kavita Chandran
With the help of our previous videos, you should have a list of colleges and your essay ready to go. Now, it's time to actually apply! There are many different ways you can apply to a college or university: regular decision, early decision, rolling admissions, and more. Let's break them all down and help you decide which application type might be right for you.
- Admissions 101: Parents and Guardians
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Presented by Tyson Brown
Are you a parent or guardian going through the college search and application process with your student? Join the George Washington University Office of Undergraduate Admissions as we provide some advice and guidance on how to best support your student through this time in their lives.
- Admissions 101: Financing Your College Experience
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Presented by Ben Toll
Financing a college career can be a confusing and stressful journey. Join Ben Toll, Dean of Undergraduate Admissions at the George Washington University, as he breaks down the terms to know, sources of funding, and how to read a financial aid award.
Watch "Ten Things to Know About Financing Your College Experience"
- Admissions 101: First-Generation Students
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Presented by Federico Glitman
First-generation students face a unique set of challenges when they start their college careers. That's why we've put together a list of things for you to know to make your transition to campus as smooth as possible.
- Financial Aid 101
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Presented by Tony Sutphin, Office of Student Financial Assistance
Learn all about applying for federal aid with the Free Application for Federal Aid (FAFSA), the CSS Profile, loans, and other ways to finance your education.
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Have questions above and beyond what can be answered from these options?
Call us at 202-994-6040 or connect with us.
"From getting the chance to intern at major news organizations like CNN and NBC News to shaking the speaker of the House’s hand during a random tour of the U.S. Capitol, there are just too many memories to choose from when looking back at my time at GW."
Nicholas Anastácio
Class of 2024, Political Communication and Data Science
