The George Washington University (GW) is located in Washington, D.C., with one campus in the heart of the city and another in a northwest residential neighborhood. Our location puts us 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
The college search process has changed as a result of COVID-19. We're adapting to those changes just as you are. We're here to help you navigate your college search process all the same, with campus tours and visits as well as virtual programs to share more about the GW experience.
If you are just beginning your college search and want general information to guide you, visit our Journey to College page for resources!
Best of luck on your journey to GW - and know that our office is here to help you along the way!
Engage with GW
Below you'll find all of our offerings to help you learn more about the GW community, to engage with our staff and students, and to get answers to all of your burning questions. We've categorized them as if they were college courses, but of course, there are no pre-requisites - choose whatever works best for you!
Explore at your own pace
Watch one of our three on-demand sessions:
Take a digital tour of campus with our virtual tour, student-led video tour, or YouVisit.
Do a self-guided tour. Use our self-guided tour booklet or listen to our GW Unfiltered walking tour. Can't make it to campus? Use either resource with our virtual tour or Google Maps!
Connect with us
Sign up for updates from our office. We'll keep you updated on the latest from GW and remind you when it's time to apply.
Subscribe to GW Unfiltered, our student-run podcast about life at GW. (Available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and other platforms)
You can also follow GWAdmissions on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter.
Virtual Sessions
You've explored our offerings and want to learn more. Our virtual sessions provide additional information about GW while allowing time for your questions.
Virtually, we offer sessions from GW's Corcoran School of the Arts and Design and GW's School of Engineering and Applied Sciences (SEAS). For general information, view our on-demand programs (found under GW101 above).
In-Person Tours
In-person tours are on pause through at least January 31, 2022.
In-person, GW offers campus tours Monday through Saturday, as capacity and staffing limits allow. These visits give you a taste of campus life and time to ask questions of our student tour guides and professional staff. See complete details about our safety protocols and requirements, then schedule your visit from our in-person visit page.
Try independent study
You're practically a GW expert, but you still have questions. Get answers from our staff and current students!
- Chat with students on our Life at GW page.
- Schedule time (by video or phone) with your admissions representative. Unsure of your representative? Browse our admissions staff list to find the rep for your area.
- Not sure who to ask? Contact our office at 202-994-6040 or via this form and we'll do our best to help you.
Dive into GW Virtually
The George Washington University is open, although campus tours are on pause through at least January 31, 2022. We continue to offer virtual engagement opportunities. Find details on our in-person and virtual offerings above. For university updates, visit Onward GW. For COVID-19 information and resources, visit the CDC’s website. Please contact our office with any questions about the admissions process. Thank you for your patience and understanding during this time.
Take a Virtual Tour of GW
Use GW's virtual tour to navigate our campuses and the D.C. area. See how close we are to landmarks like the White House, State Department, American Red Cross, and the Washington Monument. Then, sign up for a virtual visit to explore your life as a GW student.
Watch Our On-Demand Information Session
Spend some time in our Admissions & Alumni Welcome Center and explore campus - from wherever you are! Register for our on-demand information session to familiarize yourself with GW.
"I chose to come to GW because I wanted to study political science in a place where all the action is! My educational experience at GW has been absolutely incredible. The professors I get to work with have years of experience in their fields that translates to teaching us how to apply what we are learning to the real world. I have had the honor to study with past DNC employees, members of the White House Correspondent Organization, and diplomats who have gone out of their way to make us love the content we are learning. The internships and jobs I have gotten in DC have been because of the extraordinary network professors and students have established at GW! I am so grateful for my GW experience!”
Adriana F.
Political Science Major and an Organizational Science minor
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