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Navigating GW
GW's History
The George Washington University was created in 1821 through an Act of
the Congress, fulfilling George Washington’s vision of an institution
in the nation’s capital dedicated to educating and preparing future
leaders.
Today, GW is the largest institution of higher education in the
District of Columbia. We have more than 20,000 students—from all 50
states, the District and more than 130 countries—studying a rich range
of disciplines: from forensic science and creative writing to
international affairs and computer engineering, as well as medicine,
public health, the law and public policy.
GW comprises three campuses—Foggy Bottom and Mount Vernon in
Washington, D.C., and Ashburn, VA.—as well as several graduate
education centers in the metropolitan area and Hampton Roads, VA.
GW's Commitment
Our mission is to provide an environment where knowledge is created and
acquired and where creative endeavors seek to enrich the experiences of
the global society. With nine schools and colleges and nearly 100
research centers and institutes, our students receive hands-on
experience as they explore nearly any avenue of personal interest.
The depth and breadth of our academic programs, the exceptional
qualifications of our full-time faculty, the unmatched experiences of
our adjunct faculty and the strengths of our research initiatives allow
our students, our faculty and our staff to look at the world beyond the
classroom. They allow us to prepare the next generation of leaders.
