Undergraduate
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The academic heart of GW and home of the engaged liberal arts.
Undergraduate
As an undergraduate in Columbian College, you are in a unique position to maximize your #OnlyatGW experience. From exclusive academic courses to enriching research opportunities, Columbian College is dedicated to providing you with experiential and engaged learning experiences both in and outside the classroom. And, with more than 160 majors, minors and combined degree programs (bachelor’s + master’s), we offer a program of study suited for virtually every interest.
Happening Now
Celebration 2024
Congratulations, graduates! Visit the CCAS Celebration website to watch videos from the doctoral, master's and undergraduate ceremonies.
Register for Summer Courses
Satisfy prerequisites, complete requirements for your major and make progress toward graduation.
Prospective Students
Current Students
"My undergraduate experience at GW has been filled with impactful moments, individuals and experiences so it is hard to pinpoint just one. I feel very fortunate to have been able to meet so many amazing and uplifting individuals through my time in the direct GW community."
Halea Kerr-Layton
BA '19, Spanish & Latin American Language,
Literatures and Cultures
Undergraduate Student Spotlights
Class of 2024 Share GW Memories
May 8, 2024
From internships and classroom experiences to forging friendships and attending one-of-a-kind events, the CCAS Class of 2024 recalled their fondest GW memories.
CCAS Community Members Recognized for DEI Contributions
April 10, 2024
Faculty, students and staffers were honored for their “unwavering commitment to DEI principles.”
Born to Run—for President
March 13, 2024
How did Barack Obama and Bruce Springsteen team toward the political promised land? Luther Rice Fellow Maureen Rafter studied the president and the Boss.