International Visiting Scholars Program: Current Visiting Scholars

On behalf of the administration, we welcome you and congratulate you on your decision to pursue scholarly and intellectual development in the Columbian College of Arts & Sciences at the George Washington University.

Our university's prime location in Washington, D.C., provides scholars with rich opportunities to engage all the government agencies, institutions, foreign embassies and intellectual communities located in the nation's capital. 

As the first step, you will receive a formal invitation letter from the college, securing your spot here at GW. Next, all scholars should be in the process of securing their J-1 visa by filling out their DS-2019 paperwork online for the Department of State. After, we request you submit your proof of funding to the college. 

Services Offered to Scholars

The International Visiting Scholars Program (IVSP) offers the opportunity to interact with GW faculty and students, introduction to experts at national and international organizations and institutions in the Washington, D.C. area and a unique opportunity to create a network of colleagues from all over the world through engagement in research utilizing a multitude of resources, such as:

• A GW university email account
• A GWorld Card (GW identification card)
• Access to the George Washington University Library
• Assigned faculty mentor to support scholar’s research (during the academic year)

Extensions and Renewals

Current Visiting Scholars who wish to apply for extension or renewal, please complete the application form, which will be posted on this page when available. 

Any questions can be sent to the CCAS Global Initiatives Team at ccasglobalgwu [dot] edu (subject: International%20Visiting%20Scholars%20Inquiry%20) (ccasglobal[at]gwu[dot]edu).

Campus Access for Visiting Scholars

Upon your acceptance as a visiting scholar to CCAS, please begin the following process to ensure you have campus access when you arrive at GW and direct any questions to ccasglobalgwu [dot] edu (ccasglobal[at]gwu[dot]edu). 

1. Coordinate with your sponsoring department to set up your GW User ID.
2. Once your User ID is set up, use it to login to myCHC.
3. Once you obtain clearance, visit the GWorld Card Office with your government ID to get your GWorld Card issued, which will provide you tap access to GW facilities. 

If you require further assistance with campus access, please submit your request to the Campus Assistance Portal. 

Research Presentation

A written report of your research is due prior to the end of your term. Please direct all questions regarding the mandatory oral presentation and written report to ccasglobalgwu [dot] edu (ccasglobal[at]gwu[dot]edu).