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.
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"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
MS NOW’s Kutler to GW Grads: Show Up through Uncertainty and Doubt
June 4, 2026
The media executive reflected on her career, cancer recovery and lessons from a lifetime in journalism during an emotional 2026 Commencement ceremony.
Student Research Takes Center Stage at CCAS Showcase
May 13, 2026
More than 250 undergraduate and graduate students across disciplines displayed their scholarly work at the fourth-annual CCAS Research Showcase.
GW to Offer Free Tuition to Families With Incomes Under $100,000
April 15, 2026
With GW's new program, new, first-time domestic undergraduate students entering in fall 2026 from families making less than $100,000 will receive full tuition.