Undergraduate
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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.
Register for Summer Session!
Register for summer courses today! Satisfy prerequisites, complete requirements and make progress toward graduation. Plus, the Summer Scholarship is now open for applications.
Celebration 2025
Columbian College looks forward to honoring this year's graduates! Join us online May 15–17 for the livestreamed doctoral, master's and undergraduate ceremonies.
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
Time to Shine: CCAS Showcase Highlights Student Research
April 9, 2025
More than 200 undergraduate and graduate students across disciplines displayed their scholarly work at the third annual CCAS Research Showcase.
Life-or-Death Decisions: Philosophy Student Weighs Ethics of Organ Transplants
February 12, 2025
Luther Rice Fellow Seyeon Moon is applying philosophy and bioethical standards to understanding who receives organ transplants—and who doesn’t.
Cooking Up Culture Italian Style
December 11, 2024
From the classroom to the kitchen, students explored Italy’s culinary traditions in Italian Professor Lynn Westwater’s hearty history and literature course.