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.
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
Street Smarts: Geography Class Maps D.C.’s Immigrant Identity
October 8, 2025
In her Migrants in the City Dean’s Seminar, Geography’s Elizabeth Chacko turns the District into a classroom as students explore urban diversity.
DIG-ging Anthropology: Senior Bridges Labs, Leadership
September 10, 2025
Lucia Kustra studies primate cultures and leads the next generation of anthropologists as president of the DIG pre-professional fraternity.
Game, Set, Science: How Physics Powers Tennis
September 10, 2025
From hardcourts to hard science, CCAS faculty and alumni explain why physics can perfect your play.