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.
Featured Updates
Register for the Graduate Programs Open House!
Registration is open for the 2024 CCAS Graduate Programs Open House! The event includes program-specific info sessions and opportunities to engage with current students, faculty and our admissions team.
Dean's Election Conversation Series Starts September 24
During the runup to the presidential election in November, CCAS will host a series of three roundtable discussions focused on issues critical to the election. Dean Paul Wahlbeck will moderate the faculty panels.
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
Live From the Mall: CCAS Class of ’24 Shared Memories at Commencement
June 13, 2024
Live From the Mall: CCAS Class of ’24 Shared Memories at Commencement
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.”