George Washington University (GW)

The George Washington University was created in 1821 through an Act of Congress, fulfilling George Washington's vision of an institution in the capital of the United States dedicated to education and the preparation of future leaders. 

Today, GW is the largest institution of higher education in the nation's capital. In addition to engaging in rigorous academic programs, GW students value the energy and excitement of the university's social and service-oriented communities. Students take full advantage of the fact that the world intersects GW's campus and participate in a wide range of cultural, political, culinary, and social ventures off campus. į

Available exchanges

GW hosts the University-wide exchange.

Restricted subject areas

Exchange students may not enrol in these courses: graduate level courses (labelled 4999 and above), courses in the fields of interior design & architecture, law, nursing, medicine, or courses in the Semester in Washington Program (denoted as PGMT). įNot suitable for Economics students. 

Most courses at GW are open to exchange students who meet prerequisite requirements.  

Below are a few popular subjects of study: Political science, international affairs, engineering. These may be more restricted and have a more limited course availability for exchange students.  


GW operates on a semester basis, with 15 weeks in each semester. The semesters are referred to as fall (late August through late December) and spring (early January through mid-May). 

Students attending GW for a degree enter a degree program that focuses on a particular major or area of study. Exchange students are admitted to GW as non-degree students and can register for courses in any of the undergraduate majors. 

Students are encouraged to consult the below resources when preparing for course selection:

 

 

**Please be aware, there may not be an up-to-date course catalogue available at this exchange destination. Please use the information available to get an idea about what you can study while on exchange**   


Guaranteed accommodation?

Yes 

University accommodation 

Campus housing is the most convenient place for students to reside while studying at GW. 

Over 7,200 students live on campus and enjoy the proximity to the academic buildings, library, dining hall, basketball stadium, and the International Services Office. Exchange students are guaranteed campus housing and typically live with two or more suitemates in various buildings and room types, ranging from apartment style to a single bedroom with a common bathroom. Students usually only share an immediate bedroom and bathroom with one other person. The Campus Living & Residential Education Team works hard to try to ensure that exchange students are mixed in with American students and exchange students from countries other than your own. 

Private accommodation

Most students will stay in university accommodation.  


Immigration/Visa Requirements

In order to get a visa, you will need to prove you can access the average cost of living at GW. This is calculated based on how much average costs for accommodation, meals, health insurance etc. will cost. This includes proving access to funds through personal funds, or family or sponsorship funds. The amount to show is around $27,000 in total. This can be across multiple sources. You will need to provide sponsorship letters from personal funds/family members/sponsor funds/Sponsor organisations etc. 

Please bear this in mind. If you cannot prove this, you will not be able to get a visa and therefore not be able to go on exchange.  

How much it will cost to go on exchange to George Washington?

GW's costs are published annually by the Office of Student Financial Assistance. 

Health insurance  


Semester 1 (Fall): August - December į  

Semester 2 (Spring): January - May  

Exchange students acclimate to life at GW during a week-long mandatory orientation program prior to the start of the semester, run by the Office for Study Abroad Exchange Team and GW student volunteers, who have recently studied abroad. 


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GW has provided the following documents for prospective exchange students.


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