Special Programs For Freshmen
Freshman year is a time of discovery and change for all The George Washington University students but, for a select group, the experience is heightened by programs that are tailored to the students’ greatest intellectual passions. These programs blend or deepen study in diverse subject areas, creating a distinctive context for course work and forging an intellectual community for students with shared academic goals.
We encourage incoming freshmen with special interests to apply to a program designed to enhance and expand their academic experience.
Combined Degree Programs
GW’s combined degree programs offer exceptional students with a clear sense of direction an opportunity to accelerate their studies through compressed coursework. This reduces the number of years required to earn an advanced degree.
Women’s Leadership Program
During this yearlong residential experience, participants examine issues related to women's leadership—its nature, expression and exercise—in intellectual, artistic, social, political and technological contexts.
Scholars in Quantitative and Natural Sciences
This program offers a specialized, integrated approach to scientific research and engagement for students interested in biology, chemistry, physics, computer science, mathematics or statistics.
Dean’s Scholars in Shakespeare
Students in this program delve into the study and performance of Shakespeare’s works, enjoying specially tailored introductory courses, guest artists, lectures and programs—both in Washington and in London during spring break.
The GW Experience
Students
GW student entrepreneurs may apply for spots in entrepreneurship incubator.
A Home Away from HomeTwins study medicine and public health at George Washington.
Student Co-Produces New AlbumGeorge Washington student José Curbelo helped produce an album of northern Uruguayan music for Smithsonian Folkways.
A Call to ServiceGW students traveled to Guatemala, Honduras, Los Angeles, New Orleans and Puerto Rico as part of the fourth annual Alternative Winter Break program.
Faculty
GSPM professors teach practical skills to emerging politicians in Egypt.
South African Youth Perform at GWLatest collaboration between Professor of Theatre Leslie Jacobson and the Bokamoso Youth Centre premieres Friday.
A Life-Changing CourseToday’s reading by Aryeh Lev Stollman, author of “The Far Euphrates,” is the first of six from visiting artists in this spring’s Jewish Literature Live course.
Alumni
New scholarship program enables graduates to put a face and name to donations.
Fifteen alumni and one doctoral student will conduct research around the globe with 2011-12 Fulbrights.
Furry Friend Gets Kids Excited About LearningGeorge Washington alumna helped create a curriculum for elementary school students centered on the dog who used to serve as the postal service’s mascot.
