We are pleased that you are interested in applying to the George Washington University. As a selective institution, GW receives applications from every state and more than 120 countries.

You should apply to the George Washington University (GW) as a first-year applicant if you are currently in your senior year of high school or have earned a GED or completed high school but never enrolled in college courses.

People come to Washington, D.C. for many reasons. They come to explore the past and to chart new futures. They come to ask questions and to seek expert answers.

The GW Undergraduate Student Portal is designed so the applicant can not only check the status of their admissions application, but also find their GWID, view missing documents, find our contact information, and when it’s posted, view their application decision and next steps.

After submitting your application, your admissions portal will display your checklist of supporting materials. You'll be able to upload or request some documents directly from the portal. Note that it may take several weeks to process documents and post them to your GW portal.

Because we take a holistic approach to the application review process, we have no minimum GPA or SAT/ACT requirements for admission. However, admission to GW is competitive; admitted students are typically strong academic students in their high school graduating class.

The George Washington University's Corcoran Scholars program engages talented students across many disciplines who are driven by challenging academic and artistic growth. Located in the heart of Washington, D.C., GW offers a vibrant …

Whether you have questions about the application process, life at GW, or your academic options, our staff can answer all of them and more. Talk with us one-on-one or in a group to learn more about college life in the nation’s capital.

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Our work is guided by the ethical standards of our professional organization, the National Association for College Admission Counseling (NACAC). We are committed to recruiting and enrolling students who are academically strong, talented, diverse, and passionate about putting knowledge in action.