University

The George Washington University

Chartered by the United States Congress, the George Washington University (GWU) was founded in 1821 in downtown Washington, D.C. GWU is spread out among three campuses: Foggy Bottom and Mount Vernon in D.C., and the Virginia Science and Technology Campus in Ashburn, Virginia. The university offers a variety of degrees, ranging from undergraduate, graduate and professional, online, and off-campus. With ten colleges and schools, students can pursue studies in medicine, international affairs, and renowned programs in GW's Law School and Graduate School of Education and Human Development.