BA Communications at George Washington University

Programme overview

The Communication program explores how people constitute and share meaning in an abstract world. A major in communication, two minors (communication and organizational communication), and a master's degree in communication management are offered. The bachelor of arts in communication provides a rigorous introduction to the study of communication from both the social scientific and humanistic perspectives. Courses examine the theory behind interactions and relationships in many contexts, and how it all applies in the workplace.

Faculty: Columbian College of Arts and Sciences | Department: Organizational Sciences and Communication | Location: Washington, DC, United States

What you will study

The general requirements stated under Columbian College of Arts and Sciences, Undergraduate Programs. Five courses (15 credits) in Communication (COMM) courses taken at the 2000 level or above selected from the following: Five courses (15 credits) taken at the 2000 level or above in a single department, major, or area of study outside this program, as approved by the major advisor.

Career pathways

Communication graduates are well positioned to enter the workforce in a wide range of fields as well as to continue their educations. Recent graduates have worked in advocacy, consulting, marketing, public relations, social media, and strategic communications positions with companies such as Accenture, Booz Allen Hamilton, Clark Construction, Deloitte, Edelman, General Electric, Grubhub, Hilton, L

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Application information

Entry requirements

University/college-level admission (applies to all majors): For information about the admission process, including deadlines, visit the Office of Undergraduate Admissions website. Applications can be submitted via the Common Application. For questions visit undergraduate.admissions.gwu.edu/contact-us.

USD 72,000 a year (2026-27). Full-time main campus undergraduate tuition for students entering in 2026-27 in the Columbian College of Arts and Sciences, School of Business, Elliott School, Milken Institute School of Public Health or School of Engineering and Applied Science (12-18 cr Source

First-year students enter in the fall semester; transfer applications are accepted for fall and spring admission.

Early Decision I deadline is November 1 and Early Decision II is January 5 (both binding); the Regular Decision deadline is January 5. Applications use the Common Application. Transfer applications are due April 15 for fall and October 1 for spring. Testing is optional (SAT or ACT), except for BA/MD, homeschooled and narrative-evaluation applicants. BFA applicants (except Interior Architecture) submit a portfolio of 10 to 15 works through SlideRoom. The application fee is $80.

International applicants whose first language is not English submit TOEFL (minimum 90), IELTS (minimum 6.5) or PTE Academic scores.

Apply through the official page: https://undergraduate.admissions.gwu.edu/

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