BA Judaic Studies at George Washington University

Programme overview

GW’s Judaic Studies program educates students in the history, languages, and cultures of the Jewish people from ancient times through our own. Our interdisciplinary courses, which range from biblical archeology to American Jewish literature and from moral philosophy to material culture, highlight the complexities of the Jewish experience. Outside the classroom, the Judaic Studies program regularly sponsors trips to theatres and museums and hosts lectures and performances by celebrated personalities in a wide range of fields. GW is also the home of the I.

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

What you will study

The general requirements stated under Columbian College of Arts and Sciences, Undergraduate Programs. Two semesters of study in a single foreign language (or the equivalent) Five additional courses (15 credits) selected from the two lists above.

Career pathways

Many Judaic Studies’ graduates have gone on to careers as doctors, lawyers, journalists as well as professors and business professionals.

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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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