BA Political Communication at George Washington University

Programme overview

The Political Communications program at GW is the first-of-its-kind—as a student, you’ll explore the nature and political effects of our rapidly evolving media environment. Our faculty of accomplished academics and practitioners will guide you through how mass media, the internet, and new information and communication technologies are changing the political field in the United States and around the world.

Faculty: Columbian College of Arts and Sciences | Department: Media and Public Affairs | Location: Washington, DC, United States

What you will study

The general requirements stated under Columbian College of Arts and Sciences, Undergraduate Programs. Two political science (PSC) courses (6 credits) numbered 2000 or above. 1Students must achieve a minimum grade of C in SMPA 2102 to remain in the major. 3Only one 3-credit internship taken under SMPA 3197 can be counted toward the major. Students must achieve specified grades in some courses.

Career pathways

You’ll participate in life-changing internships around the D.C. area and beyond—our students have held internships that include blogging for Politico and the Huffington Post or media production at CNN, Fox News, and NBC’s "Meet the Press." Our graduates have gone on to successful careers on the campaign trail, in Congress, or in offices and boardrooms around the world.

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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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