Undergraduate Programs

The School of Media and Public Affairs (SMPA) brings Washington into the classroom with world-class faculty and speakers. Our students engage with the world around them through internships and access to decision makers, community leaders and power brokers.

Despite the bustle of GW's urban campus, students in the school experience a genuine sense of community and connection fostered through small classes, frequent SMPA-exclusive events and a sense of common purpose. Our faculty members inspire an innovative and entrepreneurial spirit to reflect the demands of the media and the marketplace.

Future graduates come to Washington with ambitious goals, curious minds and diverse backgrounds. They develop a deep understanding of the media's complex role in the way people connect with one another and are informed and governed. Our graduates are future leaders in government, politics, business and journalism.