General Study Programs
If you wish to take a course or courses and are not applying to a special non-degree program, you are considered a General Study Applicant. You’re also considered a General Study Applicant if you are a student visiting from another college or university, a prospective degree applicant, a working professional or if you are interested in personal development.
Spring 2023 APPLICATION DEADLINE
The Spring 2023 application will open on November 1st. The application deadline is Monday, January 9th. All students enrolling in any in-person courses must demonstrate compliance with GW's vaccine requirements. Additional information on the University's COVID response can be found on the Onward GW website, along with complete up-to-date information on campus health guidelines.
Eligibility
If you have been suspended from any educational institution for poor scholarship or are not in good standing at your current or prior institution you will not be eligible to enroll as a non-degree student for one calendar year after the last effective date of the sanction. An applicant who has been denied admission within this university will not be eligible to enroll as a non-degree student for the same semester for which the application was denied. Visiting international students have additional eligibility requirements. Please review the University Bulletin for all university policies regarding non-degree students.
Application Process
To learn more about the application process, please visit our application process page.