The
George
Washington
University
is
a
dynamic
institution
located
in
the
heart
of
Washington,
D.C.
Founded
in
1821
and
chartered
by
the
United
States
Congress,
GW
is
situated
in
the
middle
of
national
and
international
power
and
influence.
It
is
the
largest
institution
of
higher
education
in
the
nation's
capital,
and
for
over
180
years
GW
has
served
current
and
future
leaders,
managers
and
professionals
in
the
global
community
The
George
Washington
University
is
accredited
by
the
Middle
States
Association
of
Colleges
and
Schools,
the
regional
accrediting
body
recognized
by
the
U.S.
Department
of
Education
and
The
Council
on
Post-Secondary
Education.
State
agencies
and
reputable
academic
institutions
only
recognize
degrees
from
regionally
accredited
institutions
when
considering
someone
for
employment,
or
further
academic
study
(including
transfer
or
course
credit).
These
programs
also
meet
the
tuition
reimbursement
standards
of
most
agencies.
The
Graduate
School
of
Education
and
Human
Development's
professional
education
unit
has
been
continuously
accredited
by
the
National
Council
of
Accreditation
of
Teacher
Education
(NCATE)
since
1954.
The
MBA
program
is
fully
accredited
by
The
Association
to
Advance
Collegiate
Schools
of
Business
(AACSB
International).
