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Mission Statement

The Office for Study Abroad provides and facilitates quality international educational opportunities at The George Washington University. As educators, we promote the academic, personal, professional, and intercultural development of students before, during, and after their study abroad experiences.  We respond effectively to student needs, contribute to campus internationalization, and foster cultural understanding and self-awareness among the student body.

Through the Office for Study Abroad, The George Washington University is a Charter Member of the Forum on Education Abroad and a member of NAFSA: Association of International Educators (NAFSA) and the Institute for International Education (IIE) among other organizations. The Office for Study Abroad adheres to the NAFSA Code of Ethics and Statement of Principles in International Educational Exchange and supports the Responsible Study Abroad: Good Practice for Health and Safety Guidelines developed by the Interorganizational Task Force on Safety and Responsibility in Study Abroad.