Founded: The George Washington University, a private not-for-profit institution, was chartered in Washington, D.C. in 1821, and is governed by a board of trustees.  The GW Virginia Campus was established in 1991.

GW Virginia Campus – Research & Technology Campus: The GW Virginia Campus in Loudoun County is a robust center for innovative research, graduate education, and advanced partnerships.  As the University's research and technology campus, it is creating centers of excellence in transportation safety and security, public health and homeland security, professional and executive education, and information technology and telecommunications. Located at the University Center in Ashburn, the campus is strategically positioned in the Northern Virginia technology corridor near Dulles International Airport.

Campus Growth: Since 2001, the Virginia Campus has grown from one building to three and from 50 acres to 95 acres. 

• In 2001, the University announced plans to build an 86,000 square-foot facility to house the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) Academy.  The facility, which opened in September 2003, includes state of the art classrooms, laboratories, an outside simulation court for accident reconstructions, and other equipment used in training accident investigators. 

• In February 2002, the University purchased a 204,000 square-foot facility sitting on 40 acres adjacent to the Virginia Campus along Route 7.  The building houses GW’s Information Systems and Services (ISS) staff and Data Center, the Virginia Campus Library, select academic and research programs, and other administrative offices.  

Strategic planning for the future of the Virginia Campus benefits from the expert advice of an advisory board of industry, community, and public sector leaders.  The Virginia Campus is committed to providing innovative programs that meet changing workforce demands and the needs of a rapidly growing region. 

Innovative Programs: The GW Virginia Campus offers innovative executive programs for experienced professionals seeking advanced degrees without career interruption.  Graduate education is provided in key focus areas of education and business leadership, information technology and telecommunications, engineering and transportation safety, and in the health sciences. 

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