Optional Immersions
Optional Immersions
Optional Immersions give online GW School of Business graduate students the chance to extend learning beyond the virtual classroom through elective, high-impact experiences. Whether you want to travel globally or engage in an on-campus experience in Washington, D.C., these opportunities are designed to deepen your skills, expand your network, and bring your coursework to life.
Short-Term Study Away Programs (STAPs)
Explore the world through intensive, elective study away experiences that build global business perspective and sharpen professional skills. STAPs combine academic and experiential learning while connecting you with international peers, business leaders, and fellow GW Business students across programs.
Business & Society Series: On-Campus Immersions (Washington, D.C.)
Experience campus learning firsthand through four-day, topic-focused immersions in Washington, D.C. These electives offer meaningful opportunities to engage with faculty and peers, network with industry professionals, and participate in real-world learning through site visits, guest speakers, panels, and interactive workshops.