The university is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE), a voluntary membership association of colleges and universities located in the mid-Atlantic region. Institutions in MSCHE’s jurisdiction undergo reaccreditation every 10 years. As part of the reaccreditation process, GW is currently completing its self-study.

The initiatives outlined as objectives and actions of the university’s Strategic Plan seize upon the academic opportunities afforded by GW’s location, diverse and accomplished expertise, and advancing research, as well as the unique cocurricular experiences and passionate interests of GW community.