How are the classes at GW?

aaron21
Wed, 27 Apr 2011 23:32:50 +0000

The classes are mostly very good. To address some of your questions:

Size is of course relative, so here is a typical breakdown:

-Most intro lectures will be either 100 or 300 students. No class has over 300 and only the common requirements will every be this large. Most courses vary in size by section, so you often can choose between a 300 person lecture or a 90 or even 50 seat one. (There are some reasons to choose the larger one). The 300 courses usually include a discussion section of 20 students.

-The average upper level course I would say is 40-90 students. Some are as small as 20. It also depends on the department. Also if you don’t mind taking classes on the mount vernon campus, classes there tend to be capped at 20 or 40.

-UW and Deans Seminars are capped at 15 I believe

-Before you register for classes, you can view online (once you are a registered student) how many seats are available in each class. This can help you choose.

-All professors are required to hold office hours 1-2 a week. I have had mostly good experiences and have yet to have a professor I couldn’t get a hold of.