GW Sophomores: If you're interested in communication, journalism, media, digital communication, and public affairs, the School of Media and Public Affairs is for you! To become a major within SMPA, you MUST apply first - our program is selective and we can only accept a certain number of new applicants this year. Our Assistant Director, Professor Mike Shanahan, heads up the application process, so email him with any questions. For more information about the application process and to access the application forms, please click here. All applications are due by 5:00 pm on Friday, February 17, 2012.

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