Undergraduate Program

More than 500 students are currently seeking a degree in one of the two majors available in the Department: Government or Foreign Affairs. This large number means that introductory courses are large (200+ students). After these large courses, which are designed to give students an overview of a large, complex topic, students can choose from upper level courses and seminars which focus on a more specific area.

Most students who receive a degree in government and foreign affairs go immediately into the work force. An increasingly large percentage of students go on to graduate work, either in the discipline or in law schools around the country.

For further information about majoring in the Department, see these options:

• Requirements for the major in Government
• Requirements for the major in Foreign Affairs
• Requirements for the minor in Government or Foreign Affairs
• FAQs Frequently Asked Questions About the Government and Foreign Affairs Major Requirements

The Department also offers two special study options for interested, motivated students: The Distinguished Majors Program and The Honors Program. For further information, see these options:

• Distinguished Majors Program
• Honors Program

For information on scholarships and internships available to undergraduates:

• Scholarship and Internship Information

Related Links:

• Center for Politics at the University of Virginia
• The Miller Center for Public Affairs at the University of Virginia
• Center for Survey Research

For further information about any of these topics, or to pick up the necessary forms for majoring in Government or Foreign Affairs, please stop by our office in Room 240, Cabell Hall, or contact us. We look forward to seeing you.