The George Washington University is an independent academic institution that serves more than 25,000 students through various colleges and business schools in Washington, D.C. The university offers a range of graduate and undergraduate academic programs that includes landscape design, publishing, law, police science, medical education, community advocacy, legislative affairs, strategic public relations and paralegal studies. Its schools and colleges maintain libraries that house over 600,000 educational books and a variety of electronic resources. The George Washington University s schools and colleges offer various sports activities, such as baseball, basketball, golf, soccer, swimming, tennis, softball and volleyball. The university administers distance learning and housing programs. It operates the Columbian College of Arts and Sciences, School of Medicine and Health Sciences, and Elliott School of International Affairs. The university administers the GWorld Card program. The George Washington University is accredited by The Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools.