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Winter Break Hours & Resources
During the upcoming Winter Break, university services or office and building hours will be adjusted. University offices are closed Dec. 24 through Dec. 31 for Winter Break, Jan. 1, 2026, for New Year’s Day, and Jan. 2, 2026, for a special day off for faculty and staff. Learn more about Winter Break.
GW Gala
Saturday, January 31
Join us at the National Portrait Gallery and Smithsonian Museum of Art for GW Program Board's annual Gala! This #onlyatGW tradition welcomes all students, alumni, faculty, staff and friends. Purchase your tickets online!
GET TO KNOW OUR OFFICES
"In the Division for Student Affairs, you'll meet a team of people committed to enhancing the GW student experience. We are here for you from the first day you step on campus through to commencement: planning your orientation, advising your student organizations, creating your home away from home, and so much more.”
Colette Coleman
Vice President for Student Affairs & Dean of Students
EVERY DAY, WE'RE HELPING STUDENTS FIND PRIDE OF PLACE AT GW
14% of the GW undergraduate student population is a member of a fraternity or sorority
86% of first-year students made at least one connection with another student during New Student Orientation
16,417+ undergraduate and graduate students are involved in at least one student organization
STUDENT STORIES
Revolutionary Tales: Riley Whitlock Finds Her Place in GW’s Sustainability LLC
Motivated by firsthand experiences, the first-year student is building community and advancing greener efforts through GW’s newest residential program.
From the Flight Deck to Foggy Bottom: Navy Veteran Builds Community and Career at GW
After four years of service, Anthony Gutierrez is helping strengthen GW’s military-affiliated community while preparing for a future in aviation engineering.
M.B.A. Student Architects a Story of Ambition and Resilience
After narrowly escaping tragedy, Terry Bitar rebuilt her life in D.C., founding a thriving design firm and returning to GW to finish the degree she started.
Indigenous Students Celebrate Living Cultures ‘Every Day, Every Minute’
Junior Jacob Brittingham, president of Students for Indigenous and Native American Rights, puts being a citizen of the Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma at the heart of his story.
CONTACT US
DSA Main Office
University Student Center
800 21st St. NW, Suite 204
Washington, DC 20052
Phone: 202-994-6555
Email: students
gwu [dot] edu (students[at]gwu[dot]edu)