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DSA cultivates an inclusive community that supports connection, growth, and well-being for every student throughout their GW journey.

 

WHAT'S HAPPENING IN DSA 

 

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Students enjoy a casual celebration on the National Mall

Weeks of Welcome

August 22-September 30
Weeks of Welcome provides opportunities for students to connect, build relationships, learn about resources, and build a community at GW as they start a new semester. WoW events showcase the many resources GW has to offer for academic success and student support, opportunities for involvement, and more.

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2025 Fall Comedy Show featuring Joel McHale, Oct. 25, Smith Center

Fall Comedy Show: Joel McHale

October 25
Tickets are on-sale now for the annual Fall Comedy Show during Alumni & Families Weekend! This year, comedian Joel McHale, known for his roles on "Community," "The Soup," and "The Bear," will headline the event at the Smith Center.  

 

GET TO KNOW OUR OFFICES

 

 

Explore All DSA Offices

 

 

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Vice Provost Colette Coleman poses with three GW students outside Gelman
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"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 Provost for Student Affairs & Dean of Students

 

 

 

EVERY DAY, WE'RE HELPING STUDENTS FIND PRIDE OF PLACE AT GW

 

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14% of the GW undergraduate student population is a member of a fraternity or sorority

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86% of first-year students made at least one connection with another student during New Student Orientation

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16,417+ undergraduate and graduate students are involved in at least one student organization

 

 

STUDENT STORIES

 

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Reggie Jaramillo stands in front of the Washington Monument for Commencement 2025
 
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Darianny Bautista stands on GW's campus
 
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2025 graduate Ken Wang
 
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GW graduating senior Demetrius Apostolis sits in a United 777 flight deck
 

 

 

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GW Student Affairs logo on an acrylic sign posted on a dark blue wall

CONTACT US

DSA Main Office
University Student Center
800 21st St. NW, Suite 204
Washington, DC 20052

Phone: 202-994-6555

Email: studentsatgwu [dot] edu (students[at]gwu[dot]edu)

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