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Student Affairs empowers the personal and academic development of

OUR DIVERSE COMMUNITY

OF STUDENTS 

 


"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

Colette Coleman

What's Happening in DSA

Orientation Leaders hold a "welcome" sign in the student center.
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Welcome to GW!

The Division for Student Affairs is so excited to have you join our vibrant community and to be a part of the next cohort of leaders and change-makers that are developed here at GW. We have so much planned for you, starting with New Student Orientation!

George's Essentials
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New Podcast for Students

George's Essentials is a brand new podcast, premiering Summer 2023 for all new students! Learn more about life at GW and stay up-to-date with all things Orientation. New episodes come out every two weeks!

George Mascot holding a felt pennant saying "Revolutionaries"
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Raise High, Go Revs!

After 12 months, 47,000 points of feedback and 8,000 moniker suggestions whittled down in a comprehensive community engagement process to four finalists, the university announced its new moniker: the Revolutionaries.

 

Banner that reads "welcome to GW" hanging from the Tempietto in Kogan Plaza

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

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Veteran Fulfills Dream Career

The William and Joanne Conway Transitioning Warriors Nursing Scholars Initiative at GW helps veterans like Elizabeth Kovacich enter the civilian nursing workforce. Read more!

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VIDEO: GW Here & Now

What's Good? If Someone Was Coming to DC For A Day What Would You Recommend They Do?

Watch the full video!