At GW, a whole city is your classroom and renowned experts are your teachers.
AND THAT'S JUST YOUR FIRST YEAR...
Enrollment and the Student Experience
Student Organization Fair
With more than 475 registered organizations on campus, student organization are a big part of life at GW. Join us at our annual student org fair to meet with leadership and members to learn more about the opportunities that each group provides. Don’t miss your chance to meet them all in one place.
New Student Orientation
We are excited to welcome you to your new home at GW. New Student Orientation will be pivotal in your transition to life in college, this experience with your peers, faculty and staff will give you an opportunity to learn more about your new home and resources available at GW. We look forward to meeting and engaging with you.
District Connections
We’re uniquely situated in one of the most global cities in the world and first year students can participate in District Connections to take advantage of that. Join us for free weekly staff- and peer-led activities for a chance to explore our city and connect with a group of your peers.
My best experience at GW was my first month here living in Thurston Hall. Everyone had their door open and people would just walk into rooms and introduce themselves. Coming here knowing no one, it made it very easy to make friends.
- Asher Price
My best experience at GW was my first month here living in Thurston Hall. Everyone had their door open and people would just walk into rooms and introduce themselves. Coming here knowing no one, it made it very easy to make friends.
- Njeri Allen
STUDENT CHECKLIST
Welcome Week
August 25- September 1, 2019
Welcome Week at the George Washington University provides opportunities for students to connect, build relationships, learn about resources, and build a community at GW. Welcome Week events showcase the many resources GW has to offer for academic success and features opportunities for involvement at the Mount Vernon Campus, in the performing arts, sustainability activities, multicultural student services, international student activities, student organizations, and more.
UPCOMING EVENTS
August
23
Friday
Music Open House
2:00pm
September
05
Thursday
Fall Dance Program Auditions
7:00pm
September
21
Saturday
"Our sisters blow us away #SisterSummer" [email protected]
"new bf jk @dobsonn ." [email protected]
"a lil late at night but ready to tackle on dc in a few weeks" [email protected]
"Posting this a little late, but still in shock that I get to do cool science all summer with some truly incredible people" [email protected]_duchin
"Hey Siri, play “Feels Like Summer” by Childish Gambino" [email protected]
"#gwu #holi" - @aravindmahendra
"Painting a school during Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service" [email protected]
"Last weekend was the absolute best start to grad school I could possible imagine. I’m in love with these people and their hearts for improving our daily healthcare experiences. Thank you @gwu_mha" [email protected]
