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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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GW Fam Fest 2025

Save the Dates: Fam Fest

Join us for Fam Fest, our first annual Spring semester Family Weekend, filled with fun, connection, and GW spirit! Spend time with your student, explore both GW and the vibrant city of DC, and enjoy a range of exciting events. It’s a weekend designed to create lasting memories and celebrate the GW community.

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Vice Provost for Student Affairs and Dean of Students Colette Coleman talking with two students in front of a display board with the question "What does democracy mean to you?"

Democracy is in our DNA

This university initiative seeks to strengthen our community through civic engagement and dynamic experiences that inspire curiosity and exploration. Our commitment is to cultivate a campus environment where each member can engage with opportunities and programs that foster student development, wellbeing and belonging at GW and beyond.

 

 

 

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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Garret Johnson sitting on the sidelines; dribbling a basketball at a home GW game
 
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Courage Beyond the Court

Numbers often tell a story in the world of basketball—points scored, rebounds grabbed, games won. But for Garrett Johnson, a GW rising sophomore forward, the number on his jersey—nine—carries a narrative far beyond the confines of the court. 

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Revolutionary Tales: Dhvani Modi Is Student Leader of Bedazzling Bhangra Blowout

Being co-executive director of the Indian folk dance is just another way the junior has connected with GW’s South Asian community.

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Dhvani Modi
 
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Demetrius Apostolis
 
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Revolutionary Tales: Demetrius Apostolis’ Pride is Full Speed Ahead

The rising senior, former SGA vice president and pilot in training is a member, advocate and ally of the LGBTQIA+ community at GW.

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How I Got the Job: Interning at Washington’s Hallowed Institutions

Rising senior Alanna Moskowitz spent last academic year interning at both the Department of Justice and White House.

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Alanna Moskowitz shaking hands with Director of the Office of National Drug Control Policy Rahul Gupta