The health and safety of the GW community is a top priority for the University.
GW is working with local, state, and federal public health officials to monitor the situation and respond appropriately.
Please visit Campus Advisories for updates and information.
GW CARES Student Assistance Fund
M.L. "Cissy" Petty, Ph.D.
Dear GW Students:
Today, we are sad. We ache for our sisters and brothers, our mothers and fathers, our friends and our neighbors, our classmates and peers who continue to live in an unjust world that surrounds them. The senseless deaths of Ahmaud Arbery, Breonna Taylor, and George Floyd and others before them did not have to happen. Their lives were taken too early and we will never fully appreciate the good they brought into this world.
Almost two years ago when I moved to D.C., I eagerly ran to the Supreme Court and took a joyous picture. I was so proud that our nation finally saw to it that I could marry whomever I loved in the name of equality. I returned this weekend to the same spot and found myself at odds. When I looked up again at these words, “Equal Justice Under Law,” I felt heartsick realizing the hollowness of those words. Until ALL OF US have equal justice under the law, no one does.
As we navigate through uncertain times, it's more important than ever to focus on our own well-being.
Take time to take care of yourself. Practice self-care.
GW can help! We've assembled virtual well-being tips and information, so that no matter where you are in the world, you have the resources you need right at your fingertips.
How will you #RaiseUpGW?
We’re here to help. The Colonial Health Center (CHC) is available for phone triage, medical consultations, and mental health counseling and support 24 hours a day, seven days a week at (202) 994-5300.
The Foggy Bottom and Mount Vernon campus CHC locations are closed until further notice.
If you are concerned about a student’s well-being, please submit a CARE Report.
Now more than ever, maintaining our connection to each other is so important. Social distancing asks us to be physically apart, but there are still many ways to stay engaged with the GW community.
The Office of Student Life is here to share opportunities for engagement at a distance by curating thoughtful ways to connect with each other throughout the summer.
Take a look at what's happening and let us know if you have an activity or idea to be featured. We look forward to connecting with you from wherever you are in the world as we #RaiseHigh from afar!
Our number one priority is ensuring the safety of our community and we stand ready to support our students through this difficult time. On campus students were asked to vacate GW residence halls and only a limited number of exceptions were made.
With government stay-at-home instructions issued to limit the spread of COVID-19, we do not believe it will be safe for students to return to campus in the coming weeks to move out of the residence halls.
Our focus is on packing and storing student belongings through the start of the Fall 2020 semester at no cost. We are exploring options for the shipping of some items or the retrieval of stored belongings.
During the instructional continuity period, it's important to think about academic integrity in online learning environments. The Office of Student Rights and Responsibilities has put together a useful guide for students and faculty.
Follow @studentlifeatgw to stay connected to the community of engaged students.
Follow @gwcampusrec for weekly workout challenges, tips, and resources to stay healthy!
Follow @gwtrails to get outside and learn how you can explore the outdoors responsibly.
Follow @homeatgw to stay connected to the residential community, your home at GW.
