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DSA cultivates an inclusive community that supports connection, growth, and well-being for every student throughout their GW journey.
Welcome Class of 2028!
As you settle into your new home at GW, I hope you find that many doors are open to you, for whatever you may need. My team and I in the Division for Student Affairs (DSA) are in the University Student Center and around both campuses, ready to talk and to connect you with resources for wellbeing, support, relationship building, and more.
You’re part of the GW family now and we’re proud of the diverse, engaged, driven students who make up the fabric of our community. You belong here, and we in DSA will be with you as you define what being a GW student means to you. Connect with me on Instagram @GW_DeanOfStudents.
Take care and Raise High!
Colette Coleman
Vice Provost for Student Affairs & Dean of Students
WHAT'S HAPPENING IN DSA
Weeks of Welcome
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. Welcome events showcase the many resources GW has to offer for academic success and student support, opportunities for involvement, and more.
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.
GET TO KNOW OUR OFFICES
“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
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
