BluePrint: Webinar Series
Building Your Family’s GW Foundation
Every great journey starts with a solid blueprint—The Blue Print is your family’s guide to navigating GW with confidence.
This webinar series is designed specifically for new GW families, providing the essential tools, resources, and insights needed to support your student’s success. Through interactive Zoom sessions, campus experts—your architects of the GW experience—will walk you through key processes, timelines, and campus resources, ensuring you feel informed and ready to build a strong foundation for your student’s journey. All sessions are recorded and listed on the website 48 hours after the session occurs.
Sessions This Month
- Dining on Campus | May 27, 12 - 1 PM EDT
Join our Dining team who will share insights on on and off-campus dining options, meal plans, dietary support, and maximizing meal plan benefits.
Upcoming Sessions
- Financial Matters | June 3, 12 - 1 PM EDT
Hear from the Student Services Hub as they share an overview of the office, how to review financial aid packages, navigate the e-Bill system, FERPA, and more.
- Supporting First-Gen Students and their Families | June 9, 7 - 8 PM EDT
Join us for a special session where our office's first-generation members discuss the unique challenges and experiences of being the first in their families to attend college. First-generation college students are those whose parents or guardians have not completed a bachelor's degree. This event aims to provide valuable information, resources, and support to help students and their families navigate the transition into college successfully.
- Support at GW | June 11, 12 - 1 PM EDT
Here at GW, your student's success is our top priority. The university offers a robust support network that is dedicated to helping your student achieve their academic and personal goals and helping them navigate challenging circumstance that may arise. Join Student Support, Academic Commons, The Office of Disability Support Services, and the Office of Student Success as they discuss academic and student support resources and ways families can support their student build skills around self-awareness, self-advocacy, and resilience.
- Health & Safety at GW | June 16, 12 - 1 PM EDT
Before your student even steps onto campus, it is important to make a transition plan for their health, safety, and wellbeing needs. Join members from our Student Health Center, and Campus Safety as they discuss resources and strategies to support your student's wellbeing.
- Academic Advising & Class Registration | July 1, 12 - 1 PM EDT
Academic Advisors from each school will guide students through class registration, academic advising, and course selection. We'll cover key topics like credit load, creating a balanced schedule, and how families can support their students as they start their academic journey at GW.
- Community & Belonging | July 16, 12 - 1 PM EDT
A student's sense of belonging and connectedness to their community is a critical aspect of their college experience. GWU has a variety of opportunities for students to engage with others and share meaningful experience. Join members of the GW community as they share about the student experience and making a plan to get the most out of our community.
- Interfaith & Spiritual Life at GW | July 20, 12 - 1 PM EDT
Join us for a conversation on Interfaith and Spiritual Life at GW, where we’ll explore how students can stay connected to their faith, discover new traditions, and find community on campus. Learn about the support, spaces, and programs available for students of all religious and spiritual backgrounds.
- Preview to Operation REV UP! (Move-In at GW) | July 21, 12 - 1 PM EDT
Join members of GW's Campus Living and Residential Education to discuss Operation REV UP! (move-in at GW) and provide tips for a successful move - near or far.
- GW Parent & Family Panel | August 4, 7 -8 PM EDT
We know that families and supporters are important partners in a student's successful transition to GW. Join our panel discussion with current GW families as we learn more about their experiences in supporting their student and being involved with the GW Community.
Recordings
- Orientation 101 | Recorded Session
Join members of the NSO team review tasks your student will need to complete this summer, what you can expect in terms of communication (student and family), and how to support your student during this transition.
- Residential Experience at GW | Recorded Session
Join members of the Campus Living & Residential Education team, who will guide you through the housing process, what to expect in the residence halls, and how to support your student's transition to residential living.