First-Year Class Programs
Your GW journey starts here! The First-Year Experience is all about kicking off your adventure, finding your people, and getting the most out of everything GW has to offer.
- First-Year Bucketlist
- Explore the National Mall and monuments
- Visit the Smithsonian museums
- Try out local D.C. restaurants
- Attend a GW basketball game
- Join a student organization
- Take a picture in front of the George Statue
- Visit the GWU Farmers Market
- Attend Midnight Breakfast
- Explore Georgetown’s shops and waterfront
- Check out the monuments at night
- Participate in a GW tradition like Fountain Day
- Go to a District Connections event
- Meet with your academic advisor
- Take a ride on the Metro
- Visit a new D.C. neighborhood
- Get involved in community service with the Nashman Center
- Attend a CLRE community event in your residence hall
- Stop by the Deli for a bagel
- Study in the Kogan Plaza Tempietto
- Stop by a political event or lecture on campus
FIRST-YEAR PROGRAMS
Adventure Bound
Adventure Bound is GW's outdoor co-curricular, pre-semester experience for new, incoming first-year students. Meet fellow students, learn more about life at GW, and build lasting memories in the great outdoors.
District Connections
District Connections offers students access to staff- and peer-led events around the District that help you forge connections with your fellow classmates and the vibrant city around you. Best of all, these exciting events are completely free for students!
Founding Scholars
Founding Scholars welcomes new, incoming first-generation college students to life at GW.
LEAD GW
LEAD GW is a dynamic, co-curricular program for incoming, first-year undergraduate students. This program empowers students to learn more about themselves, socially responsible leadership, and their new home.