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GET INVOLVED

Creating spaces and opportunities for engagement throughout your GW journey.

 

 

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A diverse group of students, faculty, and staff gathered around a table in conversation at the Interfaith Dinner (2024)

CENTER FOR INTERFAITH & SPIRITUAL LIFE

The Center for Interfaith & Spiritual Life will support and strengthen the university's religious and philosophical diversity by providing opportunities to engage with spiritual life on campus through interfaith engagement, education, service, worship, and meditation.

Learn More: Center for Interfaith & Spiritual Life


 

 

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CAMPUS RECREATION

Campus Recreation provides engaging programming for the university's diverse community in the areas of intramural and sport clubs, fitness and wellness instruction, and informal recreational opportunities.  

 

Fitness & Wellness

Workout in our state-of-the-art fitness center, take a group fitness class or weight train with a personal trainer. Most importantly, have fun and build sustainable and positive health habits that will stay with you for a lifetime!

 

Intramural & Club Sports

Intramural and club sports enable students to reap the health and wellness benefits of athletic competition (not to mention the fun), while remaining focused on academics and other aspects of life at GW.

 

Lerner Health & Wellness

Located at 23rd & G Streets, the 189,000 square foot Lerner Health and Wellness Center (LHWC) is available to Faculty, Staff, Students, Alumni and Community Affiliates. 

 

 

 

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STUDENT LIFE

Student Life brings learning out of the classroom and our innovative programs are personalized to ensure you achieve academic success. From first-year students to first-generation students and transfer students, Student Life tailors services and events to reach all populations.

 

Fraternity & Sorority Life

FSL offers students the opportunity to create a home away from home while building lifelong friendships, developing leadership skills, and giving back to the community through service and philanthropy. With over 155 years of history, FSL is one of GW’s longest-standing traditions.

 

Leadership Programs

Students’ involvement in leadership development, through positional and non-positional roles, is an important part of the college experience. These roles help develop a wealth of transferable skills that are not only useful while at GW and beyond. 

 

Student Organizations

Assembled under an array of causes, identities, and interests, student organizations at GW put on some of the most highly anticipated campus events and offer endless opportunities for involvement and leadership each year. With over 500+ student organizations, so there is something for everyone!

 

 

 

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FIRST-GENERATION STUDENTS

Find your community among other first-gen students! GW defines first-generation college students as those whose parents did not complete a four-year, baccalaureate degree.

Learn More: First-Gen Student Experience