GW Community Feedback on the Code of Student Conduct

Last spring, the university initiated a review of the Code of Student Conduct that sought perspectives across the GW community. This included soliciting feedback on the current Code through a public comment period and interviews with campus stakeholders representing students, faculty, and staff. The Division for Student Affairs also sought guidance from external subject matter experts.

The Code was revised with consideration of community feedback provided in the spring and a new draft has been prepared. At this time, the university is inviting GW community members to review the new draft of the Code and provide feedback. Following this process, the new Code will be finalized and shared with the community. 

Learn More About the Revisions

How to Participate

• We are pleased to share a draft of the revised Code of Student Conduct, and invite GW students, faculty, and staff to provide constructive feedback with the guiding principles in mind.

Public Comment Period

• We invite current GW students, faculty, and staff to provide feedback and questions about the revised Code of Student Conduct. Your feedback is a critical part of our review, and we thank you for contributing to the process.
• This public comment period will remain open through Tuesday, January 27, 2026.
• To provide feedback, click the "Provide Feedback on the Revised Code" button below. This will direct you to a submission form on the myGW portal.
• We welcome your questions, requests for clarity, constructive critiques, and suggestions. Please note, any questions submitted will be interpreted as feedback and will not receive a response.
    

Student Forums

The Code of Student Conduct outlines non-academic behavioral expectations for students, therefore, we would like to offer current students the opportunity to learn more and ask questions about the draft Code of Student Conduct.

Next Steps

Feedback received during the public comment period will be compiled and reviewed by the Division for Student Affairs and our external consultant for consideration. Further revisions and consultations will be conducted as appropriate based on the additional proposed changes. The revised Code will take effect no later than the 2026-2027 academic year.

Advisory Committee

The Division for Student Affairs will establish an Advisory Committee to support and evaluate the implementation of the new Code. The Committee will meet periodically for a minimum of three years to review data, solicit feedback, and propose additional revisions to meet the needs of our community.