The George Washington University:
Your Future Starts Here
New Students
WE ARE EXCITED AND PRIVILEGED TO WELCOME YOU to the George Washington University. You are about to embark on a new and exciting journey as a GW student. As your inaugural Associate Vice Provost and Dean of the Student Experience, I look forward to engaging with you and encourage you to be in learning mode as you transition to the university. You’ll discover the many offices and people here who can help during your first year. Our Enrollment and the Student Experience (ESE) team members can assist as you navigate GW, we have built a student experience that is inclusive, welcoming, informative, and fun.
I look forward to seeing you on campus!
Raise High,
Dean Petty
M.L. "Cissy" Petty, Ph.D.
Associate Vice Provost and Dean of the Student Experience
NEW STUDENT ORIENTATION (CLASS OF 2023)
August 21-25
NEW STUDENT ORIENTATION aims to aid in the academic, personal, social, and cultural transition of new undergraduate students and their families to the GW and D.C. communities. The programming you participate in is designed to introduce you to the academic culture and class registration process, community expectations and resources, and involvement opportunities on-campus and in the city.
INTERNATIONAL FIRST-YEAR AND TRANSFER STUDENTS will participate in the International Services Office (ISO) mandatory Immigration Session scheduled to take place on Tuesday, August 20, in the morning. Additional information and other details will come directly from ISO. Questions can be directed to [email protected].
FIRST YEAR STUDENTS
(Domestic and International)
August 21-25
WEDNESDAY: Kick-Off and Welcome followed by evening social programming
THURSDAY: programming begins around 9:00 a.m. and concludes around 11:00 p.m. (with optional social programming)
FRIDAY: programming begins around 9:00 a.m. and concludes around 11:00 p.m. (with optional social programming)
SATURDAY: Convocation Ceremony and Welcome Day of Service (11:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., followed by First Night event)
SUNDAY: optional programming, mandatory Title IX workshops (sign-up information goes to GW email)
TRANSFER STUDENTS
(Domestic and International)
August 22-23
THURSDAY: Kick Off and Welcome followed by evening social programming
FRIDAY: programming begins around 9:00 a.m. and concludes around 6:00 p.m. followed by optional social programming
New Student A-Z Resource List
- Please be sure to claim and activate your GW NetID/email address in order to access your GW email, Blackboard, and other university technology services.
- First Year Housing Application
- Housing Accomodations
- Residency Requirement and Exemption Process
- Find a roommate through RoomSync
