Weeks of Welcome

Weeks of Welcome at the George Washington University provides opportunities for students to connect, build relationships, learn about resources, and build a community at GW as they start a new semester. Welcome events showcase the many resources GW has to offer for academic success and student support, opportunities for involvement, and more.

Signature Events

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First Night x Org Fair

The official kick-off to Weeks of Welcome, this unforgettable evening brings together all GW undergraduate students back to campus for the first time. Find your place in our vibrant community of 350+ student organizations, enjoy a wide array of attractions, giveaways, free food, and so much more. 

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MSSC Block Party 

The Multicultural Student Services Center (MSSC) invites you to the annual MSSC Block Party, a community-wide gathering to celebrate the start of a new academic year. More than 120 multicultural and ally student organizations join us for information sharing, community building, music, culture, dancing, and fun.

Schedule of Events 

We are still working on the schedule for this fall, so be sure to check back, and follow @StudentLifeatGW on Instagram and TikTok for the latest event updates and to get connected to the GW community right now.