As you embark on this new journey, we are excited to share this year’s orientation theme with you! Empowering Community: GW Strong celebrates what makes our community special. From our passionate students and stellar faculty & staff, to our engaging innovative programs and holistic support systems, you are now part of an environment where you can grow, explore, and thrive throughout your college journey.  New Student Orientation will guide you through your transition to GW.  

To dive deeper into our theme, we have five values that will set you up for success in your transitional year at GW and beyond: curiosity, community, critical thinking, empathy, and exploration. Every new student will be encouraged to reflect on these values individually and collectively throughout orientation.

We look forward to engaging with you and our community about the ways every student will be empowered to build capacity for resilience within a safe learning environment.

See you on campus this fall!

Raise High!

Colette Coleman
Vice Provost for Student Affairs and Dean of Students