Signature Events
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The Division for Student Affairs supports the community of engaged students by creating meaningful traditions, fostering opportunities for involvement, and contributing to a lasting institutional affinity. There are many programs that are considered signature events. Through these events, we help students identify university resources pertinent to their needs, build connections within the GW community, and recognize the academic components found within co-curricular programs.
Weeks of Welcome
Weeks of Welcome showcases the many resources GW has to offer for academic success and student support, opportunities for involvement, and more.
Midnight Breakfast
Midnight Breakfast is held during finals week. It provides students with a late-night break from studying. It is designated to foster community and relaxation during a stressful time.
Student Life Awards
The Student Life Awards honors the individuals and groups that work tirelessly to enhance student life on campus and work alongside our surrounding community.
Buff & Bloom Week
Buff and Bloom Week is designed to celebrate the student culture at GW. It features a range of events and activities to celebrate the start of spring.
Class Year Programs
Class Year Programs are a series of events designed to help GW students strengthen their community within their academic year.
Vern Events
The Mount Vernon Campus offers unique events throughout the academic year. These events are offered exclusively at the Mount Vernon Campus, but are open to all students.
INITIATIVE SPOTLIGHT
Democracy is in Our DNA
This university initiative aims to cultivate a campus environment where each community member can engage with opportunities and programs that foster student development, wellbeing and belonging at GW and beyond.
ALL STUDENT LIFE EVENTS