It’s Time to Set-Up Your GWorld Card

Fall 2022 Admitted Students

May 25, 2022

 

 

Your GWorld Card
 
Hi there,

On your journey to GW, so far you have: 
Established Your GW NetID* & Email - ✓  *Note: After May 30, NetID will be known as UserID.  
Registered for Orientation - ✓  If you have not, please do!
Registered for On-Campus Housing - ✓
 

What’s the Next Step? It's Time to Set-up Your GWorld Card!

The GWorld Card is the official ID card for all members of the George Washington University Community. Your GWorld Card grants you access to campus including all academic buildings, the library and your residence hall. You will also “swipe or tap” your card to enter the dining halls to eat, unlock your residence hall door, and print your term papers at printing kiosks. 
 
Click to Start GWorld Card Set-up Process
 
PRO TIPS & HELPFUL HINTS:

Take 10 - 15 Minutes Now to Save Time Later 
ALL GWorld cards must include a valid photo. We are giving you the opportunity to submit your own photo in advance so that we can generate your card and have it ready when you arrive for the fall semester.
  • Residence Hall students who successfully upload a valid photo by July 1 will receive their GWorld card when checking into their room in August.
  • Commuter students who successfully upload a valid photo by July 1 will be able to swing by our office on the basement level of the University Student Center to receive their card. 

 

NOTE! Anyone who does not meet the July 1 photo submission deadline will have to stand in line at our office so we can process your card on-site. Based on prior years, the wait could be up to two hours. Residential students will be issued a 24-hour temporary access card to their room until a permanent card can be issued.   
 
Follow the Photo Requirements
  • Use a solid, plain gray, white or neutral background. Avoid background patterns, car selfies, or nature shots.
  • Do Not submit a picture with your head cut off. Photo should include head and shoulders.
  • Do Not use any app filters. Save that for your social media accounts.
  • Follow other prompts on the photo submission form. 
  • Finally…it is OK to smile & please do. 

 

Verify That It’s You
  • Under affiliation, select "Student.”
  • Upload a copy of your valid U.S. government photo ID such as a driver's license, state ID, passport or military ID.  Note: Foreign IDs are not accepted. Upload the visa issued by the U.S. government to demonstrate proof of identity.  
  • If you have a preferred name other than what appears on your government document, enter it when prompted.

 

Choose Your Pick-Up Location 
  • Residential Students: Select "HOUSING CHECK IN" as your pick-up location. Do NOT select Foggy Bottom.
  • Commuter Students: Select “Foggy Bottom”  You will be notified when your card is ready for pick-up. Pick-up during normal business hours anytime after Aug. 15. 

 

Houston, We Have a Problem
  • If your photo submission or government ID does not adhere to the guidelines, you will receive an email explaining the reasons for rejection and will need to start a new submission form.
  • We cannot guarantee that your GWorld Card will be ready if your photo submission is not successfully completed by July 1.

 

When your photo is approved, you will receive a confirmation email. If you do not receive a confirmation email by July 15, please email us at [email protected] so that we can review the status of your card. All email inquiries should be sent using your GW email and include your Full Name, GWID (G followed by your assigned 8-digit number), and class-year. 
 
If you have any questions during this process please contact our office at [email protected] or 202-994-1795. We are open throughout the summer Monday through Friday, 9 am - 5 pm EST. We are closed tomorrow Wednesday, May 25 starting at noon for professional training and on Monday, May 30, Monday June 20, and Monday July 4 in observance of those federal holidays.  
 
Thank you for your prompt attention to this important step in your journey to GW! 

- The GWorld Card Office