Parents, Families, and Supporters
Partner With Us
Congratulations on your student choosing GW! We offer resources to ensure your success. Use the information provided between the deposit deadline and the start of the semester, as well as on our website. We look forward to partnering with you during your student’s time at GW!
If your student is wondering what their next steps are after confirming their enrollment at GW, let them know that they can find their next steps in their Admitted Student Portal and in the New Student Timeline & Checklist.
We also highly recommend that you and your student review the Resources for New Students as there are a wide variety of resources, offices, campus partners, and more listed on that page to help your student achieve a successful transition to GW.
New Family Orientation
We are thrilled to extend our warmest welcome to you and your student as you embark on this exciting journey with The George Washington University!
Join us for our free New Family Orientation to get essential resources, insights, and connections to support you and your student. Two sessions are available based on your student's move-in date:
- Early New Family Orientation (August 15, 1-6 p.m.): This orientation date is specifically designed for families who are moving their students in early to participate in co-curricular programs or living-learning communities. Please note that this session is for family members only. Students will attend New Student Orientation beginning on August 18th.
- New Family Orientation (August 18, 8 a.m.-6 p.m.): Our second orientation date is open to all new GW families and provides comprehensive guidance on resources to support your students throughout their time at GW. The day will begin with an introductory session for students and families together. After this joint session, the families and their students will attend separate orientation sessions tailored to their respective needs.
Register now for free using the links below:
GW Family Connections
GW Family Connections is your one-stop shop for:
- Access to important campus news and deadlines
- Personalized newsletters on your schedule
- Announcements via email and text message
- Sharing of updates with friends and family
Tuesday Talks Webinar Series
Tuesday Talks is a summer webinar series for family members and supporters of new students focused on acclimating you to GW resources, processes, and requirements in a live, virtual environment. Campus partners will cover topics such as how to read and pay your e-bill, how dining at GW and in D.C. works, details about the Student Health Insurance Plan, and more.
Tuesday Talks are facilitated and recorded every summer.
Stay Connected
As you get ready to come to GW, you will receive periodic updates and notices via our Next Stop, GW! newsletter. Next Stop, GW! is a comprehensive electronic newsletter providing timely and relevant information, and serves as an introduction to student life and living at GW. You are also able to view all of the Next Stop, GW! newsletters that are sent to students.
Attention: We utilize family member emails provided on a student’s Common Application to GW. If you would like your email or another family member’s email to be included in outreach specifically from Orientation, please ask your student to add your contact info onto their Common Application.
Important Communications:
GW Alert
GW Today
Family Resource Hub