Senior Week
Senior Week 2024
Seniors, are you ready to celebrate your final days as a GW undergrad?
Class Year Programs is proud to present our first annual Senior Week! An exciting new GW tradition that's all about celebrating YOU and how far you've come at GW. Get ready for a week packed with unforgettable #OnlyatGW moments like Senior Laser Tag, Last Night carnival, and oh, yeah, an EXCLUSIVE Class of 2024 Cruise with Whitlow's on Water!
Senior Week will take place from May 10th, to May 16th, with each day offering students a variety of activities to choose from. Spots for certain events will be LIMITED! Check out the schedule below and make make sure to RSVP today to make the most of your final week on campus!
Friday, May 10
Senior Flash Portraits
8 - 10 am / Location TBD
Seniors! Do you still need senior photos? Don't stress! We're offering exclusive Flash Portraits for a limited number of students! These flash sessions will range from 5-10 minutes, and will be an opportunity for you to take some pictures to celebrate your time at GW! Spots are limited, so RSVP soon!
Graditude
11 am - 1 pm / Elliot City View Room
THANKS FOR EVERYTHING SENIORS! From all of GW to you, thank you for everything you've done during your time at GW. To celebrate your time on campus, we're bringing back our favorite senior event, graditude! Stop by to pick up a flower gram, and a sweet treat! RSVP on Engage now!
Seniors, Let's Dip!
5 - 7 pm / Columbian Square
Seniors, let's dip! Join the dining team in Columbian Square on 5/10 to kick off senior week with chocolate fondue! Dip your favorite snacks, and grab your Exclusive Class of 2024 senior crown! RSVP on Engage now!
Sunday, May 12
Senior Cruise
12 -4 pm / The Wharf, Launch Site
Are you ready for the biggest event of the week? For the first time ever, Class Year Programs is excited to host our Senior Cruise in collaboration with everyone's favorite bar in D.C., Whitlows! To launch their new Whitlow's On Water Boat, we're taking a group of seniors over to The Wharf for a sail across the Potomac! Tickets for this event are $15, and include the cost of your ticket and ALL INCLUSIVE DRINK PACKAGE! Attendees must be 21+ to board the boat. Spots are limited, so RSVP soon!
Monday, May 13
Senior Send-off with Dean Coleman
1 - 4 pm / Potomac Square
Seniors, let's party! Head over to Potomac Square at 1pm for our exciting new event - Senior Sendoff with Dean Coleman ! This exciting new event will feature exciting opportunities to commemorate your senior year, along with a BBQ food truck and some classic outdoor yard games! RSVP on Engage now!
Senior Laser Tag
7 - 9 pm / Lerner
Welcome to your final GW showdown - Senior Laser Tag! Grab your friends, and sign up to play on Engage. May the best senior win! Information on how to sign up to come. Spots are limited, so RSVP soon!
Senior Trivia Night
8:30 - 11 pm / Tonic
Senior year is almost over, but tonic trivia is forever! Come celebrate your LAST night of Tonic Trivia as a GW undergrad! Bring your friends, and turn up the competition!
Tuesday, May 14
Senior Class Toast
12 - 1:30 pm / Grand Ballroom
This annual tradition is an opportunity for seniors to gather together, and toast in celebration of their accomplishments at GW! For more information, check out the Senior Class gift website.
Zero-Proof Happy Hour
5- 7 pm / Columbian Square
Happy last week seniors! What better way to celebrate your last week of college than a happy hour? Join the Health Promotion Education in Columbian Square for a Zero-Proof happy hour! We will be serving up a variety of alcohol-free drinks for FREE sampling. Bring a friend, and get ready to celebrate! RSVP on Engage now!
Senior Sunset
7 - 8:30 pm / Meet in Kogan Plaza
Seniors, it's your last chance to embrace all of your favorite #OnlyatGW. We're taking the entire senior class down to the Lincoln memorial for one last chance to go monumenting! Bring your friends, and meet at Kogan Plaza to start the journey over to Lincoln with your peers! RSVP on Engage now!
We welcome and encourage your feedback on the program and ideas for future events. District Connections is coordinated by GW’s Student Life team. Please contact [email protected] or 202-994-6555 with questions.
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Wednesday, May 15
Senior Cookie Giveaway
5-7 pm / South Hall Lobby
Seniors, don't forget your sweet treat! Stop by the South Hall lobby and grab a cookie of your choice from GW's favorite cookie spot, Insomnia Cookies! RSVP on Engage now!
Last Night
7 - 10 pm / U-Yard
Seniors! You've heard of First Night, but it's time to get ready for Last Night! This year, we're inviting you and your families to stop by University Yard for your last chance to say goodbye to your home at GW. We've got all of your favorite things from First Night, like our mechanical bull, carnival trailers, plenty of free food, and MORE!
Bring your family by and celebrate your last night as a GW student! RSVP on Engage now!
Thursday, May 16
MSSC Graduation
9 am / Lisner Auditorium
16th Annual GW MSSC Graduation Celebration. Commemorating and honoring the accomplishments of the diverse graduating students in the MSSC community
Each graduate will receive 8 guest tickets
Salute to Success! An MVS Lunch
12 - 2 pm / MVS Community Center
Congrats, MVS Seniors! You've made it to graduation. To celebrate your accomplishments and success at GW, stop by the MVS townhouse and join the Military and Veteran Services team for a final lunch! Food will be provided. RSVP on Engage now!
First Gen Families Table
3 - 6 pm / University Student Center 1st Floor
Getting to graduation takes a village, and it's important to celebrate the incredible people who helped our students make it across the finish line! Stop by the first-gen families tabling event to grab some swag for your family and supporters.