Hi there!
We hope you were able to take a few days last week to rejuvenate and relax. Campus was quieter than usual, but now things are starting to pick-up again as everyone prepares for the end of the semester.
This week, our team is excited to take a group of first-year students to the National Tree Lighting Ceremony dress rehearsal featuring performances from artists like LL Cool J, Shania Twain, and Yolanda Adams. If you and your family are planning on tuning in to watch the ceremony on TV, be on the lookout for some buff and blue gear in the crowd!
We are officially 43 days away from New Student Orientation! We encourage you to continue to work on the new student checklist found in your admitted student portal. If you have questions about any of your pre-arrival tasks, please reach out to us at [email protected].
Raise High!
Charlotte, Kraemer, and Steven
GW's Division for Student Affairs Orientation and Class Year Programs Staff
As a way to kick off 2023, we invite you to join us for Ice Skating at the Washington Harbour Ice Rink in nearby Georgetown. This event will provide you an opportunity to meet other first year students, while engaging in your first #OnlyatGW moment. More details to come!
☑️ REGISTER for Spring 2023 New Student Orientation by Wednesday, Dec. 21.
In-person orientation will be held on Friday, Jan. 13.
- Reminder, for those who registered for on-campus housing, you will receive an update from Campus Living & Residential Education by mid-December. Students who will be living in the residence halls will be able to move-in on Jan. 12, the day before orientation.
☑️ SUBMIT Your Photo To Set-Up Your GWorld Card by Thursday, Dec. 15.
We need your photo submission by this deadline so that your GWorld card can be generated and be ready to pick-up when you arrive in January.
- If you are moving into the residence hall, you will get your GWorld card during your check-in. If you are commuting to campus, you will go to the GWorld office to pick-up your card.
☑️ COMPLETE your Pre-Orientation Online Module.
- These sections will help you prepare for your first-year group advising webinar that takes place before class registration. We'll send you an email with the link and we'll post the link to our website's Before You Arrive page.
☑️ REGISTER with Disability Support Services.
- This is not required for all students. This registration is for students who are seeking additional support in the classroom or to accommodate a disability while living in the residence halls.
☑️ UPLOAD other mandatory immunization forms to the Student Health Center medical portal. If you are under the age of 26 you are required to provide proof of required immunizations by Jan. 1, 2023. See website for details.
Earlier this month Dean Coleman hung out with students at her monthly Chat with the Dean. Check out this fun TikTok! 
