Student Involvement

Career Services

Career Services offers career coaching, self-assessment, online resume and cover letter development, and assistance with networking and interviewing to help students and alumni discover their talents and interests, decide on an academic major, explore industries and career options, and create an effective job search strategy.

Student Employment

• Participating in part-time employment during your college years can help you gain a variety of experiences and learn workplace skills that can be used in a full-time career after graduation. Such opportunities through Student Employment are conveniently located on or near campus. Employers that work with student employment understand that you are a student first, and are encouraged to be accommodating of your academic schedule and related needs. A student employment position can also help you make connections with GW staff who can become valuable parts of your professional network.
• The Federal Work Study (FWS) Program is a federally-funded work program that allows GW students who have received a Federal Work Study award from the Office of Student Financial Assistance to earn money through a part-time job during the academic year. If you have been offered and accepted FWS funding as part of your financial aid package, you are eligible to hold a FWS position. Participation is optional; in other words, just because you accepted a FWS award as part of your financial aid package does not mean you are under any obligation to work in a FWS position. However, you will only earn whatever portion of your FWS award money that you work to earn in a FWS position.
• Both Federal Work Study and non-Federal Work Study positions can be found through the Student Employment Talent Management System.

Co-Curricular Programs

GW Co-Curricular Programs are offered after move-in and during Orientation week and help first-year students connect with peers around a shared identity, specialized topic, or common area of interest.

Fraternity and Sorority Life

At GW, Fraternity and Sorority Life (FSL) is just one part of a balanced undergraduate experience. GW FSL is home to more than 2,000 students, 33 chapters, and four councils. FSL offers students the opportunity to create a home away from home while building lifelong friendships, developing leadership skills, and giving back to the community through service and philanthropy.

Mount Vernon Campus (MVC)

The George Washington University’s Mount Vernon Campus (also referred to as The Vern) is located in the verdant Berkley neighborhood of Northwest Washington, DC, just three miles northwest of the Foggy Bottom Campus. The campus is an integral part of the GW experience and features a variety of academic, residential and social options for students. Students can visit the Mount Vernon Campus page for information about living on Mount Vernon Campus, events and traditions, athletics, and more!

Multicultural Student Services Center (MSSC)

The Multicultural Student Services Center is an integral part of the Office for Diversity, Equity and Community Engagement (ODECE). MSSC’s vision and mission reflect our dedication to building a welcoming, enriching and inclusive environment at GW.

Student Organizations

Student organizations are one of the best ways to get involved on campus. Assembled under an array of causes, identities, and interests, student organizations at the George Washington University put on some of the most highly anticipated campus events and offer endless opportunities for involvement and leadership each year! GW offers over 500+ student organizations, so there is something for everyone!

Study Abroad

The Office for Study Abroad (OSA) provides and facilitates quality international educational opportunities at the George Washington University.  As educators, Study Abroad promotes students' academic, personal, professional, and intercultural development before, during, and after their study abroad experiences.

 

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