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Congratulations on offcially becoming a member of our GW family! Your journey to GW begins now. Over the summer you will learn more about what it means to be a GW student, complete online learning modules, interact with your future classmates and current students over social media and online, and complete tasks. This handbook serves as a guide to help you navigate this transition process over the next couple of months. Stay on track this summer by referring to this handbook often. We cannot wait to meet you soon. Until then, take a moment to learn a little more about your new home!

Table of Contents The year was 1821... GW Fight Song GW was founded in 1821 as Hail to the Buff! Introduction Student Well-being “Columbian College.” In 1904, Hail to the Blue! 3 — Orientation Welcome Message 35 — CARE Team the name changed to the George Hail to the Buff and Blue! Washington University. At the same All our lives we'll be proud to say, 4 — Academic Calendar 36 — Well-being Initiatives time, the university's colors changed "We hail from GW" (GO BIG BLUE!) 6 — Personal and Community Responsibility 37 — Offce of Advocacy & Support to “buff and blue” to commemorate Oh, by George we're happy we can say, 7 — Know the Code 38 — Offce for Diversity, Equity and George Washington. The colors "We're GW, here to show the way!" Community Engagement matched the uniform he wore when he So raise high the Buff (BUFF!) Before You Arrive 40 — Campus Recreation resigned his position as Commander- Raise high the Blue (BLUE!) 8 — Next Steps in-Chief of the Continental Army in Loyal to GW Living On-Campus 1783. You bet we‘re 9 — Orientation Loyal to GW (FIGHT!) 11 — Move-In 42 — First-Year Residence Halls 12 — Co-Curricular Programs 43 — Campus Living & Residential Education 44 — COVID-19 Protocols and Procedures Academics 45 — Campus Safety 16 — Undergraduate Education at a Glance 46 — Transportation 18 — Academic Advising GW Technology & Systems 20 — Class Registration 22 — Academic Support Resources 48 — Technology 49 — Web Collaboration and Online Classes Student Support Services 51 — Systems 24 — Financial Aid and Student Accounts Student Life Macy McClintock, Chinyere Munonye, Danielle Villardi, Sarah Gregory, 25 — A Different Approach to Dining Student Coordinator, Student Coordinator, Student Coordinator, Student Coordinator, 54 — Student Life Highlights Orientation Leader Orientation Leader Social Media and Student and Family 27 — The Store Experience Experience Communication Experience 28 — Disability Support Services 56 — Campus Resources 29 — Colonial Health Center 58 — GW Jargon 31 — Mandatory Health Information 60 — Campus Maps Connect With Us: Contact Us: 32 — Career Services and Student Employment @StudentLifeatGW 202-994-6555 33 — Special Populations [email protected] a. First-Generation College Students @HomeatGW b. Military-Affliated Students go.gwu.edu/orientation 32 Raise High! Orientation Welcome Message

By joining the GW community, you are committing to Ethics Matter uphold the values and culture shared by all students, faculty, and staff. You are pledging to do your part GW is committed to maintaining the highest in upholding academic integrity and to contribute ethical standards in all of our actions. The Code thoughtfully to the community. of Ethical Conduct presents the standards of ethical conduct applicable to all persons acting GW Values on the university’s behalf. The Code should Integrity - we are honest and fair in our words and actions. be used as a general guide in making ethical Collaboration - we achieve more by engaging others in decisions in all situations. The Code aligns shared processes and decision-making. with and complements the GW Values and Respect - we value people as individuals and treat them Service Framework. A list of all policies can be Academic Calendar with fairness, compassion, and care. found on the Offce of Ethics, Compliance, and Excellence - we achieve distinction through knowledge Privacy website. Fall Semester 2021 Spring Semester 2022 and innovation. Openness - we are accessible, receptive, and share Speak up in the event that you experience Classes begin: Classes begin: information freely. actions that are inconsistent with or do not Monday, August 30 Monday, January 10 Diversity - we value and include people from different support compliance with GW’s values, ethical cultures, backgrounds, and perspectives in pursuit of our Labor Day (no classes): Martin Luther King Day (no classes): common goals. standards, policies or the law. Consult the Monday, September 6 Monday, January 17 Courage - we encourage risk-taking, learning from failure, Reporting webpage for more information and and perseverance in our pursuit of excellence. resources. Fall Break/Reading Day (no classes): President’s Day (no classes): Friday, October 22 Monday, February 21 At GW, academic integrity matters Thanksgiving Break (no classes): Spring Break (no classes): All members of the academic community Wednesday, November 23 - Saturday, Monday, March 14 - Saturday, March 19 share the responsibility to secure and to because: November 27 respect general conditions conducive to the Make-Up Day**: freedom to learn, regardless of the mode • We create knowledge. If your discoveries, Designated Friday*: Tuesday, April 26 of interactions, including face-to-face and creations, and conclusions are based on Tuesday, December 7 virtual, digital, or online settings or through honest research, then those creations make *Classes traditionally held on Fridays will be held today to make up for Designated Monday*: electronic media. The university has a duty meaningful contributions to the world. the day after Thanksgiving closure. Wednesday, April 27 to develop policies and procedures that • We believe in equity. Students who use *Classes traditionally held on Mondays will be held today to make up provide and safeguard this freedom. The unauthorized resources, pay others to do Last Day of Classes: for the two missed university holiday Mondays. George Washington University believes Saturday, December 11 that the procedures, rights, and safeguards their work, or fail to attribute the work of Reading Days: outlined below are indispensable to others are using shortcuts and options not Make-Up Day**: Thursday, April 28 - Friday, April 29 achieving the goals desired — freedom to available to everyone and not permitted. Monday, December 13 This creates an inequitable learning Final Examinations: teach, to learn, and to search for truth. environment. Upholding academic integrity Final Examinations: Monday, May 2 - Tuesday, May 10 The primary purpose for the maintenance of Tuesday, December 14 - Wednesday, conduct in the university setting is to protect upholds our ideals of equity too. December 22 Commencement Weekend: the university community and to establish • We are scholars in community. When we Thursday, May 12 - Sunday, May 15 clear standards for civil interaction among know and trust the knowledge of others community members. The university’s goal, in our community, we can do even more Spring Degree Conferral: through maintenance of standards set forth together. www.gwu.edu/academic-calendar Sunday, May 15 in the Code of Student Conduct (Code), is to help students experience democratic • Integrity creates value. Whether you plan citizenship and its attendant obligations to study business, arts, sciences, or social **This day is held to allow the university and/or an individual faculty member to offer a make-up class for any unanticipated class cancelations or disruptions related to weather, emergencies, or a change to the class schedule. The Provost Offce and/or the instructor will provide an update and responsibilities. sciences, your degree will be respected in prior to Thanksgiving break (fall semester) and March 30 (spring semester). —Statement on Student Rights the wider world. That respect and value & Responsibilities depend upon our collective reputation as 4 learners with integrity. 5 Personal & Community Responsibility

Before you become a GW community member, you’ll want to know what GW expects of you and what you can expect from GW. The Code of Academic Integrity and the Code of Student Conduct (both available at studentconduct.gwu.edu) provide the expectations for GW students’ behavior both in class, out of class, and online.

I’m a good person, I promise. Why What are the most important should I read the Codes? decisions I can make to stay in • Do you want to study abroad, work good standing? on campus, or be an elected student • Avoid alcohol and other drug violations— leader? Those opportunities depend the most common Code violations. If upon being in good standing with the you’re under 21, alcohol use/possession Codes. is prohibited. Marijuana and other drugs • Know your rights. The Codes don’t are prohibited on campus. just tell you what to do, they provide • Be kind and inclusive. Enthusiastic information about your rights and disagreement and difference are an options if you’re accused or if someone important part of civic engagement at harms you. GW. Disorderly conduct, harassment, • Whether you’re from the D.C. area or and discriminatory misconduct are halfway around the world, GW will be a prohibited. new culture with different expectations • Plan ahead. Most students who commit to learn about issues like marijuana, academic integrity violations didn’t plan academic citations, and discrimination. to do that—they got behind and took a • You’re civically engaged and looking shortcut. Time management is a key skill forward to protests in D.C. Read the in college and the Library and Academic Codes to learn how it applies to your Commons can help you improve. conduct off-campus and how it supports • Talk to your professor. Not your rights to free expression. understanding class expectations for BEFORE • You want to join the University Hearing collaboration and citation is also a Panel, a group of students trained to regular issue with academic integrity resolve the university’s most serious cases. If you’re not sure, ask your YOU allegations. Read up before you apply. instructor.

What if I get in trouble anyway—should I just pack my bags? ARRIVE Almost certainly not. College is about learning academics and how to be a positively engaged citizen. Student Rights and Responsibilities will reach out, share the incident report, A starting point for all you and help you understand your rights and options to respond. You can reach out to us anytime. need to know and do over the studentconduct.gwu.edu | [email protected] | 202-994-6757 summer and leading up to the start of the academic year. 76 BEFORE YOU ARRIVE

A starting point for all you need to know and do over the summer and leading up to the start of the academic year. 7 Next Steps Tasks to Complete New Student & Things to Know Orientation Upon Deposit: New Student Orientation aims to aid in the academic, personal, social, and cultural Bookmark your admitted student portal (go.gwu.edu/portal) and login to review and complete the transition of new undergraduate students and their families to the GW and D.C. community. following tasks located in Next Steps: First-year Orientation is a week-long experience consisting of co-curricular programs, a. Claim your NetID and password (GW email). academic sessions, social activities, and opportunities to explore campus and the city. b. Send your fnal high school transcript, and if applicable, AP or IB scores to GW Undergraduate Events and activities are both online and in-person. Admissions (email [email protected] for questions). c. Register for First-Year Fall Orientation. Pre-Arrival Engagement d. Once registered for Orientation, scroll down to register for a class registration date and time. e. Fill out the GW First Year Academic Interest Survey. Results from this quick 5-minute survey will be Over the summer you will receive communication from us and have opportunities used to assist your advising during virtual advising sessions. to engage online with current and fellow students in real time. f. Apply for frst-year housing (Applications open week of May 17).

Summer Checklist (May - August): a. Online Orientation - modules geared toward acclimating you to GW and equipping you with resources to be successful. We’ll provide guidance on • Complete the Online Orientation module. In May and June, you will complete section 1 & 2 prior to signing up and sections to complete throughout the summer to stay on track. attending a frst-year group advising webinar. We will remind you via email to complete other sections throughout the summer. • If you are a student with a documented disability, register with Disability Support Services at disabilitysupport.gwu. b. Transition Tips - a video series covering common transition topics and edu. It is best to provide documentation as soon as possible to avoid delays in the implementation of accommodations. offering tips and tricks from current students, sent every other week to your Accommodations are not retroactive. Submit documentation and schedule a meeting with a DSS representative early to complete the registration process. email inbox over the summer leading up to move-in and Orientation. • Submit a photo for your GWorld card (GW student ID). An email will be sent to you from the GWorld Card Offce. • Register for a co-curricular program. Registration is available in late May. Learn more about program offerings on our c. Tuesday Talks - a webinar series for new students and family members website and in this Book. focused on acclimating you to GW resources, processes, and requirements • Submit mandatory health immunization form to the Colonial Health Center patient portal (mychc.gwu.edu) by August 1. in a live virtual environment. Campus partners will cover topics such as how • Review Student Health Insurance Plan (SHIP) and decide to enroll or waive participation. The waiver period is August to read and pay your e-bill, how dining at GW and in D.C. works, details 1 - September 12. about the Student Health Insurance Plan, and more. • Create a profle and login to GW Engage (go.gwu.edu/gwengage) to browse over 500+ student organizations and to fnd upcoming events. d. Real Talk GW - student-driven and designed, Real Talk GW is a podcast- • Complete online modules & trainings. All new students are required to complete AlcoholEdu for College Students, Sexual Harassment Prevention Training and Workshops - Title IX, and Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Online Educational like series with current GW students discussing topics related to the student Module and shared via email. More details can be found in this book and via email later this summer. experience. Tune in on Instagram Live @StudentLifeatGW! Regularly check your GW email and admitted student portal - this will be our primary way of communicating with you throughout the summer. e. Affnity Chats - an extension of our student-led conversation Real Talk, Affnity Chats provides new students with opportunities to engage with affnity-based community groups across GW in an unfltered, informative live Communication Over the Summer Here’s what else you can expect for email session through Instagram. Tune in on Instagram Live @StudentLifeatGW! Next Stop, GW! is an electronic newsletter communication between May and August: providing timely and relevant information, dates, • Introduction to academic schools and f. Orientation Virtual Small Group Meetings - a “small group” is a group deadlines, and reminders required to complete undergraduate advising teams of about 15-25 new incoming students assigned to a current GW student over the summer, before, and upon arrival to GW. • Preliminary invoices issued by Student called an Orientation Leader (OL). You will meet virtually beginning in May. In addition, this communication tool provides Accounts (emailed to student GW email) an introduction to important campus resources, campus living and learning, and overall student • First-year group advising webinars and class life. Keep your eye on your email inbox for this registration newsletter throughout the summer leading up to • Move-in and Orientation information move-in and Orientation. • Reminders about immunization forms, Student 98 Health Insurance Plan (SHIP), and more! Next Steps Tasks to Complete New Student & Things to Know Orientation Upon Deposit: New Student Orientation aims to aid in the academic, personal, social, and cultural Bookmark your admitted student portal (go.gwu.edu/portal) and login to review and complete the transition of new undergraduate students and their families to the GW and D.C. community. following tasks located in Next Steps: First-year Orientation is a week-long experience consisting of co-curricular programs, a. Claim your NetID and password (GW email). academic sessions, social activities, and opportunities to explore campus and the city. b. Send your fnal high school transcript, and if applicable, AP or IB scores to GW Undergraduate Events and activities are both online and in-person. Admissions (email [email protected] for questions). c. Register for First-Year Fall Orientation. Pre-Arrival Engagement d. Once registered for Orientation, scroll down to register for a class registration date and time. e. Fill out the GW First Year Academic Interest Survey. Results from this quick 5-minute survey will be Over the summer you will receive communication from us and have opportunities used to assist your advising during virtual advising sessions. to engage online with current and fellow students in real time. f. Apply for frst-year housing (Applications open week of May 17).

Summer Checklist (May - August): a. Online Orientation - modules geared toward acclimating you to GW and equipping you with resources to be successful. We’ll provide guidance on • Complete the Online Orientation module. In May and June, you will complete section 1 & 2 prior to signing up and sections to complete throughout the summer to stay on track. attending a frst-year group advising webinar. We will remind you via email to complete other sections throughout the summer. • If you are a student with a documented disability, register with Disability Support Services at disabilitysupport.gwu. b. Transition Tips - a video series covering common transition topics and edu. It is best to provide documentation as soon as possible to avoid delays in the implementation of accommodations. offering tips and tricks from current students, sent every other week to your Accommodations are not retroactive. Submit documentation and schedule a meeting with a DSS representative early to complete the registration process. email inbox over the summer leading up to move-in and Orientation. • Submit a photo for your GWorld card (GW student ID). An email will be sent to you from the GWorld Card Offce. • Register for a co-curricular program. Registration is available in late May. Learn more about program offerings on our c. Tuesday Talks - a webinar series for new students and family members website and in this Book. focused on acclimating you to GW resources, processes, and requirements • Submit mandatory health immunization form to the Colonial Health Center patient portal (mychc.gwu.edu) by August 1. in a live virtual environment. Campus partners will cover topics such as how • Review Student Health Insurance Plan (SHIP) and decide to enroll or waive participation. The waiver period is August to read and pay your e-bill, how dining at GW and in D.C. works, details 1 - September 12. about the Student Health Insurance Plan, and more. • Create a profle and login to GW Engage (go.gwu.edu/gwengage) to browse over 500+ student organizations and to fnd upcoming events. d. Real Talk GW - student-driven and designed, Real Talk GW is a podcast- • Complete online modules & trainings. All new students are required to complete AlcoholEdu for College Students, Sexual Harassment Prevention Training and Workshops - Title IX, and Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Online Educational like series with current GW students discussing topics related to the student Module and shared via email. More details can be found in this book and via email later this summer. experience. Tune in on Instagram Live @StudentLifeatGW! Regularly check your GW email and admitted student portal - this will be our primary way of communicating with you throughout the summer. e. Affnity Chats - an extension of our student-led conversation Real Talk, Affnity Chats provides new students with opportunities to engage with affnity-based community groups across GW in an unfltered, informative live Communication Over the Summer Here’s what else you can expect for email session through Instagram. Tune in on Instagram Live @StudentLifeatGW! Next Stop, GW! is an electronic newsletter communication between May and August: providing timely and relevant information, dates, • Introduction to academic schools and f. Orientation Virtual Small Group Meetings - a “small group” is a group deadlines, and reminders required to complete undergraduate advising teams of about 15-25 new incoming students assigned to a current GW student over the summer, before, and upon arrival to GW. • Preliminary invoices issued by Student called an Orientation Leader (OL). You will meet virtually beginning in May. In addition, this communication tool provides Accounts (emailed to student GW email) an introduction to important campus resources, campus living and learning, and overall student • First-year group advising webinars and class life. Keep your eye on your email inbox for this registration newsletter throughout the summer leading up to • Move-in and Orientation information move-in and Orientation. 8 • Reminders about immunization forms, Student 9 Health Insurance Plan (SHIP), and more! Move New students will have the option to select a move-in date and time between Friday, August 20 - Sunday, August 22. More details, including how and when to sign-up for a move-in date and time will be provided by mid-summer, after the conclusion of the fall housing selection process, via email from [email protected]. More information about frst-year residence In halls is located in the Living On-Campus section of this book!

What to Bring: This is a short list of what to bring to campus. A more detailed list, including items recommended by public health experts will be provided at a later date.

Toiletries, prescription medication, frst aid kit, Sheets (twin XL), towels, pillows, blankets, cleaning supplies, fan, desk lamp mattress pad, mattress cover, and laundry bag

Detergent, dryer sheets, drying rack Computer, cell phone, headphones, power strip w/ surge protector Full-length mirror, posters, throw rugs, calendar, Orientation Snapshot message board Thermometer, mask, Clorox and Lysol products Reusable utensils, dishes, and food containers, Orientation programming will be hybrid (online and in-person, as permitted) reusable grocery bags, reusable water bottle Orientation Week: Sunday, August 22 - Sunday, August 29

What is included: Here’s a summary of what to expect: • Twin XL (80”) mattress • Virtual orientation sessions about academic support resources and online learning, free and • Microwave and refrigerator protected speech as a GW student, building and maintaining healthy relationships and more! • Wireless Internet • Virtual programs and activities ranging from trivia and game nights to guest speakers and • Adjustable height bed frame, desk, desk chair, two chests with two drawers each ftness classes. • One trash bin per student • Opportunities to learn more about getting involved in campus life, campus resources, and the D.C. community. What Not to Bring: • Opportunities to get to know your peers and learn more about your residence hall community. • Candles, halogen lamps, lanterns/oil lamps, and fammable liquids • Non-surge protected extension cords • Weapons, chemical mace, pepper spray, freworks Your Orientation Leader will be reaching out Stay Informed this Summer • Hazardous material to you soon. Orientation Leaders or “OLs” are Keep an eye on your GW email inbox for • Live animals current students who are selected to serve as Next Stop, GW! email newsletters and other • 3D printers guides to incoming students. They are your go- details leading up to move-in and Orientation. • Cooking appliances in non-cooking areas, microwaves, refrigerators to for what it’s like to be a student at GW and Follow us on social media @StudentLifeatGW • Alcohol or other drugs, including marijuana, which is prohibited on campus have been training for months to support you (Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, TikTok) to stay through this experience. You will meet virtually up-to-date on the Orientation program, get Getting to Campus with your OL and fellow small group members connected to campus, and for your chance to monthly beginning in May. GW is conveniently located near three major airports (DCA: Ronald Reagan win prizes all summer long! Washington National, IAD: Washington Dulles International, and BWI: Baltimore Learn more about this year’s O-Team! Washington International) and D.C.’s Union Station. Public transit is available from For the latest, go to our orientation site (go. each airport and train station. The Foggy Bottom/GWU Metro Stop is located right gwu.edu/orientation). on campus, with service to the Orange, Blue, and Silver Metro lines. Move New students will have the option to select a move-in date and time between Friday, August 20 - Sunday, August 22. More details, including how and when to sign-up for a move-in date and time will be provided by mid-summer, after the conclusion of the fall housing selection process, via email from [email protected]. More information about frst-year residence In halls is located in the Living On-Campus section of this book!

What to Bring: This is a short list of what to bring to campus. A more detailed list, including items recommended by public health experts will be provided at a later date.

Toiletries, prescription medication, frst aid kit, Sheets (twin XL), towels, pillows, blankets, cleaning supplies, fan, desk lamp mattress pad, mattress cover, and laundry bag

10 11 Co-Curricular Programs

GW Co-Curricular Programs are offered after to explore and discover more about Institute for Citizen Leaders (ICL) (Admissions scholar cohorts) move-in and during Orientation Week and themselves, their new peers, and their new Institute for Citizen Leaders (ICL) is hosted by units across GW’s Offce for Diversity, Equity and ensure frst-year students can connect with home in Washington, DC. The size of programs Community Engagement (ODECE) that explores the intersections of community engagement peers around a shared identity, specialized vary. and diversity, preparing students for their roles as leaders in community and civic engagement topic, or common area of interest. GW Co- both on campus and in the D.C. community. Registration will be available on the program webpage [email protected] Curricular Programs incorporate both in-person Please note: some frst-year students . For questions, email . and online participation and are designed and are assigned to a Co-Curricular Program First-year students in the following scholar cohorts should register for this program: Chicago hosted by a variety of offces across campus, automatically based on academic or learning Scholars, Cisneros Hispanic Leadership Institute, Civic House, District Scholars, IMPACT/Yes including The Offce of Student Life, GW Hillel, community affliation. Prep, Posse, Say Yes to Education, Stephen Joel Trachtenberg, Politics and Values. The Women’s Leadership Program, the Offce of Diversity, Equity and Community Engagement, More details, including registration information, GW Hillel’s LaunchPad D.C. and more. GW Co-Curricular Programs provide can be found on the Co-Curricular Program LaunchPad DC offers incoming frst-year students a unique opportunity to start one’s experience meaningful connections through immersive page. Registration opens in June. Be sure to with Jewish life at GW. Fees are associated. Registration will be available on the program cohort-based experiences and allow students monitor your GW email for updates. webpage in June. For questions, email [email protected]. Adventure Bound Adventure Bound allows new students to meet their peers, learn more about life at GW, and SEAS New Student Getaway (School of Engineering and Applied Science frst-year students) build lasting memories in the great outdoors. After move-in and a trip orientation, participants The New Student Getaway (NSG) provides incoming students with the opportunity to create will travel off-campus to explore more of what the DC region has to offer. This unique experience close bonds with their peers and upper-class mentors as well as get to know some of the faculty offers students the opportunity to participate in a range of activities such as hiking, kayaking, and staff here to support them all before the start of the semester. Program information will be biking, backpacking, whitewater rafting, and paddleboarding. Specifc trip details will be shared via email over the summer. For questions, email [email protected]. provided closer to registration. Fees are associated. For questions, email [email protected]. University Honors Program (UHP) (UHP frst-year students)

The University Honors Program offers a distinctive academic experience. Join your fellow UHP LEAD GW LEAD GW (Leadership Exploration and Development at GW) is a dynamic program that peers and learn more about what to expect in your frst year, connect with faculty and staff who empowers students to learn more about themselves, socially responsible leadership, and their support the program, and get to know other members of your cohort. Program information will new home. Participants attend leadership workshops, participate in small group activities, and be shared via email over the summer. Program information will be shared via email over the explore GW and DC. Incoming students are paired with upper-class guides who mentor, share summer. For questions, email [email protected]. resources, and provide personal insights into involvement and leadership at GW. Fees are Women’s Leadership Program (WLP) (WLP frst-year students) associated. For questions, email [email protected]. The Women’s Leadership Program brings together women of four different cohorts to learn more about program offerings, connect with faculty and staff who support the program, and provide Founding Scholars Founding Scholars welcomes incoming frst-generation college students to life at GW. Students space and opportunity for relationships to form. Program information will be shared via email will build community with other frst-gen students, connect with faculty and staff, and learn over the summer. For questions, email [email protected]. about valuable academic and campus resources. The George Washington University formally International students defnes frst-generation college students as those whose parents did not complete a four-year, Upon your arrival to GW, the International Services Offce (ISO) offers events to help you get baccalaureate degree. We also recognize that there are many defnitions for what it means to be familiar with GW, explore DC, and make friends. Learn more and sign-up for events you’re a frst-gen college student and welcome participants that identify with the defnition in any way. interested in attending! For questions, email [email protected]. Fees are associated. For questions, email [email protected].

1312 Co-Curricular Programs

about program offerings, connect with faculty and staff who support the program, and provide Founding Scholars Founding Scholars welcomes incoming frst-generation college students to life at GW. Students space and opportunity for relationships to form. Program information will be shared via email will build community with other frst-gen students, connect with faculty and staff, and learn over the summer. For questions, email [email protected]. about valuable academic and campus resources. The George Washington University formally International students defnes frst-generation college students as those whose parents did not complete a four-year, Upon your arrival to GW, the International Services Offce (ISO) offers events to help you get baccalaureate degree. We also recognize that there are many defnitions for what it means to be familiar with GW, explore DC, and make friends. Learn more and sign-up for events you’re a frst-gen college student and welcome participants that identify with the defnition in any way. interested in attending! For questions, email [email protected]. Fees are associated. For questions, email [email protected].

12 13 ACADEMICS

An overview of an undergraduate education at GW, advising by school, class registration, and academic support resources.

14 ACADEMICS An overview of an undergraduate Academics education at GW, advising by school, class registration, and academic The George Washington University’s academic life is defned not only by the ability of faculty and students to put knowledge in action, but also by the support resources. ability to take full advantage of GW’s vast access to world-class partnerships, policy-research initiatives, and one-of-a-kind learning opportunities.

Undergraduate Academic Schools: Elliott School of International Affairs (ESIA) Snapshot — When you study international affairs at Elliott, you won’t just study it, you’ll experience Columbian College of Arts and Sciences it. You’ll understand and engage with the (CCAS) — Our oldest and largest college, world, building knowledge of economics, Columbian is home to both generalists and history, political science, and relevant areas of specialists. At Columbian, we emphasize anthropology and geography. perspective, analysis, and communication; encourage collaboration with external partners; School of Business (GWSB) — This school and inspire lasting change. offers a distinctive educational experience to prepare global business leaders through a Corcoran School of the Arts and Design portfolio of niche programs that emphasize (CSAD) — The Corcoran School embodies academic rigor, learning outcomes, and what Columbian has defned as the “engaged teaching excellence in both delivery and liberal arts” by providing a platform for content. engagement, bridging creative expression and practical application, linking disparate felds, School of Engineering and Applied Science and preparing students for rich and multi- (SEAS) — SEAS strongly supports co-curricular dimensional careers. We challenge students activities to broaden and deepen its students’ to investigate how art functions as a form of overall educational programs. The school creative and intellectual inquiry. CSAD is a also offers a highly collaborative approach school within the Columbian College of Arts that enables students to cultivate expertise in and Sciences. laboratories and infuence in government.

School of Media and Public Affairs (SMPA) Milken Institute School of Public Health — SMPA is a trailblazer in the study of political (GWSPH) — We advance population health, communication, journalism, and media. well-being, and social justice locally, nationally, Graduates of the SMPA program are leaders and globally by applying public health in advocacy, politics, business, and journalism. knowledge to enhance policy, practice, and Students engage with the world around them management; conducting rigorous, basic, through internships and access to decision- applied, and translational research; and makers, community leaders, and power educating the next generation of public health brokers. SMPA is a school within the Columbian leaders, policy makers, practitioners, scientists, College of Arts and Sciences. advocates, and managers.

1514 Undergraduate Education At a Glance TIER 2: School-Specific General Education AND Distribution Requirements vary by school.

SCHOOL OF COLUMBIAN COLLEGE ELLIOTT SCHOOL MILKEN INSTITUTE An undergraduate education at GW provides To earn an undergraduate degree, you must: GW SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING & OF ARTS & SCIENCES OF INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL OF PUBLIC BUSINESS (GWSB) APPLIED SCIENCE you with a wide range of opportunities to • Complete at least 120 credits, (CCAS) AFFAIRS (ESIA) HEALTH (GWSPH) pursue both professional and liberal arts (SEAS) degrees. These degrees ensure that you leave • Fulfll the University General Education Requirement (Tier One), Required approximately Required a minimum of Required to complete the Required to take PUBH Required to take SEAS the University with a body of knowledge that 9 to18 credits to satisfy 19 credits. These credits Four Year Development 1101 Introduction to 1001, three additional shows a depth of understanding in at least • Fulfll school-specifc general education and remaining General are included within the Program, which consists Public Health and Health social science and Education Requirements school’s introduction to of taking BADM 1001 Services. humanities courses, one feld. In addition, the General Education distribution requirements (Tier Two), and in a variety of disciplines the major requirement, First-Year Development two additional Requirement that is common to the education • Fulfll the requirements of at least one and with respect to which includes the ESIA Course I, BADM 1002 mathematics courses, of students in all schools of the University, major in their home school (Tier Three). global perspectives, civic IAFF 1001 First-Year First-Year Development two additional science ensures that you develop key analytical engagement, and oral Experience. Course II, BADM 3001 courses to provide • This fall, we expect that, in observance communication. Career Management adequate grounding abilities that transcend disciplinary boundaries. of District of Columbia public health Required to fulfll 25 to Strategy, and BADM for engineering and These analytical abilities provide you with 26 credits in the school’s 4001 Leadership and computer science guidelines, course offerings will be a supporting courses in the Career Launch. training. cornerstones for your personal development, blend of in-person and hybrid instruction liberal arts requirement. civic consciousness, and successful careers. Many course options that Depending on your to ensure a safe learning environment for fulfll these credits can be major, bachelor of our community. Our planning will remain applied simultaneously science (BS) students fexible wherever possible in order to meet to University-wide Tier have additional the varying in-person and remote needs of One requirements, but requirements in are unique requirements mathematics & science. our community. within ESIA.

You should continue to consult the Bulletin (see table on page 21 for more on the Bulletin) for school and major requirements across all TIER 1: University General Education curriculum trains you to engage in active intellectual schools, as well as communicate with your advisor. inquiry across a variety of disciplines by developing a range of analytical skills, including critical thinking, quantitative reasoning, and scientifc reasoning. TIER 3: Major-Specific Education varies by school. All schools require you to select a major and successfully complete the courses needed to fulfll degree requirements for that major. SCHOOL OF COLUMBIAN COLLEGE ELLIOTT SCHOOL MILKEN INSTITUTE GW SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING & OF ARTS & SCIENCES OF INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL OF PUBLIC SCHOOL OF BUSINESS (GWSB) APPLIED SCIENCE COLUMBIAN COLLEGE ELLIOTT SCHOOL MILKEN INSTITUTE (CCAS) AFFAIRS (ESIA) HEALTH (GWSPH) GW SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING & (SEAS) OF ARTS & SCIENCES OF INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL OF PUBLIC BUSINESS (GWSB) APPLIED SCIENCE (CCAS) AFFAIRS (ESIA) HEALTH (GWSPH) (SEAS) Required to take fve Tier One courses (for a total of 15 to 16 credits) in a range of disciplines drawn from the social sciences, humanities, natural or physical sciences with a laboratory component, and mathematics or statistics. (In some cases, these courses may be used to Bachelor of Science You must demonstrate There are six majors Requirements differ All students are required satisfy school-specifc requirements and/or major requirements). (BS) and Bachelor of third-year profciency and two dual bachelor across majors and to complete a capstone Arts (BA) requirements in a foreign language combined programs. concentrations. You project. Review program Within the General Education requirements, you must also fulfll the writing requirement, which consists of three courses: UW 1020 vary by major. Review and take program Requirements vary by may have non-MISPH major requirements and University Writing and two Writing in the Disciplines (WID). WID courses are designated with a ‘W’ appended to the course number. the program major specifc regional major. Review program prerequisites attached to recommended program WID courses may also fulfll general education, distribution, school-specifc, or major requirements, if the courses are designated for that requirements to learn foundations courses. major requirements to courses required for your of study for each major purpose. You should check with your school and/or departments to determine which courses may be double counted in either instance more. Consult programs’ learn more. major or concentration. to learn more. (writing requirement and general education requirements). major requirements for information about Exercise science program-specifc foreign students: you also have language requirements. the option to select a BS degrees require an concentration. additional 18 credits in upper-level STEM Review program major coursework over and concentration BA degrees. Review information to learn individual program more. major information to learn more.

Information adapted from: bulletin.gwu.edu/university-regulations/general-education/

16 17 Undergraduate Education At a Glance TIER 2: School-Specific General Education AND Distribution Requirements vary by school.

Information adapted from: bulletin.gwu.edu/university-regulations/general-education/

16 17 What is academic advising? Sign-up for a Class Registration Academic Academic advising is the process between the student Class Date & Time and an academic advisor of exploring academic interests, • Login to the admitted student portal (go. Advising reviewing degree requirements and curriculum, and Registration gwu.edu/portal) using your personal discussing career paths and plans. Your academic advisor email and password. is there to help you navigate your academic career while keeping you on track to graduate on time. You will register for classes on a designated • Scroll down until you see Next Steps. date and time online in August before • Click on Register for New Student participating in Orientation (that you pick!) Orientation. You must register for a time slot in order to be Academic School Advising Models: Overview • Once registered for Orientation, you will provided access to the registration system. see a section called Preparing for Your Columbian College of Arts & Sciences GW School of Business (GWSB) operates on First Year - scroll until you get to Academic (CCAS) (also includes Corcoran School of the an open-team advising model, which allows First-Year Class Registration Dates Advising and Online Class Registration. Art and Design and School of Media and Public you to work with any available advisor during • August 5, 1 - 3 p.m. ET Affairs) uses a “POD” or Place of Discovery, business hours. If there is a specifc advisor you • Scroll down to sign-up for an Online Class advising model. You are assigned a POD like working with, you can continue meeting • August 6, 8 - 10 a.m. ET Registration Session, then locate your based on your last name and there are several with this advisor during your time at GW or you • August 7, 9 - 11 a.m. ET academic school. advisors in each POD. You have the option to can meet with the frst available advisor when • August 9, 6 -8 p.m. ET • Click on a date and time under your continue seeing the same advisor each time or needed. academic school to reserve your spot. see a variety of advisors to capitalize on each • August 10, 2 - 4 p.m. ET • Mark your calendar and save your advisor’s specifc area of expertise. • August 11, 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. ET Milken Institute School of Public Health confrmation email! (Goes to your GW has a three-person professional (MISPH) email address) POD 1: last names A-G, POD 2: last names H-N, advising team and assigns you to an academic Note about seats in classes: There is an POD 3: last names O-Z advisor based on last name. equal distribution of courses and class seating Note: the event will come up as “closed” if availability among all registration times. Select there are no more spots available for your a date and time that works best for your Elliott School of International Affairs (ESIA) School of Engineering and Applied academic school on that date. If this happens, assigns you to an academic advisor based on pairs you with two advisors, a schedule—there is no advantage for signing up Science (SEAS) select another date. last name. There are 10 academic advisors professional advisor and a faculty advisor. for an earlier date and time. and each has a section of the alphabet. ESIA As a frst-year student, you will be paired with also offers peer advising, current students who a professional advisor at the start of your assist in the teaching of First Year Experience experience, then transitioned to a faculty How Class Registration Works (IAFF 1001) and provide guidance to you as advisor at the end of your frst year. On your class registration date and start time login to GWeb using your GW email address and new students. password. Even though you have a two-hour window, you want to login at the start of the time frame. Pre-Professional Advising As you prepare for Spring registration, we encourage you to update your contact information, including your cell phone number and current address. You can do this by logging in to GWeb, If you’re interested in pursuing a career in health care or exploring the decision to attend law and navigate to the “prepare for registration” link under the Records and Registration menu. school and enter a legal career, there is pre-health and pre-law advising available. More information is available in the online orientation module. Note: prior to the date and time of your registration, you are encouraged to login to GWeb to ensure you can login successfully. GWeb is accessed via it.gwu.edu/gweb. You will learn more about your school’s advising team, your role in the process, and how to best leverage the relationship as you prepare for the start of the semester and complete tasks Once you are logged in, you will see tabs of information. Click on the Registration Menu. this summer. More details, including screenshots and instructions about the registration process is available First-Year Virtual Group Advising in Section 1 of the online orientation module. After completing Section 1: Academic Advising & Class Registration (and Section 2, if Attention School of Engineering and Applied Science (SEAS) students: You will be applicable) in the online orientation module, you will be prompted to register for a frst-year registered for fall courses in advance by the SEAS advising team. Therefore, you do not need group advising webinar. Dates for webinars offered vary by academic school, but typically to register for an online class registration session. For questions about the process, please frst range from June - July. You will receive a confrmation email with the link to access the webinar. consult Section 1: Academic Advising & Class Registration of the online module. If additional 18 questions remain do not hesitate to contact the SEAS advising team at [email protected] What is academic advising? Sign-up for a Class Registration Academic Academic advising is the process between the student Class Date & Time and an academic advisor of exploring academic interests, • Login to the admitted student portal (go. Advising reviewing degree requirements and curriculum, and Registration gwu.edu/portal) using your personal discussing career paths and plans. Your academic advisor email and password. is there to help you navigate your academic career while keeping you on track to graduate on time. You will register for classes on a designated • Scroll down until you see Next Steps. date and time online in August before • Click on Register for New Student participating in Orientation (that you pick!) Orientation. You must register for a time slot in order to be Academic School Advising Models: Overview • Once registered for Orientation, you will provided access to the registration system. see a section called Preparing for Your Columbian College of Arts & Sciences GW School of Business (GWSB) operates on First Year - scroll until you get to Academic (CCAS) (also includes Corcoran School of the an open-team advising model, which allows First-Year Class Registration Dates Advising and Online Class Registration. Art and Design and School of Media and Public you to work with any available advisor during • August 5, 1 - 3 p.m. ET Affairs) uses a “POD” or Place of Discovery, business hours. If there is a specifc advisor you • Scroll down to sign-up for an Online Class advising model. You are assigned a POD like working with, you can continue meeting • August 6, 8 - 10 a.m. ET Registration Session, then locate your based on your last name and there are several with this advisor during your time at GW or you • August 7, 9 - 11 a.m. ET academic school. advisors in each POD. You have the option to can meet with the frst available advisor when • August 9, 6 -8 p.m. ET • Click on a date and time under your continue seeing the same advisor each time or needed. academic school to reserve your spot. see a variety of advisors to capitalize on each • August 10, 2 - 4 p.m. ET • Mark your calendar and save your advisor’s specifc area of expertise. • August 11, 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. ET Milken Institute School of Public Health confrmation email! (Goes to your GW has a three-person professional (MISPH) email address) POD 1: last names A-G, POD 2: last names H-N, advising team and assigns you to an academic Note about seats in classes: There is an POD 3: last names O-Z advisor based on last name. equal distribution of courses and class seating Note: the event will come up as “closed” if availability among all registration times. Select there are no more spots available for your a date and time that works best for your Elliott School of International Affairs (ESIA) School of Engineering and Applied academic school on that date. If this happens, assigns you to an academic advisor based on pairs you with two advisors, a schedule—there is no advantage for signing up Science (SEAS) select another date. last name. There are 10 academic advisors professional advisor and a faculty advisor. for an earlier date and time. and each has a section of the alphabet. ESIA As a frst-year student, you will be paired with also offers peer advising, current students who a professional advisor at the start of your assist in the teaching of First Year Experience experience, then transitioned to a faculty How Class Registration Works (IAFF 1001) and provide guidance to you as advisor at the end of your frst year. On your class registration date and start time login to GWeb using your GW email address and new students. password. Even though you have a two-hour window, you want to login at the start of the time frame. Pre-Professional Advising As you prepare for Spring registration, we encourage you to update your contact information, including your cell phone number and current address. You can do this by logging in to GWeb, If you’re interested in pursuing a career in health care or exploring the decision to attend law and navigate to the “prepare for registration” link under the Records and Registration menu. school and enter a legal career, there is pre-health and pre-law advising available. More information is available in the online orientation module. Note: prior to the date and time of your registration, you are encouraged to login to GWeb to ensure you can login successfully. GWeb is accessed via it.gwu.edu/gweb. You will learn more about your school’s advising team, your role in the process, and how to best leverage the relationship as you prepare for the start of the semester and complete tasks Once you are logged in, you will see tabs of information. Click on the Registration Menu. this summer. More details, including screenshots and instructions about the registration process is available First-Year Virtual Group Advising in Section 1 of the online orientation module. After completing Section 1: Academic Advising & Class Registration (and Section 2, if Attention School of Engineering and Applied Science (SEAS) students: You will be applicable) in the online orientation module, you will be prompted to register for a frst-year registered for fall courses in advance by the SEAS advising team. Therefore, you do not need group advising webinar. Dates for webinars offered vary by academic school, but typically to register for an online class registration session. For questions about the process, please frst range from June - July. You will receive a confrmation email with the link to access the webinar. consult Section 1: Academic Advising & Class Registration of the online module. If additional 18 questions remain do not hesitate to contact the SEAS advising team at [email protected] Preparing for Class Registration Commonly Used Class Registration Terms Name Definition of Term 1. Complete Section 1 & 2: Academic Advising & Class Registration of the New Student Orientation (Fall 2021) online module. (Note: you can leave your online orientation module Add/drop period Marks the start of open class registration for all students. This semester’s add/ and return to complete it any time before the deadline. Your progress will be saved). drop period begins on August 12 at 9 a.m. ET. This means you can adjust your schedule starting at this time through the frst couple of weeks of classes before 2. Sign-up for a frst-year advising webinar within your academic school. Details about virtual it’s “fnal.” advising are available in Section 1 of the module. 3. Attend a frst-year advising webinar, ask questions, and utilize the resources provided in both Bulletin The Bulletin for the year in which you frst enroll includes the degree requirements that will continue to govern your program from your frst semester the module and webinar. through to graduation. After your frst year, your Bulletin will be archived on the current Bulletin website. You should continue to consult it and communicate Placement Exams • Chemistry: general chemistry (CHEM 1111) with your advisor throughout your program. You should consult the current Language, math, economics, and chemistry requires completion of the ALEKS chemistry Bulletin as well for information that changes from year to year. classes may require placement exams to preparatory course (CPC). This applies to all determine at which level you should start. You incoming students intending on pursuing Credit hours The amount of course credits that a student is enrolled in. To be full-time, students must register for at least 12 and a maximum of 18. must complete the language and/or math the following academic felds: applied placement exams before registering for classes sciences, biological sciences, chemical sciences, computer science, engineering CRN Course Registration Number; a six-digit number used to register for a class to determine what course best fts your level online. and schedule. (all majors), physical science (BS only), pre- health sciences (e.g., dentistry, medicine, veterinary medicine, nursing, etc.). For Dean’s Seminar A small seminar course offered exclusively to frst-year students in Columbian • Language: each foreign language (CCAS) on topics of interest to professors. department has a specifc exam and/or more information and to take the test, visit Department of Chemistry’s ALEKS policy regarding placement. Those with the website Departmental A course that requires a department or professor’s approval to sign-up for the high AP/IB scores and native speakers . approval class. These courses are typically reserved for juniors or seniors and are not may have special instructions for which appropriate for frst semester students. level they should take. For details, visit the IB/AP/Dual Enrollment Credits language center website. Discussion/Refection Usually a 50-minute class meeting run by the class Teaching Assistants (TAs) to Submit your IB/AP credit scores directly to help reinforce the material discussed during lecture that week. • Math and economics: the ALEKS GW. For any dual enrollment credits, have (Assessment and Learning in Knowledge your offcial transcript sent to the Offce of the GPAC General Education Curriculum; general education requirements for Columbian Spaces) math placement is required for Registrar. See this page for more information (CCAS) students any students who intend to register for about bringing credits to GW. These credits may ECON 1001, ECON 1011, MATH 1051, count toward elective credit, General Education MWF and TR Indicate when a class meets during the week: MWF = Monday, Wednesday, MATH 1220, MATH 1231, or MATH 1252. Requirements, major and minor requirements. Friday Consult the Economics department ALEKS TR = Tuesday, Thursday webpage Math department and the More information about placement exams and ALEKS webpage for more information and IB/AP/Dual enrollment credits are included in Prerequisite Classes required to be taken before you can take a corresponding upper-level class. to take the test. the online orientation module.

RTF-EZ form Registration Transaction Form; a form that students can fll out and have signed by a professors and an advisor to register for a class that is full

UW University Writing; introductory writing course required for all undergraduate students, which is typically taken in the frst year.

Waitlists A virtual list offered at a professor’s discretion of students waiting to register for a full class. If a spot becomes available, students have 24 hours to accept the spot before it’s offered to the next person on the list.

20 21 Preparing for Class Registration Commonly Used Class Registration Terms Name Definition of Term 1. Complete Section 1 & 2: Academic Advising & Class Registration of the New Student Orientation (Fall 2021) online module. (Note: you can leave your online orientation module Add/drop period Marks the start of open class registration for all students. This semester’s add/ and return to complete it any time before the deadline. Your progress will be saved). drop period begins on August 12 at 9 a.m. ET. This means you can adjust your schedule starting at this time through the frst couple of weeks of classes before 2. Sign-up for a frst-year advising webinar within your academic school. Details about virtual it’s “fnal.” advising are available in Section 1 of the module. 3. Attend a frst-year advising webinar, ask questions, and utilize the resources provided in both Bulletin The Bulletin for the year in which you frst enroll includes the degree requirements that will continue to govern your program from your frst semester the module and webinar. through to graduation. After your frst year, your Bulletin will be archived on the current Bulletin website. You should continue to consult it and communicate Placement Exams • Chemistry: general chemistry (CHEM 1111) with your advisor throughout your program. You should consult the current Language, math, economics, and chemistry requires completion of the ALEKS chemistry Bulletin as well for information that changes from year to year. classes may require placement exams to preparatory course (CPC). This applies to all determine at which level you should start. You incoming students intending on pursuing Credit hours The amount of course credits that a student is enrolled in. To be full-time, students must register for at least 12 and a maximum of 18. must complete the language and/or math the following academic felds: applied placement exams before registering for classes sciences, biological sciences, chemical sciences, computer science, engineering CRN Course Registration Number; a six-digit number used to register for a class to determine what course best fts your level online. and schedule. (all majors), physical science (BS only), pre- health sciences (e.g., dentistry, medicine, veterinary medicine, nursing, etc.). For Dean’s Seminar A small seminar course offered exclusively to frst-year students in Columbian • Language: each foreign language (CCAS) on topics of interest to professors. department has a specifc exam and/or more information and to take the test, visit Department of Chemistry’s ALEKS policy regarding placement. Those with the website Departmental A course that requires a department or professor’s approval to sign-up for the high AP/IB scores and native speakers . approval class. These courses are typically reserved for juniors or seniors and are not may have special instructions for which appropriate for frst semester students. level they should take. For details, visit the IB/AP/Dual Enrollment Credits language center website. Discussion/Refection Usually a 50-minute class meeting run by the class Teaching Assistants (TAs) to Submit your IB/AP credit scores directly to help reinforce the material discussed during lecture that week. • Math and economics: the ALEKS GW. For any dual enrollment credits, have (Assessment and Learning in Knowledge your offcial transcript sent to the Offce of the GPAC General Education Curriculum; general education requirements for Columbian Spaces) math placement is required for Registrar. See this page for more information (CCAS) students any students who intend to register for about bringing credits to GW. These credits may ECON 1001, ECON 1011, MATH 1051, count toward elective credit, General Education MWF and TR Indicate when a class meets during the week: MWF = Monday, Wednesday, MATH 1220, MATH 1231, or MATH 1252. Requirements, major and minor requirements. Friday Consult the Economics department ALEKS TR = Tuesday, Thursday webpage Math department and the More information about placement exams and ALEKS webpage for more information and IB/AP/Dual enrollment credits are included in Prerequisite Classes required to be taken before you can take a corresponding upper-level class. to take the test. the online orientation module.

RTF-EZ form Registration Transaction Form; a form that students can fll out and have signed by a professors and an advisor to register for a class that is full

UW University Writing; introductory writing course required for all undergraduate students, which is typically taken in the frst year.

20 21 Academic Support Resources GW Libraries and Academic Innovation

Highlights of GW Libraries: Libraries available to all GW students: • Quiet and group study available with a • Gelman Library (Foggy Bottom campus) variety of spaces to meet your preferences. • Eckles Library (Mount Vernon campus) library.gwu.edu Check for hours. • Virginia Science and Technology Campus • Research materials and assistance available Library in-person and online at library.gwu.edu. Distance students can have print materials mailed to them at no charge. • CREATE digital studio offers professional- level AV equipment and computers for editing as well as workshops and individual advice in multimedia software.

Academic Commons Academic Commons is a one-stop shop for all academic services and resources available at GW. Visit academiccommons.gwu.edu or fnd us at the Ask Us Desk.

Tutoring and Review Sessions: Study Skills for Virtual & In-Person Learning: Course-specifc peer tutoring and review Learn to better manage your time, improve sessions are free for GW students through your note taking skills, or get organized with Academic Commons. Find your course and information and videos, many made by GW make an appointment at go.gwu.edu/ students, at academiccommons.gwu.edu/ tutoring. study-skills.

Writing Help: Workshops and Consultations: Dedicated attention to writing and research Free workshops and consultations are available projects at all stages of the writing process in programming, coding, data organization, is available through The Writing Center. statistical analysis, Adobe Creative Suite, GIS, Make an appointment (recommended) at and more at go.gwu.edu/libworkshops. writingcenter.gwu.edu. Undergraduate Research: Research Assistance: Get hands-on experience in your feld of Personalized help in strategizing and fnding interest by participating in the undergraduate resources for any project or paper is available research opportunities available on by appointment at go.gwu.edu/consultations. researchcommons.gwu.edu.

Be sure to check out academiccommons.gwu.edu to learn about academic services and resources available throughout the university. STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICES

Learn more about financial aid and billing, dining, the health center, and other useful support services available to students.

23 Financial Aid and Student Accounts Payment Plans Planning for Financial Aid GW‘s Offce of Student Accounts offers several for 2021-2022 ways to pay semester fees, including tuition, To apply for fnancial aid, students must room, board, and insurance charges. View all submit a Free Application for Federal Student studentaccounts.gwu.edu/how- methods at Aid (FAFSA) and supporting documents for pay . each year of enrollment (frst-year students should submit a FAFSA by March 1 to apply GW offers a monthly payment plan that splits for aid for their sophomore year). Please semester charges into four equal monthly note that undergraduate students must be payments. This plan has an application fee and degree-seeking in order to qualify for fnancial is interest free as long as monthly payments assistance. Most institutional sources of are paid in full and on time. Payments must funding require full-time status (12 or more be scheduled on the 10th of each month from credits) each semester. July through October for the fall semester, December through March for the spring Eligibility for need-based fnancial assistance is semester, and April through June for the based on the student‘s demonstrated need on summer semester. Enrollment is required for the fnancial assistance application. The need each semester in which you participate in the may be funded by institutional and federal plan. If your parent or guardian is making grants, scholarships, and federal loans. While payments on your behalf, please provide them GW offers signifcant amounts of need-based access to your account using the link on the aid, we are not able to fund 100% of need. studentaccounts. plan website. View details at Some families also utilize the monthly payment gwu.edu/monthly-payment-plan . plan or additional federal and/or private alternative loans to supplement the awards that FERPA Policy are offered. The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) is a federal law that protects the Need-based awards are not guaranteed every privacy of student education records. The law year and must be applied for by the March applies to schools that receive funds under an 1 deadline for the following academic year. applicable program of the U.S. Department of For step-by-step instructions, please see fnancialaid.gwu.edu Education. .

Once enrolled at GW, students have the right For all your fnancial aid, billing, and to inspect and review their own education registration needs, please reach out via phone records, as well as designate who has access to or email to Student Financial and Registration their student records outside of GW. Services, which is GW’s customer service organization bringing together the offces of We encourage you to have conversations with Student Financial Assistance, Student Accounts, your family members about FERPA prior to and Registrar in a friendly, centralized, service- arriving in August. You can access the Student culture setting. Consent for Release of Information to Parents/ Third Parties form (go.gwu.edu/ferpa) via the The Student Services Hub is located on the Registrar‘s website. Ground Floor of the Marvin Center.

24 25 Financial Aid and Student Accounts A Different Payment Plans Planning for Financial Aid GW‘s Offce of Student Accounts offers several for 2021-2022 Approach Dining Plans ways to pay semester fees, including tuition, To apply for fnancial aid, students must Dining Cash is the main source of funds that room, board, and insurance charges. View all submit a Free Application for Federal Student you’ll pull from during your time at GW. It studentaccounts.gwu.edu/how- methods at Aid (FAFSA) and supporting documents for is used at dining and grocery partners and pay. to Dining each year of enrollment (frst-year students is required for all undergraduate students should submit a FAFSA by March 1 to apply in residence halls. Your Dining plan varies GW offers a monthly payment plan that splits for aid for their sophomore year). Please depending on whether or not your residence semester charges into four equal monthly note that undergraduate students must be Open Dining in the District hall has an in-unit kitchen; you can check the payments. This plan has an application fee and degree-seeking in order to qualify for fnancial At GW, learning is not limited to the classroom. dining plan amounts at dining.gwu.edu/ is interest free as long as monthly payments assistance. Most institutional sources of We take full advantage of all that our city has dining-plans. Colonial Cash is a separate, are paid in full and on time. Payments must funding require full-time status (12 or more to offer, including D.C.’s vibrant food scene. voluntary account. These funds are also be scheduled on the 10th of each month from credits) each semester. Whether you want to explore the city’s food accepted at all dining locations as well as at July through October for the fall semester, scene on a Saturday night, shop for seasonal partner retail stores, vending machines, laundry December through March for the spring Eligibility for need-based fnancial assistance is ingredients, order for pickup or delivery, or just and more. Both Dining and Colonial Cash roll semester, and April through June for the based on the student‘s demonstrated need on grab a quick bite to eat between classes, our over year-to-year and semester-to-semester, summer semester. Enrollment is required for the fnancial assistance application. The need unique dining plan has you covered no matter and you can add money to them at any point. each semester in which you participate in the may be funded by institutional and federal your taste or dietary needs. plan. If your parent or guardian is making grants, scholarships, and federal loans. While payments on your behalf, please provide them GW offers signifcant amounts of need-based The GW Dining access to your account using the link on the What is an open dining plan? aid, we are not able to fund 100% of need. plan is a declining-balance account. Purchases plan website. View details at studentaccounts. Some families also utilize the monthly payment are made with a swipe of your GWorld Card gwu.edu/monthly-payment-plan. plan or additional federal and/or private using Dining Cash. With over 105 different alternative loans to supplement the awards that How to GET Around FERPA Policy dining partners located on, or close to, our are offered. Foggy Bottom and Mount Vernon campuses, Be sure to download the GET app to help The Family Educational Rights and Privacy you have the freedom to choose what you navigate your dining experience. It is free Act (FERPA) is a federal law that protects the Need-based awards are not guaranteed every want to eat and when. You can view our and available for both Apple and Android privacy of student education records. The law year and must be applied for by the March comprehensive GWorld partner list, which devices— search “GET mobile” in the app applies to schools that receive funds under an 1 deadline for the following academic year. includes restaurants, grocery stores, food store. Before you start using the app, you’ll applicable program of the U.S. Department of For step-by-step instructions, please see trucks, and other shops at dining.gwu.edu/ frst need to register at get.cbord.com/ fnancialaid.gwu.edu Education. . where-eat. gwu/full/login.php. Once you submit this registration information, you’ll receive an email Once enrolled at GW, students have the right For all your fnancial aid, billing, and The Meal Deal program is designed to provide confrmation that you will use to complete your to inspect and review their own education registration needs, please reach out via phone students with access to affordable meal initial registration and frst login. After opening records, as well as designate who has access to or email to Student Financial and Registration options, priced at $6.00 breakfasts, $8.00 the app, you will be directed to select George their student records outside of GW. Services, which is GW’s customer service lunches, and $10.00 dinners. All GW Dining Washington University as your institution. Enter organization bringing together the offces of Meal Deals include an entree and a side or your username (your email) and the custom We encourage you to have conversations with Student Financial Assistance, Student Accounts, drink. Find more information, including a list of password you just created during registration. your family members about FERPA prior to and Registrar in a friendly, centralized, service- all the current vendors with Meal Deal options, You will then be prompted to create a custom arriving in August. You can access the Student culture setting. at dining.gwu.edu/meal-deals-discounts. pin that you can use moving forward to log into Consent for Release of Information to Parents/ the app. Third Parties form (go.gwu.edu/ferpa) via the The Student Services Hub is located on the Registrar‘s website. Ground Floor of the Marvin Center. With the GET app you can check your GWorld balance, order food online, make deposits, and more. Head to gworld.gwu.edu/online- account-management 24 for more details. 25 Grubhub x GW Dining Stay Up to Date with GW Dining Students can also use GWorld to pay for Find GW Dining on social media to see the delivery from Grubhub. Download the latest news, including vendor updates, meal Grubhub app and login using any credentials. deals, giveaways, and more: @gwdining on Next, sign up for Campus Dining by going Instagram, Facebook and Twitter. to My Grubhub, then Settings, then Campus The Store Dining. Select Find Your Campus, choose Students with certain dietary needs can also The George Washington University and fnd recipe ideas and other resources from Founded in 2017 to address student food Foggy Bottom Location tap Add Affliation. Add your GWorld card, the GW Dining Reps, each of whom focuses insecurity, The Store is a student-run food District House Room B121 then enter your GET App username and on a different diet: vegetarian, Halal, Kosher, pantry that is managed by The Store student 2121 H Street, NW password to connect GWorld dining dollars gluten free, Mount Vernon Campus, and organization and the Division for Student Washington, D.C. 20052 as a form of payment. Now you can order sustainability. Affairs. The Store’s mission is to alleviate food from any Grubhub partner listed and get food insecurity at GW and provide other resources Mount Vernon Campus Location delivered right to your door. Plus, Grubhub’s Have more questions? Check our GW Dining’s for students to thrive. The Store provides dry student dining membership isn’t limited to FAQ page dining.gwu.edu/frequently- goods, meats, fresh produce, dairy, vegan 2100 Foxhall Road GW’s campus— feel free to order food from asked-questions, or send us an email at options, and more to ensure all students have Washington, D.C. 20007 any Grubhub partner no matter where you [email protected]. access to the things they need. In addition are. Find more details at dining.gwu.edu/ to food, The Store also provides laptops GW students interested in accessing the Store grubhub-campus-dining. and iclickers to students each semester, may sign up by visiting: studentlife.gwu.edu/ and provides laundry and printing cards, store. lightly used business attire, household items, toiletries, and menstrual hygiene products.

26 27 Grubhub x GW Dining Stay Up to Date with GW Dining Students can also use GWorld to pay for Find GW Dining on social media to see the delivery from Grubhub. Download the latest news, including vendor updates, meal Grubhub app and login using any credentials. deals, giveaways, and more: @gwdining on Next, sign up for Campus Dining by going Instagram, Facebook and Twitter. to My Grubhub, then Settings, then Campus The Store Dining. Select Find Your Campus, choose Students with certain dietary needs can also The George Washington University and fnd recipe ideas and other resources from Founded in 2017 to address student food Foggy Bottom Location tap Add Affliation. Add your GWorld card, the GW Dining Reps, each of whom focuses insecurity, The Store is a student-run food District House Room B121 then enter your GET App username and on a different diet: vegetarian, Halal, Kosher, pantry that is managed by The Store student 2121 H Street, NW password to connect GWorld dining dollars gluten free, Mount Vernon Campus, and organization and the Division for Student Washington, D.C. 20052 as a form of payment. Now you can order sustainability. Affairs. The Store’s mission is to alleviate food from any Grubhub partner listed and get food insecurity at GW and provide other resources Mount Vernon Campus Location delivered right to your door. Plus, Grubhub’s Have more questions? Check our GW Dining’s for students to thrive. The Store provides dry student dining membership isn’t limited to FAQ page dining.gwu.edu/frequently- goods, meats, fresh produce, dairy, vegan 2100 Foxhall Road GW’s campus— feel free to order food from asked-questions, or send us an email at options, and more to ensure all students have Washington, D.C. 20007 any Grubhub partner no matter where you [email protected]. access to the things they need. In addition are. Find more details at dining.gwu.edu/ to food, The Store also provides laptops GW students interested in accessing the Store grubhub-campus-dining. and iclickers to students each semester, may sign up by visiting: studentlife.gwu.edu/ and provides laundry and printing cards, store. lightly used business attire, household items, toiletries, and menstrual hygiene products.

“Thank you so much for the relief you bring me and others “As a graduating when I am on my last senior, I would like penny during the to thank everyone month. Sending me involved in making money from home is The Store possible. “This is wonderful. not easy and I tell my It really has made a I’m a frst-gen student Mom I am fed even huge impact on the and have skipped though I run on just community and I meals and survived oats. Thanks for giving hope it continues to on oatmeal packets me my health and the

26 grow as the years go for years. Thank you relief that I won’t go 27 on. Thank you.” so much.” hungry.” Testimonials: Disability Support Services Colonial Health Center

Did you know in college that it is on YOU to determine accommodations. Check GW’s Colonial Health Center (CHC) provides multidisciplinary, integrated, student-centered (the student) to disclose a disability in order the instructions below on the relevant services in a safe, accessible, culturally inclusive, and supportive environment. The CHC to receive accommodations? Don’t worry— documentation we need and on the DSS seeks to promote healthy lifestyle choices and to holistically support the physical and we’ve broken it down for you below. website disabilitysupport.gwu.edu/ emotional well-being of students in order to achieve academic success. document-your-disability.

What do you mean by disability? Accessing Services: The determination of whether a student has Maybe you had a Section 504 plan or As we continue to prioritize safety during the COVID-19 pandemic, students can access the a physical, cognitive, medical, or mental 202-994-5300 IEP in high school? While that is usually CHC for support by calling to get connected to a provider. Students can health impairment that substantially limits access providers via telehealth or in-person. indicative of a need to register with a major life activity (and therefore has a us, it is not a prerequisite. You could disability) must be made on a case-by-case be someone with a physical, cognitive, basis. How do we do that? By examining Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) mental, or chronic health impairment that the documentation you provide! Check Our counselors provide an environment for students to overcome challenges and diffculties substantially limits a major life activity. We the instructions below on the relevant that may interfere with academic, emotional, and personal success. Counseling services are must have documentation of an impairment documentation we need. free, confdential, and short-term. Students can access CAPS for support by calling the CHC and requesting to speak with the next available counselor - no appointments necessary. After an initial consultation, counselors and students work together to determine the best Okay, that’s me Now what? I want to register with DSS. course of treatment to address individual mental health needs. 1. Submit a DSS Online Registration Form, which includes your supporting disability Counselors utilize a multifaceted approach to provide various options for treatment through documentation, at disabilitysupport.gwu.edu/register-disability-support-services. the Stepped Care Model (as shown below). Eligibility criteria for disability-related support services include the below. Please do not send us your Section 504 or IEP plan, as these do not count as verifed documentation. a. Recent verifcation of diagnosis prepared by a qualifed professional that includes recommendations for reasonable accommodations. Workshops b. Documentation that is current and relevant, substantiates how the condition impacts the student in a postsecondary academic environment, and illustrates a connection Referral to between the impact of the disability and the requested accommodation. longer-term Discussion community series providers 2. You will be notifed of your eligibility status and will receive a plan of approved accommodations by email (at your GW email address). 3. Once your registration is established, you must attend a session during Orientation to CONSULTATION review DSS policies and procedures. WITH PROVIDER What does DSS do?

Assistive Technology Interpreting Services Short-term Self-help Alternative Format Text Materials Letters to Professors individual resources Classroom Access Note-Taking Technology counseling Housing Accommodations Test Accommodations Group counseling CONTACT DSS: Rome Hall, Suite 102 | 801 22nd St., NW | Washington, D.C. 20052 Telephone: 202-994-8250 | Email: [email protected]

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2928 Mandatory Health Information

We will require students, faculty, and staff who are in person this fall to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 prior to being on campus.

The following guidance will apply to this new requirement: • Any vaccine authorized for use in the U.S. will be accepted. • Current students, faculty, and staff should upload their vaccination card to the medical portal. Instructions for this process are available here. • We will grant limited exemptions, such as for medical or religious reasons. We will provide more guidance on the exemption process in the coming weeks. • All GW community members who come to campus are required to be vaccinated. Students who are online-only and faculty and staff approved to work 100 percent remotely will not be required to have received the vaccine. • We will exercise discretion in enforcing the mandate for those who have extenuating circumstances that are beyond their control and that will cause delays in vaccination.

Medical Services More detailed information about the new requirement is available in our FAQs. CHC’s medical providers are available to support students’ physical health and well-being. Staffed by a team of physicians, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, psychiatrists, and registered Health Immunization Form: DUE AUGUST 1 nurses, we offer primary care and urgent care visits. ALL new students under the age of 26 must submit proof of immunizations as required by DC • Primary Care visits are usually available within 48 hours. Students may schedule a telehealth or Code. Details are available at healthcenter.gwu.edu/immunizations. Visit the Colonial Health in-person appointment by calling 202-994-5300. Center (CHC) patient portal at mychc.gwu.edu and follow the instructions below:

• Urgent Care visits, intended for medical or health issues that require immediate attention when Access the patient portal and sign in Click on each green “Update” button next a timely Primary Care appointment is not available, are available on a frst-come, frst-served 1 with your GW email address 4 to each type of immunization and enter basis during clinic hours. Students should notify the receptionist upon arrival. Medical clinicians ([email protected]) and password in the dates of immunization. You must enter in all of your dates for the required can be reached at 202-994-8951 during Click on the “Medical Clearances” immunizations in order for us to verify clinic hours. 2 tab on the left side of the screen. your record.

Under “Medical Clearances” click on Once you have updated all of your Colonial Health Center Locations On-Call Services 3 the green “Update” button to upload 5 immunization dates, a staff member a photo or scan of your immunization at CHC will review your record. Please Foggy Bottom Campus We provide 24/7 counseling care and record. Please ensure that all check back to see if your immunization documents are legible. clearance was satisfed or not. Marvin Center – Ground Floor medical advice to students through an 800 21st St., NW, Washington, D.C. 20052 after-hours hotline. Students should call 202-994-5300 [email protected] 202-994-5300 Phone: 202-994-5300 (24/7) . A mental health clinician For questions, please email or call (option #3). and advice nurses are both available. Mount Vernon Campus Student Health Insurance Plan: Waiver Period is August 1 - September 12. Merriweather Hall In alignment with the Affordable Care Act, the Student Health Insurance Plan (SHIP) guarantees 2100 Foxhall Rd., NW, Washington, D.C. 20007 that you can obtain necessary treatment if you develop a serious illness or injury. Domestic 202-242-6120 Phone: undergraduates, international students with a J1 or F1 Visa, on-campus health sciences, and on-campus nursing students will be automatically enrolled in SHIP. Detailed iInformation about the 2021-2022 academic year (August–August) plan, including waiver requirements and waiver steps, will be shared over the summer months via email.

For questions please email [email protected] and call 202-994-5300 (option #5). 3130 Mandatory Health Information

We will require students, faculty, and staff who are in person this fall to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 prior to being on campus.

For questions please email [email protected] and call 202-994-5300 (option #5). 3130 Career Services And Student Employment Overview The Center for Career Services offers a wide range of individualized and customized career education services, including a robust coaching program, convenient online resume and interview review programs and a wealth of diverse events and workshops targeted to the career needs of our students. Particularly for new students and transfer students, we provide resources and support to help you explore your professional interest and gain insights about your future career feld. Check out our extensive bank of online resources, and connect with us by scheduling an appointment through your Handshake account!

Student Employment at GW is an option for you to work in a part-time position in which you earn an hourly wage. Positions include Federal Work-Study (FWS) positions with an on-campus department or approved off-campus organizations, as well as Non-FWS positions with an on- Federal Work Study Program campus department. Working in a student employment position during your college years can help you gain a variety of experiences and learn skills to help you succeed in future professional Federal Work Study (FWS) is a type of fnancial aid award that gives you the option to work part- endeavors. time with a pre-approved employer. You must work to earn the award incrementally - the earnings are not applied directly toward your tuition bill. This year’s FWS program runs from August 30, Student Employment Fast Facts: What should I do to prepare to work 2021 - April 29, 2022. • Students typically work between 8-10 hours as a student employee? Start by creating your Student Employment Talent Management System account at go.gwu.edu/ per week, and are strongly recommended • Check out the resources available on the applytostudentpositions. Job postings will begin to be available for all FWS recipients in the not to work more than 20 hours a week. Student Employment Website to enhance Student Employment Talent Management System beginning July 12, 2021. • Entry level student positions are paid at your work experience. Note: be sure to use your @gwu.edu email when creating your account. $15.00 - $15.50 an hour, but the wage per • Visit the Center for Career Services’ hour is based on the position type. website for tips on resumes, cover letters, Upcoming Webinars • The Student Employment offce does not and interviewing skills. Federal Work Study Program Overview Tips place you in a position. You must apply • Watch for emails coming from Student • Apply to positions during the summer. Do and interview for posted positions. We Employment ([email protected]) to your GW Learn more about the FWS program, including not wait until August to begin your search. cannot guarantee positions for all students, email account. what it means to have an award, how to fnd regardless of FWS status. positions, and the requirements to work at • Be prepared to provide a professional • Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, GW through the program. Students and family resume, check out the Center for Career • You can work at any of the 150+ employing and YouTube! members are welcome to join. Services’ website for more information. on-campus departments. FWS students can Click here to register also work at one of 35+ GW approved off- • June 29, 12 p.m. ET, • Prepare and upload any required campus FWS organizations. • July 7, 5 p.m. ET, Click here to register documents (this may require other forms of identifcation to be available - like a social • Search for jobs by creating an account security card or passport, so plan ahead) on the Student Employment Talent Keys to Getting an On-Campus Job Management System , the source for ALL Learn tips for writing your professional resume, • Carefully complete your application(s) student employment positions. using your volunteer, leadership, and work • Apply early! Most students start their jobs experience, and learn effective communication General questions can be directed via email to during September and October; it is more techniques for virtual interviews and other [email protected]. diffcult to fnd a position during the spring online employer interactions. semester. • June 30, 12 p.m., Click here to register The Offce of Financial Assistance disburses • July 6, 5 p.m., Click here to register FWS awards. Questions about FWS award money can be directed to [email protected]. 3332 Career Services And Student Employment Overview The Center for Career Services offers a wide range of individualized and customized career education services, including a robust coaching program, convenient online resume and interview review programs and a wealth of diverse events and workshops targeted to the career needs of our students. Particularly for new students and transfer students, we provide resources and support to help you explore your professional interest and gain insights about your future career feld. Check out our extensive bank of online resources, and connect with us by scheduling an appointment through your Handshake account!

Student Employment at GW is an option for you to work in a part-time position in which you earn an hourly wage. Positions include Federal Work-Study (FWS) positions with an on-campus department or approved off-campus organizations, as well as Non-FWS positions with an on- Federal Work Study Program campus department. Working in a student employment position during your college years can help you gain a variety of experiences and learn skills to help you succeed in future professional Federal Work Study (FWS) is a type of fnancial aid award that gives you the option to work part- endeavors. time with a pre-approved employer. You must work to earn the award incrementally - the earnings are not applied directly toward your tuition bill. This year’s FWS program runs from August 30, Student Employment Fast Facts: What should I do to prepare to work 2021 - April 29, 2022. • Students typically work between 8-10 hours as a student employee? Start by creating your Student Employment Talent Management System account at go.gwu.edu/ per week, and are strongly recommended • Check out the resources available on the applytostudentpositions. Job postings will begin to be available for all FWS recipients in the not to work more than 20 hours a week. Student Employment Website to enhance Student Employment Talent Management System beginning July 12, 2021. • Entry level student positions are paid at your work experience. Note: be sure to use your @gwu.edu email when creating your account. $15.00 - $15.50 an hour, but the wage per • Visit the Center for Career Services’ hour is based on the position type. website for tips on resumes, cover letters, Upcoming Webinars • The Student Employment offce does not and interviewing skills. Federal Work Study Program Overview Tips place you in a position. You must apply • Watch for emails coming from Student • Apply to positions during the summer. Do and interview for posted positions. We Employment ([email protected]) to your GW Learn more about the FWS program, including not wait until August to begin your search. cannot guarantee positions for all students, email account. what it means to have an award, how to fnd regardless of FWS status. positions, and the requirements to work at • Be prepared to provide a professional • Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, GW through the program. Students and family resume, check out the Center for Career • You can work at any of the 150+ employing and YouTube! members are welcome to join. Services’ website for more information. on-campus departments. FWS students can Click here to register also work at one of 35+ GW approved off- • June 29, 12 p.m. ET, • Prepare and upload any required campus FWS organizations. • July 7, 5 p.m. ET, Click here to register documents (this may require other forms of identifcation to be available - like a social • Search for jobs by creating an account security card or passport, so plan ahead) on the Student Employment Talent Keys to Getting an On-Campus Job Management System , the source for ALL Learn tips for writing your professional resume, • Carefully complete your application(s) student employment positions. using your volunteer, leadership, and work • Apply early! Most students start their jobs experience, and learn effective communication General questions can be directed via email to during September and October; it is more techniques for virtual interviews and other [email protected]. diffcult to fnd a position during the spring online employer interactions. semester. • June 30, 12 p.m., Click here to register The Offce of Financial Assistance disburses • July 6, 5 p.m., Click here to register FWS awards. Questions about FWS award money can be directed to [email protected]. 3332 Special Populations First-Generation Students Military-Affiliated Students The George Washington University formally The Offce of Military and Veteran Services defnes frst-generation college students as provides support and services to GW’s student those whose parents did not complete a four- veterans, dependents, and military personnel year, baccalaureate degree. We also recognize through beneft processing, customer service, that there are many defnitions for what it and community building activities. Over 1,800 means to be a frst-gen college student. students are military-affliated at GW!

You are a frst-gen student if: Get Involved • You identify with the above defnition. Consider joining GW Veterans (GW Vets), • You feel as though you have a similar life the offcial student organization for military- experience to those who identify with this affliated and veteran students. Get support, defnition. meet new people, and attend events! • You’re looking for a place to build signature events community and support that will help you The Offce hosts a number of integrate into life here at GW. throughout the year including a Veteran’s Day Flag planting during Veterans Awareness • You would like to be an ally and support Week. those who are the frst to complete a four- year degree. Learn More • 14% of GW undergraduate students are frst- gen college students. Additional resources, such as tutoring services, scholarship information, career services, and how to use your benefts are all available on First-Gen United (FGU) is GW’s student Military and Veteran Services website STUDENT the . organization for frst-generation college students. FGU believes being frst-gen is Stay Connected something to celebrate! The organization WELL-BEING focuses on assisting frst-gen students on social Want to stay up-to-date on activities support, advocacy, and academics. FGU also and information in the military-affliated offers a mentorship program that pairs frst- community? Send an email to cmanning@ Holistic well-being is an important part year students with upper-class students. Learn gwu.edu to subscribe to the DogTags of the college experience. Learn about more about FGU and join on Engage. Newsletter. resources and initiatives that exist to keep students holistically well. 3534 STUDENT WELL-BEING

Holistic well-being is an important part of the college experience. Learn about resources and initiatives that exist to keep students holistically well. 35 Well-being Initiatives — Raise Up GW Creating a community that Led by the Health Promotion and Education Substance Education and team, Raise Up GW is a campus-wide initiative Programming cares for one another. dedicated to helping students engage in comprehensive well-being experiences that AlcoholEdu for College - required training are supportive of holistic lifestyles. Through this initiative, students will gain an understanding of In an effort to reduce negative alcohol-related At GW, we aim to create a community that What happens when I submit a CARE campus resources and learn how to help others consequences among GW students, all cares for each other. The CARE Team fosters Referral? in need. incoming students are required to complete an this goal by creating a pathway through which online alcohol education course, AlcoholEdu for When a CARE Referral is submitted, a case students who may need additional support College. This online module covers alcohol and manager reviews the information in the can be identifed and referred to the most motivation, standard drink size, blood alcohol referral form, references any past referrals, appropriate services. Through the CARE Team, concentration, and key strategies for those that and makes a determination about who is the students are given the support they need to choose to drink along with those that choose most appropriate person to reach out to the persist and succeed at GW and beyond. not to drink. The module also outlines real-life student. The CARE Team works with partners scenarios, university policies, and on and off- in all academic advising offces, Campus Peer Health Educators The program administrators that lead the campus resources that are geared to assist you Living & Residential Education, the Offce CARE Team are also currently managing the The Capital Peers work directly with the Division during your time as a GW student. The training for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion; Disability GW Cares Student Assistance Fund, a donor- for Student Affairs to provide health promotion course will be made available in mid-July; Support Services; the Offce of Military and supported fund launched in March 2020 to and education to the GW student body through a link will be emailed to students providing Veteran Affairs; Counseling and Psychological support students who are in immediate need events, workshops, marketing campaigns, and access to each course. Failure to complete the Services; Student Health Service among others. of temporary, short-term, fnancial assistance more. Capital Peers serve as educators and role course will result in a transcript hold. For more The case manager often manages complex or to help cover unanticipated essential expenses models for GW students related to all things information, please visit HPE’s AlcoholEdu multifaceted cases where multiple offces may that have occurred as a result of the pandemic. well-being and become nationally certifed peer website (studentlife.gwu.edu/alcoholedu). need to be involved to most appropriately Please note: The federal government CARES educators through the National Association support the student of concern. Act program is not related to the GW Cares of Student Personnel Administrators (NASPA) Student Assistance Fund. For more information affliate, BACCHUS Network. Visit go.gwu.edu/ The student then receives outreach from an and funding criteria, visit studentlife.gwu. GWCapitalPeers for more information. edu/care-team appropriate campus partner. If you feel that the behavior of the student has persisted following How does it work? your referral submission, please submit a follow-up referral. GW Late Night Students, parents, faculty, and staff can identify Well-being Certificate Program GW Late Night is a series of evening and students that may need additional support It is important to note that while every weekend events that provide a space for through the CARE Team’s online form. The CARE Referral that is submitted receives the The Raise Up GW Co-curricular Certifcate program allows students to engage each of the students to have fun and socialize, explore new CARE Team is a cross-departmental support appropriate outreach and follow-up, we cannot interests, and take a break from academics system that recognizes that student concerns make a student respond to the outreach eight dimensions of well-being. Participants will expand their knowledge of well-being, identify without the temptation or risks involved with are often multi-faceted. Students are connected provided, outside of a threat to self or others. drinking alcohol or being in an environment to resources through inter-departmental ways in which well-being plays an integral role in their success at GW, gain knowledge where alcohol is present. Visit Engage to fnd collaboration to provide them with appropriate Access the online form and bookmark it! [email protected] of on-campus well-being services, and apply upcoming events. Email and personalized outreach. for more information. For more information, visit studentlife.gwu. what they learn to design a well-being event or Based on the type of support needed, a edu/care-team initiative. Undergraduate and graduate students student is connected to a trained staff member are invited to apply for this two-semester who works with them one-on-one for as long as program when applications open in the fall. For they may need the help. more information, email [email protected] or visit go.gwu.edu/RaiseUpCert.

3736 Well-being Initiatives — Raise Up GW Creating a community that Led by the Health Promotion and Education Substance Education and team, Raise Up GW is a campus-wide initiative Programming cares for one another. dedicated to helping students engage in comprehensive well-being experiences that AlcoholEdu for College - required training are supportive of holistic lifestyles. Through this initiative, students will gain an understanding of In an effort to reduce negative alcohol-related At GW, we aim to create a community that What happens when I submit a CARE campus resources and learn how to help others consequences among GW students, all cares for each other. The CARE Team fosters Referral? in need. incoming students are required to complete an this goal by creating a pathway through which online alcohol education course, AlcoholEdu for When a CARE Referral is submitted, a case students who may need additional support College. This online module covers alcohol and manager reviews the information in the can be identifed and referred to the most motivation, standard drink size, blood alcohol referral form, references any past referrals, appropriate services. Through the CARE Team, concentration, and key strategies for those that and makes a determination about who is the students are given the support they need to choose to drink along with those that choose most appropriate person to reach out to the persist and succeed at GW and beyond. not to drink. The module also outlines real-life student. The CARE Team works with partners scenarios, university policies, and on and off- in all academic advising offces, Campus Peer Health Educators The program administrators that lead the campus resources that are geared to assist you Living & Residential Education, the Offce CARE Team are also currently managing the The Capital Peers work directly with the Division during your time as a GW student. The training for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion; Disability GW Cares Student Assistance Fund, a donor- for Student Affairs to provide health promotion course will be made available in mid-July; Support Services; the Offce of Military and supported fund launched in March 2020 to and education to the GW student body through a link will be emailed to students providing Veteran Affairs; Counseling and Psychological support students who are in immediate need events, workshops, marketing campaigns, and access to each course. Failure to complete the Services; Student Health Service among others. of temporary, short-term, fnancial assistance more. Capital Peers serve as educators and role course will result in a transcript hold. For more The case manager often manages complex or to help cover unanticipated essential expenses models for GW students related to all things information, please visit HPE’s AlcoholEdu multifaceted cases where multiple offces may that have occurred as a result of the pandemic. well-being and become nationally certifed peer website (studentlife.gwu.edu/alcoholedu). need to be involved to most appropriately Please note: The federal government CARES educators through the National Association support the student of concern. Act program is not related to the GW Cares of Student Personnel Administrators (NASPA) Student Assistance Fund. For more information affliate, BACCHUS Network. Visit go.gwu.edu/ The student then receives outreach from an and funding criteria, visit studentlife.gwu. GWCapitalPeers for more information. edu/care-team appropriate campus partner. If you feel that the behavior of the student has persisted following How does it work? your referral submission, please submit a follow-up referral. GW Late Night Students, parents, faculty, and staff can identify Well-being Certificate Program GW Late Night is a series of evening and students that may need additional support It is important to note that while every weekend events that provide a space for through the CARE Team’s online form. The CARE Referral that is submitted receives the The Raise Up GW Co-curricular Certifcate program allows students to engage each of the students to have fun and socialize, explore new CARE Team is a cross-departmental support appropriate outreach and follow-up, we cannot interests, and take a break from academics system that recognizes that student concerns make a student respond to the outreach eight dimensions of well-being. Participants will expand their knowledge of well-being, identify without the temptation or risks involved with are often multi-faceted. Students are connected provided, outside of a threat to self or others. drinking alcohol or being in an environment to resources through inter-departmental ways in which well-being plays an integral role in their success at GW, gain knowledge where alcohol is present. Visit Engage to fnd collaboration to provide them with appropriate Access the online form and bookmark it! [email protected] of on-campus well-being services, and apply upcoming events. Email and personalized outreach. for more information. For more information, visit studentlife.gwu. what they learn to design a well-being event or Based on the type of support needed, a edu/care-team initiative. Undergraduate and graduate students student is connected to a trained staff member are invited to apply for this two-semester who works with them one-on-one for as long as program when applications open in the fall. For they may need the help. more information, email [email protected] or visit go.gwu.edu/RaiseUpCert.

3736 Dimensions of Well-Being

Physical Emotional Environmental Financial

Cultural Social Intellectual Spiritual Office for Community Diversity, Equity Engagement Visit studentlife.gwu.edu/well-beinginitiatives and click each well-being dimension for more information about campus and self-help resources. Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Online Educational Module GW is committed to providing educational opportunities to students, staff, and faculty that Office of Advocacy & Support challenge us to learn more about ourselves and others. As frst-year students at GW, you have The Offce of Advocacy & Support (OAS) is committed to building a culture of care that an amazing journey ahead of you flled with empathetically supports, empowers, and respects the autonomy of GW community Campus climate curiosity and exploration. While you will grow members. OAS fosters a community that values and promotes healthy relationships • Compliance each semester as GW students, we want to through confdential support and prevention programming. • Faculty and staff diversity provide you with a foundation in your frst year that offers you language, tools, and resources OAS provides confdential services to GW community members designed to raise • Diversity planning to engage in thoughtful conversations about awareness and address the needs of those impacted by any form of trauma or violence. • Campus partnerships diversity, identity, equity, justice, and inclusion.

Physical Emotional Environmental Financial

Cultural Social Intellectual Spiritual Office for Community Diversity, Equity Engagement Visit studentlife.gwu.edu/well-beinginitiatives and click each well-being dimension for more information about campus and self-help resources. The Offce for Diversity, Equity and Community Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Engagement (ODECE) provides leadership, Online Educational Module resources, and support to advance and sustain inclusive environments for faculty, staff, and GW is committed to providing educational Office of Advocacy & Support students across the university. ODECE supports opportunities to students, staff, and faculty that the GW community’s diversity and inclusion challenge us to learn more about ourselves and efforts in a number of ways: others. As frst-year students at GW, you have The Offce of Advocacy & Support (OAS) is committed to building a culture of care that an amazing journey ahead of you flled with empathetically supports, empowers, and respects the autonomy of GW community • Campus climate curiosity and exploration. While you will grow members. OAS fosters a community that values and promotes healthy relationships • Compliance each semester as GW students, we want to through confdential support and prevention programming. • Faculty and staff diversity provide you with a foundation in your frst year that offers you language, tools, and resources OAS provides confdential services to GW community members designed to raise • Diversity planning to engage in thoughtful conversations about awareness and address the needs of those impacted by any form of trauma or violence. • Campus partnerships diversity, identity, equity, justice, and inclusion.

Advocates provide: ODECE houses the following units: You will receive an email invitation from the • Emotional and administrative support, Contact information: Offce for Diversity, Equity and Community 202-994-0442 [email protected] • Disability Support Services (DSS) including coordinating interim , . Engagement in August to complete the (disabilitysupport.gwu.edu/) measures, accommodations, and other For more information, visit Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Online safety.gwu.edu/oas supports. . • Honey W. Nashman Center for Civic Educational Module. Every frst-year student at Engagement and Public Service (Nashman GW is invited to participate in this experience, • Psychoeducation on the impact of Note: OAS does not provide mental Center) (serve.gwu.edu/) and we encourage you to connect your trauma and cycle of violence. health counseling or legal advice. learning with your experiences inside and • Multicultural Student Services Center (MSSC) • Space to discuss and process feelings outside of the classroom. (mssc.gwu.edu/) and reactions in confdence. • Title IX Offce (titleix.gwu.edu/) • Referrals and resources both on and off We are eager for you to engage in the campus. Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Online For more information, visit diversity.gwu.edu. Educational Module, and welcome you to share any questions with the Offce for Diversity, Equity and Community Engagement (diverse@ gwu.edu or 202-994-7297). 38 39 Title IX Office Sexual Harassment Prevention The Title IX Offce responds to reports of Training and Workshops sexual harassment, sexual assault, dating and The Title IX Offce provides resources, training, domestic violence, and stalking, provides and reporting options to students, faculty, and supportive measures to individuals affected staff to address concerns related to sexual by these issues, and provides prevention harassment, sexual assault, domestic and education university-wide to promote an dating violence, stalking, and retaliation. Each inclusive educational atmosphere free from fall semester, all incoming undergraduate discrimination, harassment, and violence. students are required to participate in an online and a live sexual harassment prevention The Title IX Offce is a private, but not program to be able to register for spring confdential resource. Community members semester classes. are entitled to support from the university regardless of whether they choose to fle a formal complaint or pursue a formal resolution of their case. The Title IX Offce can be reached at [email protected] or at (202) 994-7434.

Steps to Complete:

Part 1 — Online training Part 2 — A live workshop Part 3 — A course provided by Everf. that takes place during evaluation will be emailed Orientation. to you (complete after the workshop).

For more information, please visit the Title IX Offce’s website (titleix.gwu.edu).

These modules and training are a requirement for all incoming students to complete in order to register for spring 2022 courses.

40 Title IX Office Sexual Harassment Prevention The Title IX Offce responds to reports of Training and Workshops sexual harassment, sexual assault, dating and The Title IX Offce provides resources, training, domestic violence, and stalking, provides and reporting options to students, faculty, and supportive measures to individuals affected staff to address concerns related to sexual by these issues, and provides prevention harassment, sexual assault, domestic and education university-wide to promote an dating violence, stalking, and retaliation. Each inclusive educational atmosphere free from fall semester, all incoming undergraduate discrimination, harassment, and violence. students are required to participate in an online and a live sexual harassment prevention The Title IX Offce is a private, but not program to be able to register for spring confdential resource. Community members semester classes. are entitled to support from the university regardless of whether they choose to fle a formal complaint or pursue a formal resolution of their case. The Title IX Offce can be reached at [email protected] or at (202) 994-7434. Intramural and Club Sports GW offers 14 different intramural sports for Steps to Complete: students looking to beneft from some athletic Campus competition (not to mention the fun), while remaining focused on academics and other Part 1 — Online training Part 2 — A live workshop Part 3 — A course aspects of life as a college student. provided by Everf. that takes place during evaluation will be emailed Recreation Orientation. to you (complete after the To learn more, visit campusrecreation.gwu. Campus Recreation is committed to providing workshop). edu/intramural-sports. sound programming for the university’s diverse community in the areas of intramural and club GW offers 37 club sports, which are registered sports, ftness and wellness instruction, and For more information, please visit the Title IX Offce’s website (titleix.gwu.edu). student organizations and established and information recreational opportunities. managed by current students. Teams range These modules and training are a requirement for all incoming students to from basketball to ultimate frisbee with many Lerner Health and Wellness Center, also complete in order to register for spring 2022 courses. co-ed options. known as HelWell, is located on the corner of 23rd and G Street and is free for all GW To learn more, visit campusrecreation.gwu. students to use. HelWell has two gymnasiums edu/club-sports. with two basketball courts each, three-lane lap pool, two racquetball suites, squash suites, You can also fnd more information about ftness center, and multipurpose rooms. There each club sport on Engage, the platform used are also locker rooms, lounge areas, a lobby, to manage GW’s student organizations and a parking, and administrative areas. great resource for fnding out about upcoming events (go.gwu.edu/gwengage). Please be aware that adjustments may need to be made to the schedule and capacity limits as we adhere to the latest public health guidelines.

To learn more, visit campusrecreation.gwu. edu/lerner-health-and-wellness-center.

40 41 Living On-Campus

We are excited to welcome you into our halls and on to our campus! Please be aware that adjustments may need to be made to the schedule and capacity limits as we adhere to the latest public health guidelines. Learn more about first-year residence halls, who’s who in the residence halls to support you, policies and procedures to keep you safe, and more.

42 Living First-Year Residence Halls GW aims to promote residential experiences Living with a Roommate rooted in vibrant communities where students If you are living with a roommate, we encourage On-Campus can learn, grow, and feel at home. Students you to connect with your roommate prior to will be inspired to form lifelong connections; moving to campus to begin discussing your We are excited to welcome you into our halls and on to our advance their personal, academic, and goals for sharing your space. We recommend campus! Please be aware that adjustments may need to be made professional goals; and engage with all the discussing shared items you will need for the university and DC offer. room and other expectations you may have for to the schedule and capacity limits as we adhere to the latest living together. public health guidelines. Learn more about first-year residence halls, who’s who in the residence halls to support you, policies Foggy Bottom Campus - First-Year Residence Halls and procedures to keep you safe, and more.

Francis Scott Key Hall Fulbright Hall Jacqueline Bouvier Lafayette Hall Kennedy Onassis Hall

Madison Hall Mitchell Hall Munson Hall Potomac House

Mount Vernon Campus - First-Year Residence Halls

Clark Hall Cole Hall Hensley Hall

Merriweather Hall Somers Hall West Hall

4342 Campus Living & Residential Education Campus Safety

Campus Living & Residential Education (CLRE) is composed of student leaders, professional COVID-19 protocols and procedures staff, and faculty members who work in collaboration to support all aspects of residential living; We are taking productive steps to prepare for our returning students’ arrival to campus for the creating safe, supportive, and inclusive communities where students can thrive. fall, including strengthening our testing and public health protocols in accordance with CDC recommendations and the latest guidance from the District of Columbia. Student Staff: More than 200 students across buildings and provide social experiences. All nine unique student-staff positions support our Hall Councils together form GW’s Residence Students who will be living in our residence halls in the upcoming academic year will be required students living on campus through community Hall Association (RHA). to follow the District of Columbia and the university’s health guidance and directives so that we can building, programming, peer mediation, and maintain a safe and healthy environment for everyone. more. RHA: GW’s Residence Hall Association, In the coming months, the university will be updating its Commitment to Health and Wellbeing and the an organization created to support and COVID-19 Campus Health and Wellbeing Policy, which will serve as the primary campus resource for full-time enhance the residence hall experience Community Coordinators (CC): what will be expected for all members of our campus community as we return to campus to the fullest professional staff who live in a residence hall, through advocacy and community building. extent possible this fall. Please continue to watch for additional updates from the university this spring provide student support and mentorship, plan RHA works with student leaders from each and throughout the summer. programs and experiences, respond to crises residence hall to better our community while and after-hours student needs, advise hall creating opportunities for members to build councils, and supervise student staff. connections and grow in their leadership. GW Guardian App GW Police Department (GWPD) GW has a custom personal safety app through The George Washington Police Department Faculty in Residence (FiR): GW faculty who NRHH: GW’s National Residence Hall Honorary the Rave Guardian platform. GW Guardian has a (GWPD) provides residential hall security and live in a residence hall, provide student support chapter, a leadership-based organization of number of features including Safety Timers, links patrol services for both the Foggy Bottom and and mentorship, and facilitate social and exemplary residential students who value to call and message the GW Emergency line, and Mount Vernon campuses and provides crime intellectual experiences for residents. recognition and service. NRHH works with a directory of important resources. Download on prevention education to the GW community. students across campus to promote service Google Play or the Apple App Store. If you are in need of GWPD’s services call the Hall Council: Student-led hall governments and recognition in the residence halls. GW emergency line (202) 994-6111 or non- that advocate on behalf of a confguration of GW Safe Ride emergency line (202) 994-6110. Students: be sure to add both the emergency and non- Mail & Packages Provides a free and safe ride to/from Foggy emergency phone numbers to your phone. GWPD Bottom Campus residence halls and academic also encourages you to make a plan in case of You may use a vendor of your choosing to ship belongings directly to campus. Items must be buildings during late night hours for students, emergencies. clearly labeled and sent to the appropriate mailing address for your residence hall. faculty and staff who prefer to not walk alone. Download the GW Rider app in the Apple App GW Text and Email Alerts Foggy Bottom Store or Google Play. Mailing Address/Example GW uses a number of tools to notify students, staff, EMeRG (GW EMS) faculty, and community members of emergency Student Name George Washington situations and safety-related information. All EMeRG (GW Emergency Medical Response (as it appears on your University ID) #302, Potomac House students will automatically receive GW email Group) Room Number, Residence Hall Name 2021 F Street, NW is a student run and operated volunteer alerts. If you listed your mobile number during the Address Washington, D.C. 20052 EMS agency serving the greater Foggy Bottom admissions process, your mobile number will also Washington, D.C. 20052 community and the GW Mount Vernon campus. automatically receive text alerts. If you would like As nationally certifed EMTs, EMeRG and its to add a parent or family member to also receive GW alert Mount Vernon Belongings may be members are committed to providing free pre- text alerts, you can customize your settings Mailing Address/Example shipped to campus hospital care and transport to the GW community. . prior to move-in. Details If you are sick or injured on or around campus call (202) 994-6111 Student Name Martha Washington about this process will the GW Emergency Line . We encourage you to have a plan when you go be provided at a later (as it appears on your University ID) The George Washington out: The George Washington University date and communicated 2100 Foxhall Road, NW via email to the student. • Know how you will get home that night, and 2100 Foxhall Road, NW West Hall • Let someone know where you are going, who Residence Hall 201 you are with, and what time you plan to return Room Number Washington, D.C. 20007 Washington, D.C. 20007 For more information, visit safety.gwu.edu. 4544 • Ask the driver his or her name before Transportation entering the vehicle instead of asking if they are here for you. GW Technology Parking On-Campus • Compare the photo provided by the First- and second-year students are prohibited rideshare company with the driver. from bringing vehicles to the Foggy Bottom • Ensure the car you are entering matches the & Systems and Mount Vernon campuses, other than car and the license plate number indicated in exceptional circumstances. For more by the rideshare app. information, download GW’s policy regarding A new school means new technology and systems. on-campus student parking. Learn about technology available, web platforms, and more! Capital Bikeshare is a bike sharing program in Visitors and guests of the Foggy Bottom the district that allows customers to rent bikes campus can be accommodated at the Science throughout the city and surrounding areas. GW and Engineering Hall Garage, Marvin Center is proud to partner with Capital Bikeshare to Garage, and G Street Garage. Visitors and provide all currently enrolled students a $25 guests of the Mount Vernon campus can be annual membership. accommodated in the Mount Vernon campus transportation. garage. Daily rates and hours vary by garage. To enroll in the program, visit gwu.edu/capital-bikeshare-partnership and Getting Around follow the steps provided. Washington, D.C. is a great city to explore, To locate docking stations on and around with many attractions and neighborhoods to campus, check out the Capital Bikeshare visit. The proximity to all of the culture and System Map. resources this city has to offer is likely one of the reasons why you chose to come to GW. Interested in bringing your bike with you? GW offers bike racks in most Foggy Bottom The Metro transit system is a great way to get and Mount Vernon campus residence halls. around D.C. Here are some tips when utilizing If you do bring your bike, be sure to register services: it online through D.C.’s bike registration mpdc.dc.gov/page/bicycle- • Make sure you have money loaded onto program. ( registration-district-columbia your SmarTrip card before you ride. ) • Be aware of your surroundings and never run after/next to a bus or metro car. • Regional commuters are serious about escalator etiquette. Stand to the right, walk on the left. • Become familiar with the system’s COVID-19 response and their latest requirements for riding their Metrobus and Metrorail services. Vern Express Rideshares (such as Uber and Lyft) are The Vern Express, also known as VEX, is a free generally very common in D.C., especially in shuttle service that runs between the Foggy our urban downtown area. Currently, rideshare Bottom and the Mount Vernon campuses. services are operating in limited capacity, as Download and use the GW Rider app to check it gets closer to fall, you may want to research the status of the VEX shuttle. You can pick up and review a company’s safety guidelines, the VEX on G Street, in front of Funger Hall on especially as it relates to COVID-19 safety Foggy Bottom or in front of Somers Hall on the 46measures. If you do request a rideshare: Mount Vernon campus. 47 GW Technology & Systems

A new school means new technology and systems. Learn about technology available, web platforms, and more!

47 Technology @ GW Web Collaboration and Online Classes GW provides a variety of web and collaboration tools for GW students, faculty, and Internet Access: Wireless internet access All GW students have access to Zoom, Webex staff. These services can be used to manage documents and online content, host is available through your GW NetID and and MS Teams for collaborating over the web. virtual meetings and events, and communication with other GW community members. password. Networks are also available for Learn more at: You might fnd yourself using Webex and Zoom for student organization meetings and for attending virtual events and Blackboard Collaborate when attending class online. certain guests. Find out more at it.gwu.edu/ it.gwu.edu/zoom internet-access . it.gwu.edu/microsoft-365-training Webex it.gwu.edu/webex-students Equipment is available for wired internet in Webex is a collaborative meeting tool that allows for real-time video meetings and sharing residence halls. Sign out the equipment through A video production studio, powerful specialized of computer content over the web. Features include multi-point video conferencing and it.gwu.edu/support the IT Support Center at . computers, and the knowledge of how to create desktop share to meet for a group project, catch up with friends or make a video call home. Streaming devices (Apple TV, Playstation professional multimedia projects is available 4s, Roku devices, Nintendo Switches, and in the CREATE Digital Studio. Cameras, digital To begin using your Webex account, login to gwstudent.webex.com with your GW email Xbox Ones) may connect to GW‘s wireless recorders, VR headsets, and more are available address ([email protected]) and corresponding password. entertainment network. You may learn more to check out. Learn more at: library.gwu.edu/ about connecting your entertainment devices at create. it.gwu.edu/gwconnect-formerly-gwplay. Computer Labs: Computer labs, often with Email: GW uses GWMail for student email specialized software and higher computing accounts. GWMail features enhanced storage power are available to all GW students in capabilities and access to GWCalendar. Visit Gelman Library, Eckles Library, and some it.gwu.edu/email-calendar to learn more. academic buildings. Learn more at go.gwu. edu/academicsoftware. Printing: GW’s wireless printing service enables you to print from anywhere on or off campus, Any student with a NetID has access to and even from your smartphone or tablet. A virtual computer lab resources. Learn print credit is allocated to each enrolled GW more at academiccommons.gwu.edu/ Zoom student at the beginning of the academic year virtualcomputerlab. Zoom is a reliable cloud platform for video, voice, content sharing, and chat and runs to make printing affordable. Learn more at printing.gwu.edu across mobile devices, desktops, telephones, and room systems. . The laptop loaner service is now available through GWCares at studentlife.gwu.edu/ To begin using your Zoom account, login to gwu-edu.zoom.us with your GW email Support: GW Information Technology (GW IT) care-team. address ([email protected]) and corresponding password. offers several options for technology support, making it easy to get the help you need when Streaming IPTV and HBO Max: GW students it.gwu.edu/support you need it most. Visit living in on-campus housing can watch and for walk-in hours, phone number, and email record live high-defnition TV. You can access go.gwu.edu/ contact. Submit an online ticket at streaming services from a variety of devices. itrequest . Learn more at it.gwu.edu/tv.

Academic Software and Technology: Software Technology Purchase Recommendations: packages like Microsoft Offce 365, SAS GW provides minimum hardware specifcations (Statistical Analysis System), Adobe Creative as suggestions when you are considering Cloud applications, and communications apps purchasing a device for your time at the are available to all GW students through GW university. Learn more at go.gwu.edu/GWtech. IT. Learn more at it.gwu.edu/software. Some software is made available by your school. Learn where to access these applications at go.gwu.edu/academicsoftware . 4948 Technology @ GW Web Collaboration and Online Classes GW provides a variety of web and collaboration tools for GW students, faculty, and Internet Access: Wireless internet access All GW students have access to Zoom, Webex staff. These services can be used to manage documents and online content, host is available through your GW NetID and and MS Teams for collaborating over the web. virtual meetings and events, and communication with other GW community members. password. Networks are also available for Learn more at: You might fnd yourself using Webex and Zoom for student organization meetings and for attending virtual events and Blackboard Collaborate when attending class online. certain guests. Find out more at it.gwu.edu/ it.gwu.edu/zoom internet-access . it.gwu.edu/microsoft-365-training Webex it.gwu.edu/webex-students Equipment is available for wired internet in Webex is a collaborative meeting tool that allows for real-time video meetings and sharing residence halls. Sign out the equipment through A video production studio, powerful specialized of computer content over the web. Features include multi-point video conferencing and it.gwu.edu/support the IT Support Center at . computers, and the knowledge of how to create desktop share to meet for a group project, catch up with friends or make a video call home. Streaming devices (Apple TV, Playstation professional multimedia projects is available 4s, Roku devices, Nintendo Switches, and in the CREATE Digital Studio. Cameras, digital To begin using your Webex account, login to gwstudent.webex.com with your GW email Xbox Ones) may connect to GW‘s wireless recorders, VR headsets, and more are available address ([email protected]) and corresponding password. entertainment network. You may learn more to check out. Learn more at: library.gwu.edu/ about connecting your entertainment devices at create. it.gwu.edu/gwconnect-formerly-gwplay. Computer Labs: Computer labs, often with Email: GW uses GWMail for student email specialized software and higher computing accounts. GWMail features enhanced storage power are available to all GW students in capabilities and access to GWCalendar. Visit Gelman Library, Eckles Library, and some it.gwu.edu/email-calendar to learn more. academic buildings. Learn more at go.gwu. edu/academicsoftware. Printing: GW’s wireless printing service enables you to print from anywhere on or off campus, Any student with a NetID has access to and even from your smartphone or tablet. A virtual computer lab resources. Learn print credit is allocated to each enrolled GW more at academiccommons.gwu.edu/ Zoom student at the beginning of the academic year virtualcomputerlab. Zoom is a reliable cloud platform for video, voice, content sharing, and chat and runs to make printing affordable. Learn more at printing.gwu.edu across mobile devices, desktops, telephones, and room systems. . The laptop loaner service is now available through GWCares at studentlife.gwu.edu/ To begin using your Zoom account, login to gwu-edu.zoom.us with your GW email Support: GW Information Technology (GW IT) care-team. address ([email protected]) and corresponding password. offers several options for technology support, making it easy to get the help you need when Streaming IPTV and HBO Max: GW students it.gwu.edu/support you need it most. Visit living in on-campus housing can watch and for walk-in hours, phone number, and email record live high-defnition TV. You can access go.gwu.edu/ contact. Submit an online ticket at streaming services from a variety of devices. itrequest . Learn more at it.gwu.edu/tv.

GW Email and Calendar (www.gwu.edu/email) Access your GW email and calendar by logging in with your GW email address ([email protected]).

Blackboard Collaborate Blackboard Collaborate is a real-time video conferencing tool. Collaborate with the Ultra experience opens right in your browser, so you do not need any additional software to join a session.

GWeb Information System (it.gwu.edu/gweb) GWeb Information System (also referred to as BanWeb or GWeb) allows access to important processes such as student accounts management, fnancial aid communication, and course registration. Log in using your GW email address ([email protected]) and email password. GWeb is accessed via it.gwu.edu/gweb.

Once you are logged in, you will see tabs for the following information: • Registration Menu brings you to the registration portal and your schedule • Student Records Information Menu brings you to transcripts, grades, and DegreeMAP • Student Accounts Menu brings you to the eBill Portal where you can view your account, set up a refund profle, and make payments or grant access to others to make payments for you • Financial Aid Menu brings you to your fnancial aid package, cost of attendance, and Federal Work Study information 5150 Blackboard (blackboard.gwu.edu) As a GW student, you will be using Blackboard is a learning management system that faculty and staff use to share a variety of different platforms to information and post class materials. As a student, you will use Blackboard for do business, like checking your classes throughout your time at GW. Log in with your NetID ([email protected]) GW email, paying your bill online, and and password. completing assignments for class. We want to introduce you to these commonly used systems so you’ll Systems be familiar with them.

GW Email and Calendar (www.gwu.edu/email) Access your GW email and calendar by logging in with your GW email address ([email protected]).

Once you are logged in, you will see tabs for the following information: • Registration Menu brings you to the registration portal and your schedule • Student Records Information Menu brings you to transcripts, grades, and DegreeMAP • Student Accounts Menu brings you to the eBill Portal where you can view your account, set up a refund profle, and make payments or grant access to others to make payments for you • Financial Aid Menu brings you to your fnancial aid package, cost of attendance, and Federal Work Study information 5150 Note: If someone other than the student will be making payments to the university, the student should add them as an authorized user on the account. The student is the only one with the ability to grant access to the eBill system (studentaccounts.gwu.edu/ how-access-ebill-system)

Please note: Completing a FERPA form does not give online access to the eBill; the student grants access through the eBill system.

Engage (go.gwu.edu/gwengage) GW’s gateway to all student organizations is Engage, an online platform that allows students to connect with opportunities for involvement. It’s where you can access information about any student organization at GW and fnd out about events and activities happening on campus. To begin using GW Engage, login to go.gwu.edu/gwengage using your GW email (NetID@gwu. edu) and corresponding password. Use the search bar to search by organization name, event name, keyword, or category.

52 53 FixIt (go.gwu.edu/fixit) FixIt is GW‘s facilities request portal, which you can use to submit facilities issues in your residence hall. A facilities issue can be anything from an overfowing sink to a large pile of trash in a common space. You‘ll be prompted to provide your GW NetID and password. Check the webpage icons and choose the service area that best fts your need. If you have questions or need to update your request, use the Comment Stream and a GW Facilities representative will get back to you.

52 5353 Student Life

Student Life brings learning out of the classroom and our innovative programs are personalized to ensure you achieve academic success. From frst-year students to frst-generation students and transfer students, Student Life tailors services and events to reach all populations.

District Connections or GWxDC links you with the cultural and intellectual diversity that Washington, D.C. has to offer. This program offers access to activities designed to connect new students to each other and this vibrant city. GW offers over 500+ student organizations ranging in array of causes, identities, and interests. Explore more on Engage.

Honey W. Nashman Center for Civic Engagement and Public Service works to integrate civic engagement into GW’s educational work. During Orientation you will spend some time completing service projects while learning more about the communities and people you’re serving. There are endless opportunities to explore through the Nashman Center!

The Multicultural Student Services Center (MSSC) is dedicated to building a welcoming, enriching, and inclusive environment at GW. The MSSC provides students space and resources to explore their various identities and events to celebrate and learn about different cultures and communities.

Comprising the Marvin Center, District One of the ways the Offce of Student Life supports the community of Fraternity and Sorority Life (FSL) is home to more House, and outdoor spaces, the Student engaged students is by creating meaningful traditions and cornerstone events than 2,000 students, 33 chapters, and four councils. Activities Center, offers a variety of such as Weeks of Welcome, Midnight Breakfast, Vern Harvest, and more! GW54 FSL has over 155 years of history and is one of spaces where students can host events, 55 GW’s longest-standing traditions. study, and hang out with friends. Student Life

Comprising the Marvin Center, District One of the ways the Offce of Student Life supports the community of Fraternity and Sorority Life (FSL) is home to more House, and outdoor spaces, the Student engaged students is by creating meaningful traditions and cornerstone events than 2,000 students, 33 chapters, and four councils. Activities Center, offers a variety of such as Weeks of Welcome, Midnight Breakfast, Vern Harvest, and more! GW FSL has over 155 years of history and is one of spaces where students can host events, 5554 GW’s longest-standing traditions. study, and hang out with friends. Campus Resources

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Academic Commons academiccommons.gwu.edu • One-stop to access all of GW’s academic services GW Dining dining.gwu.edu • Locations to eat on or around campus with a GWorld card [email protected] • Peer tutoring and course reviews [email protected] • Special events or discounts • Writing and research help • Contact for assistance if you have special dietary restrictions or • Workshops needs • Guide to GW study spaces GW Information it.gwu.edu • Email and calendar The CARE Team studentlife.gwu.edu/care-team Are you or someone you know in need of some support? The CARE Technology [email protected] • Software [email protected] Network is an online form that you can submit to get connected • Internet connectivity to support resources on campus. Students are connected through • IT security inter-departmental collaboration to provide them with appropriate • Martha: GWs self help knowledgebase and artifcial intelligence and personalized outreach. agent

Campus Advisories campusadvisories.gwu.edu • Incident-related and non-incident-related information to the GW GW Libraries library.gwu.edu • 24-hour study at Gelman Library (Foggy Bottom) [email protected] community [email protected] • Comfortable, light-flled study at Eckles Library (Mount Vernon) • Real-time information on current GW alerts, weather, and Metro [email protected] • Computers & printers status • Research help • New digital media studio Campus Living and living.gwu.edu • Residence halls Residential Education [email protected] • Move-in and out GWorld Card Offce gworld.gwu.edu • Replace a lost GWorld card • Housing on- and off-campus (fall, spring, and summer) [email protected] • Questions about reloading money, accessing funds, and general • Policies (such as housing exemptions or housing card use accommodations) • Trouble with tap access to academic or other campus buildings • Residential engagement opportunities GW Police safety.gwu.edu/police • Provides residential hall security and patrol services to the Foggy Center for Career careerservices.gwu.edu • Finding Federal Work Study (FWS) and non-FWS student Department Emergency: (202) 994-6111 Bottom and Mount Vernon campuses Services [email protected] positions Non-Emergency: (202) 994- • Coordinates safety and security for a variety of on-campus special • Student employee hiring, on-the-job requirements & assistance, 6110 events Student Employment and pay information • Provides crime prevention education to the GW community Website: gwu- • Major and career exploration • Crime prevention education studentemployment. • Self-assessment and career coaching peopleadmin.com International Services internationalservices.gwu.edu • Questions about documents and forms (I-20, F and J Visas, etc.) [email protected] Offce [email protected] • Programming opportunities to connect with other international students Colonial Health healthcenter.gwu.edu • Medical, psychiatry, counseling, and psychological services • Primary point of contact for administrative and programming Center Phone: 202-994-5300 (24/7) • 24/7 Counselor On Call for the GW international community (serving both incoming and • Student health insurance current undergraduate and graduate students). • Required immunizations • Self-help resource library Lerner Health and campusrecreation.gwu.edu Available to faculty, staff, students, alumni, and community affliates Wellness Center 202-994-1626 featuring: Disability Support disabilitysupport.gwu.edu • Register for accommodations [email protected] • Cardio and strength training equipment Services [email protected] • Learn more about types of accommodations available • Two large gymnasia with a suspended track and four courts for drop-in and scheduled events Division of Safety and safety.gwu.edu • Residence hall safety and security • Large multipurpose room for group ftness and dance Security Health and Safety • Health and emergency management safety • Three-lane lap pool (202) 994-4347 • GW Police • Two racquetball courts Emergency Mgmt • Offce of Advocacy & Support • One multipurpose court (202) 994-4936 • Locker rooms and rental equipment

GW Campus gwshops.com • Books Multicultural Student mssc.gwu.edu • Learn more about communities and identities Bookstore • Apparel and accessories Services Center [email protected] • Signature events • Gifts and collectibles • Training • Supplies • LGBTQIA resource center • Technology

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Continued on next page* Continued on next page* 5756 Resource Name Contact Information Reasons You Might Use This Resource GW Jargon Office of Advocacy & safety.gwu.edu/oas • Information about rights Support [email protected] • Space to discuss and process feelings and reactions in confidence #OnlyatGW A phrase used by GW students, faculty, and staff to describe events that one can only experience at GW, • Support to individuals who have been victimized such as attending an event with Joe Biden or Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor • Reporting options (on and off campus) Buff & Blue GW‘s official school colors Office for diversity.gwu.edu • Education and learning opportunities Diversity, Equity, [email protected] • Campus climate EMeRG GW Emergency Medical Response Group is a student run and operated volunteer EMS agency providing and Community • Diversity Summit quality, professional care when you need it most around the greater Foggy Bottom community and GW Mount Vernon campus Engagement • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Online Educational Module Gelbucks Starbucks located underneath Gelman Library Office for Student [email protected] • Academic program support Success studentsuccess.gwu.edu • Student Success Coaching George Our official mascot is George as in Washington and on this campus he goes by first name only. • Summer and non-degree programs GWID 8-digit student ID number Office of Student financialaid.gwu.edu • Financial aid packaging Financial Assistance [email protected] • Information about types of financial assistance available GWorld GWorld Card; student ID that is used to tap into residence halls and pay for meals, laundry, printing, and • Financial literacy resources other items Hilltern Office of the registrar.gwu.edu • Scheduling A student with an internship on Capitol Hill Registrar [email protected] • DegreeMAP Kogan Plaza GW’s center of campus • Registration • Transcripts and certifications Learning A Learning Assistant (LA) is an undergraduate student who works closely with the instructor of a course to • Transfer credits, internal transfer Assistant run small group sessions in class and review sessions outside of class. They differ from TAs in that they don’t • Graduation share grading responsibility • Resources and forms Marvin Center Student center that contains student organization meeting space, administrative offices, the CHC, the Office of studentconduct.gwu.edu • Understand your rights and options in the Codes of Academic Campus Store, study rooms, and a dining option Student Rights & [email protected] Integrity and Student Conduct NetID Responsibilities • Seek conflict management resources and support First part of your GW email ([email protected]) • Report a policy violation, including discriminatory misconduct Provost The senior academic officer of a university who oversees all academic policies and curriculum-related • Become a member of the University Hearing Panel matters

Student Accounts studentaccounts.gwu.edu • Tuition and fees Raise High! GW's rally cry that unites and encourages all students, alumni, faculty, and staff to strive for excellence Office [email protected] • Understanding and paying your bill Authorized user access: • Payment plans and methods SA Student Association; GW’s student government studentaccounts.gwu.edu/ • Awards and benefits authorized-user-access • Refunds Safe Ride Provides a free and safe ride to/from locations on/near the Foggy Bottom campus during late night hours • Forms and resources for students who prefer to not walk alone • Tuition Insurance TA/ULA Teaching Assistant or Undergraduate Learning Assistant; Graduate or undergraduate students who help professors with grading and teaching and hold their own office hours to help answer student questions Speech and Hearing speechhearing.columbian. • The Center provides a full range of speech, language and hearing Center gwu.edu/gw-speech-hearing- services and offers discounts to GW family, students, and staff U-Yard University Yard; GW’s quad on Foggy Bottom center members [email protected] • Comprehensive assessment, treatments and home programs are The Vern The Mount Vernon campus; GW's second campus located in D.C.’s Foxhall neighborhood. The Vern houses about 1/3 of available the first-year population. Visit the website for a full list of services. The Vex The Mount Vernon Express; the shuttle that goes between the Mount Vernon and Foggy Bottom campuses Student Financial and studentserviceshub.gwu.edu • Hub for student financial and registration services Registration Services [email protected] • Questions about financial aid, registration, and billing 202-994-9000 Make a Plan to Vote Make your voice heard by creating a plan for voting during your time at GW. If you are an out-of- Title IX - Haven titleix.gwu.edu • GW policies and Title IX state student, decide if you plan to register in your home state or in the District of Columbia. GW 24/7 Sexual Assault Response • Prevention and training and Consultation (SARC): 202- • Reporting and resources students can sign up to receive election reminders, register to vote, and apply for their absentee 994-7222 ballot at gwu.turbovote.org. TurboVote makes sure students always know when elections are happening and have the information they need to vote with confidence.

58 For more voting resources visit GW Votes at serve.gwu.edu/gw-votes. 55 Resource Name Contact Information Reasons You Might Use This Resource GW Jargon Offce of Advocacy & safety.gwu.edu/oas • Information about rights Support [email protected] • Space to discuss and process feelings and reactions in confdence #OnlyatGW A phrase used by GW students, faculty, and staff to describe events that one can only experience at GW, • Support to individuals who have been victimized such as attending an event with Joe Biden or Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor • Reporting options (on and off campus) Buff & Blue GW‘s offcial school colors Offce for diversity.gwu.edu • Education and learning opportunities Diversity, Equity, [email protected] • Campus climate EMeRG GW Emergency Medical Response Group is a student run and operated volunteer EMS agency providing and Community • Diversity Summit quality, professional care when you need it most around the greater Foggy Bottom community and GW Mount Vernon campus Engagement • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Online Educational Module Gelbucks Starbucks located underneath Gelman Library Offce of Student fnancialaid.gwu.edu • Financial aid packaging Financial Assistance [email protected] • Information about types of fnancial assistance available George Our offcial mascot is George as in Washington and on this campus he goes by frst name only. • Financial literacy resources GWID 8-digit student ID number Offce of the registrar.gwu.edu • Scheduling Registrar [email protected] • DegreeMAP GWorld GWorld Card; student ID that is used to tap into residence halls and pay for meals, laundry, printing, and • Registration other items • Transcripts and certifcations Hilltern A student with an internship on Capitol Hill • Transfer credits, internal transfer • Graduation Kogan Plaza GW’s center of campus • Resources and forms Learning A Learning Assistant (LA) is an undergraduate student who works closely with the instructor of a course to Offce of studentconduct.gwu.edu • Understand your rights and options in the Codes of Academic Assistant run small group sessions in class and review sessions outside of class. They differ from TAs in that they don’t Student Rights & [email protected] Integrity and Student Conduct share grading responsibility Responsibilities • Seek confict management resources and support • Report a policy violation, including discriminatory misconduct Marvin Center Student center that contains student organization meeting space, administrative offces, the CHC, the • Become a member of the University Hearing Panel Campus Store, study rooms, and a dining option NetID Student Accounts studentaccounts.gwu.edu • Tuition and fees First part of your GW email ([email protected]) Offce [email protected] • Understanding and paying your bill Provost The senior academic offcer of a university who oversees all academic policies and curriculum-related Authorized user access: • Payment plans and methods matters studentaccounts.gwu.edu/ • Awards and benefts authorized-user-access • Refunds Raise High! GW's rally cry that unites and encourages all students, alumni, faculty, and staff to strive for excellence • Forms and resources • Tuition Insurance SA Student Association; GW’s student government

Speech and Hearing speechhearing.columbian. • The Center provides a full range of speech, language and hearing Safe Ride Provides a free and safe ride to/from locations on/near the Foggy Bottom campus during late night hours Center gwu.edu/gw-speech-hearing- services and offers discounts to GW family, students, and staff for students who prefer to not walk alone center members TA/ULA Teaching Assistant or Undergraduate Learning Assistant; Graduate or undergraduate students who help [email protected] • Comprehensive assessment, treatments and home programs are professors with grading and teaching and hold their own offce hours to help answer student questions available Visit the website for a full list of services. U-Yard University Yard; GW’s quad on Foggy Bottom

Student Financial and studentserviceshub.gwu.edu • Hub for student fnancial and registration services The Vern The Mount Vernon campus; GW's second campus located in D.C.’s Foxhall neighborhood. The Vern houses about 1/3 of Registration Services [email protected] • Questions about fnancial aid, registration, and billing the frst-year population. 202-994-9000 The Vex The Mount Vernon Express; the shuttle that goes between the Mount Vernon and Foggy Bottom campuses Title IX - Haven titleix.gwu.edu • GW policies and Title IX 24/7 Sexual Assault Response • Prevention and training and Consultation (SARC): 202- • Reporting and resources Make a Plan to Vote 994-7222 Make your voice heard by creating a plan for voting during your time at GW. If you are an out-of- state student, decide if you plan to register in your home state or in the District of Columbia. GW students can sign up to receive election reminders, register to vote, and apply for their absentee ballot at gwu.turbovote.org. TurboVote makes sure students always know when elections are happening and have the information they need to vote with confdence.

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