
George Washington University
Category: Activities
GW Cornerstone Events
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Colonial Inauguration (CI)
GW’s award-winning undergraduate orientation program welcomes incoming freshmen and transfer students. CI is an experience the whole family can enjoy, with age-appropriate activities tailored for students, their parents and even younger siblings. -
Colonials Weekend
In October each year, this celebration for students, alumni, family and friends features a weekend of events and world-class entertainment. -
Spirit Week and Colonials Invasion
In mid-October, the campus community unites to celebrate the start of the men’s and women’s basketball season. -
Arts Fest and Chalk-In -
Students’ artistic talents are on display at this April celebration; H Street is closed to traffic during the fest. -
Commencement
An all-GW graduation ceremony unfolds on the National Mall within sight of the Washington Monument and the U.S. Capitol. -
Alumni Weekend
Alumni Weekend, a three-day weekend event keeps GW alumni informed about the University and involved in its activities.
FAQs
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What to see for the visitor?
The campus is truly a part of Washington, D.C., and its range of architecture reflects that relationship. Landscaped outdoor spaces on the 42 acres include pocket parks, the University Yard, a flourishing rose garden, the classical Tempietto and outdoor sculptures. The campus also boasts historic landmarks, including the F Street House, a residence built in 1849 that served for decades as a club for presidents, vice presidents, Supreme Court justices, members of Congress and other elite. -
Admissions Visits for Undergraduate and Graduate/ Professional Admissions Undergraduate
Walk through our historic Foggy Bottom Campus neighborhood with a current GW student on an hour long tour. The following options must be scheduled in advance by contacting gwvisit@gwu.edu - Meet with professors, coaches and other campus resource staff.
- Attend a class matched to your academic interests.
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Graduate/Professional Admissions
- One-hour long tours of GW's Foggy Bottom campus are offered for prospective graduate and professional students three times a week at 12:30 p.m., Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays and begin at Rice Hall, Suite 302, 2121 I Street, NW, Washington, D.C.
Notable Alumni
- Arnold "Red" Auerbach, former president and coach of the Boston Celtics
- Alec Baldwin, actor
- Dana Bash, CNN senior congressional correspondent
- Ina Garten, chef, author and Food Network host
- J. Edgar Hoover, former director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation
- Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis, former first lady
- Colin Powell, former U.S. secretary of state
- Harry Reid, U.S. senator from Nevada and Senate majority leader
- Chuck Todd, NBC and MSNBC political analyst
What are the GW Athletic Sports?
Nicknamed "The Colonials" with "George" as their mascot, GW a member of the A-10 Conference, offers the following sports-
Men's Sports
Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Golf, Rowing, Sailing, Soccer, Squash, Swimming, Tennis and Water Polo -
Women's Sports
Basketball, Cross Country, Gymnastics, Lacrosse, Rowing, Sailing, Soccer, Softball, Squash, Swimming, Tennis, Volleyball and Water Polo
Helpful Links
- Undergraduate Admissions and Aid Site - http://undergraduate.admissions.gwu.edu/
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