Current Graduate Students
The Office of Graduate Affairs looks forward to supporting you throughout your time as a graduate student at George Washington University! You can use this landing page to access university services and learn more about opportunities for current students.
- Academic Services
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- Office of the Registrar: this office provides assistance to graduate students to register for coursework and access transcripts.
- Graduation: the Registrar provides instructions for graduating students to complete all university graduation requirements and commencement activities.
- Electronic Theses and Dissertation Submission: the Office of Graduate Affairs provides instructions and support for students submitting their thesis or dissertation.
- Funding your Graduate Education
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The George Washington University is committed to making graduate education accessible to prospective students with a variety of funding resources.
- Office of Graduate Student Assistantships and Fellowships: this office provides general resources for students to understand their funding options. Please note that this office does not manage individual assistantships; interested students should contact their department directly to learn about current assistantship availability.
- Office of Student Financial Assistance: this office administers financial aid for graduate students including loan opportunities, work study and emergency funding.
- Student Accounts Office: this office assists graduate students with their bill and payment options.
- Office of Military and Veteran Services: this office supports military-affiliated students with military benefits administration and tailored student services.
- Student Services
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International Student Services: this office provides support for international students as they navigate their transition to living in the United States and attending GW.
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Multicultural Student Services Center: this office leads university diversity initiatives and programming
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Office of Military and Veteran Services: this office supports military-affiliated students with military benefits administration and tailored student services
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- Professional Development
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Center for Career Services: this office provides centralized professional development and career exploration services.In addition to centralized services in the Center for Career Services, each school has their own career services representatives to assist students with resources for their specific career field:
- Columbian College of Arts and Sciences
- College of Professional Studies
- Elliott School of International Affairs
- Graduate School of Education and Human Development
- GW Law School
- Milken Institute School of Public Health
- School of Business
- School of Engineering and Applied Science
- School of Medicine and Health Sciences
- School of Nursing
Individual Development Plan (IDP): an interactive framework to help PhD students and postdocs define and pursue their career goals in the sciences
- Conducting Research
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GW offers numerous opportunities for working on cutting-edge research under the supervision of world-class faculty through its graduate programs. Please visit the program website to learn more about opportunities in your field of interest. The following resources are available for all researchers at GW.
- Research Centers and Initiatives: provides information about the various cross-disciplinary research opportunities at GW
- University Writing Center: offers dedicated attention to students’ writing and research projects at all stages of the writing process
- GW Library Research Help: provides research assistance to GW students through online guides, one-on-one appointments and workshops
- Technology & Library Services
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- Information Technology: provides resources for students to access the GW network, free software downloads, and other technology resources
- GW Libraries: GW has three library locations with research assistance, writing center and tutoring services
- Health, Well-being, and Safety
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George Washington University is committed to providing resources for students’ physical, mental, emotional health and well-being.
- Student Health Insurance Plan (SHIP): GW offers comprehensive health insurance through Aetna Student Health.
- Student Health Center: provides both medical and counseling services to GW students.
- Lerner Health and Wellness Center: offers fitness opportunities for GW students based on the Foggy Bottom campus.
- Office of Advocacy and Support: provides trauma-informed and healing-centered confidential support to GW students impacted by sexual violence, relationship violence, and/or stalking.
- GW Police: provides residential hall security and patrol services to the Foggy Bottom and Mount Vernon campuses and oversees security at the VSTC campus.
- Emergency Medical Response Group (EMeRG): provides basic life support and free transport services to GW students on the Foggy Bottom and Mount Vernon campuses.
- Living in Washington DC
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The Washington DC metropolitan area provides GW students with unparalleled access to cultural, political, and business institutions to accelerate their professional and personal growth.
- Off Campus Housing Resources: online resources for students looking for housing off campus including property listings, a system to find a GW-affiliated roommate and renter education information.
- Public Transportation: Washington DC has a comprehensive transit system (both metro rail and bus systems) that connects GW students with opportunities across the Capitol region.
- U-PASS: GW participates in the U-PASS program which provides full-time GW students with unlimited use of Metrorail and Metrobus for a discounted, flat fee.
- Parking: GW has limited on-campus parking available for students.
- Student Discounts: GW student life comes with perks! Many businesses offer discounts to students with their gwu.edu email address or university ID.
- Campus Life: There is always something happening on campus! GW hosts hundreds of events open to graduate students annually.
GW Policies
All members of the GW community are responsible for supporting the university’s mission by following the highest standards of ethical and lawful conduct in all academic, research and business activities. It is important to be familiar with the GW policies that ensure compliance and mitigate risk to students and the university.