Graduate and Professional Student Appreciation Week (GPSAW)
Graduate and Professional Student Appreciation Week (GPSAW) is an annual, campus-wide celebration recognizing the contributions, resilience, and impact of GW’s graduate and professional students. Throughout the week, students are invited to connect with one another, take a break from their routines, and enjoy a series of free events designed to foster community, well-being, and fun.
From creative opportunities to social gatherings and wellness-focused programming, this week highlights the many dimensions of graduate life at GW- and the students who make it exceptional.
Graduate Student Sticker Design Contest WINNERS!
Thank you to all the graduate students who submitted designs for our Sticker Design Contest! We received an incredible range of creative and thoughtful entries from across the community!
Pick up your stickers for free at any GPSAW event!
See all the submitted designs here!
Late Night
Designed by Alexander Colon, M.A. in International Development Studies, ESIA.
Capitol View
Designed by Nidhi Naidu, MS in Data Analytics, SEAS
Patchwork
Designed by Celina Hollmichel, PhD in Political Science, CCAS
The Main Events:
Kick Off Reception
Time: 6:00 to 10:00 pm
Location: City View Room, ESIA
Highlights: Mingle with the President & Provost, appetizers, a dance party, and more!
Wellness Wednesday
Time: 1:00 to 4:00 pm
Location: Continental Ballroom, USC
Highlights: Guided Meditation session, crafts, free plants, and more!
Music in the Yard
Time: 3:00 to 5:00 pm
Location: Kogan Plaza
Highlights: Free Pizza & soda for the first 200, prizes every hour, live DJ, lawn games, and more!
Happy Hour @ Hive
Time: 4:00 to 7:00 pm
Location: Hive Rooftop Bar
Highlights: Free Drink ticket for the first 150, raffle at 6:00, and more!