Admitted Students Day
Columbian College of Arts & Sciences
Admitted Graduate Students Day
University Student Center
Thursday, March 26, 2026 │10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.
On behalf of the Columbian College of Arts and Sciences Graduate School, congratulations on your admission. We invite you to join us on campus for Admitted Graduate Students Day, an opportunity to experience graduate student life at GW and determine if this is where you will begin your next chapter.
Spend the day connecting with faculty, meeting future classmates, and engaging directly with academic and student support resources that will shape your graduate experience. Enjoy a catered lunch and dedicated time with your program and the broader CCAS community as you envision your future at GW.
This event is designed for admitted master’s and graduate certificate students in the Columbian College of Arts and Sciences. PhD students participate in separate, program-specific visit opportunities.
Event Agenda
The agenda below provides an overview of the day’s events. Registered attendees will receive a detailed agenda including panelists, participating academic programs, and the GW offices and community partners featured in the Student Services and Housing Expo.
Optional Campus Tour
9:30 a.m.
Explore GW's campus with a guided tour led by current GW students
Check-In and Coffee & Tea Mixer
10:00 – 10:30 a.m.
Once you check in, mix and mingle with fellow admitted students, current students, faculty, and staff.
Concurrent Information Sessions I
10:35 - 11:25 a.m.
- Navigating DC: Living and Thriving in the Nation's Capital
Learn about transportation, neighborhoods, and how to make the most of living in Washington, D.C.
- Student Q&A Panel
Hear from current graduate students about life at GW, including housing, academics, and navigating Washington, D.C.
- Supporting Your Career Success
Discover career development resources available to CCAS students, including career coaching, workshops, and internship and job opportunities.
Concurrent Information Sessions II
11:30 - 12:15 p.m.
- Faculty Q&A Panel
Hear from CCAS faculty about teaching, research opportunities, and the graduate student experience.
- Navigating DC: Living and Thriving in the Nation's Capital
Learn about transportation, neighborhoods, and how to make the most of living in Washington, D.C.
Student Services & Housing Expo
12:15 –1:00 p.m.
Connect with representatives from key campus offices and local housing providers to learn more about resources available to GW graduate students.
Program Meet and Greet Lunch
1:00 –2:00 p.m.
Enjoy a catered lunch while meeting faculty, staff, and fellow admitted students from your academic program.
Survey & Swag Pick-Up
2:00 p.m.
Complete a short event survey and pick up a thank-you gift before departing.
Admitted Student Resources
Nearby Dining Options
DC's Guide For Where to Eat in Foggy Bottom
Sightseeing in D.C.
Museums and the Arts
- Smithsonian Institution | Free admission
- National Museum of African American History and Culture, 1400 Constitution Ave. NW
- Smithsonian American Art Museum, 8th & F Streets NW
- Hirshhorn Museum & Sculpture Garden, Independence Avenue at 7th St. SW
- Renwick Gallery, Pennsylvania Avenue at 17th St. NW
- National Zoo, 3001 Connecticut Ave. NW
- The George Washington University Museum and The Textile Museum, 701 21st St. NW | $8 suggested admission
- The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, 2700 F St. NW
- National Gallery of Art, between 3rd & 9th Streets along Constitution Ave. NW | Free admission
- Phillips Collection, 1600 21st St. NW | Admission rates vary
Explore D.C. Outdoors
- Cherry Blossom Trees, Tidal Basin near the National Mall
- Paddle Boating, Tidal Basin near the National Mall
- Lincoln Memorial, 2 Lincoln Memorial Circle NW
- Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial, 1850 West Basin Drive SW
- The Rock Creek Park Center and Planetarium, 5200 Glover Rd. NW
Evening Fun
- Penn Quarter and Chinatown Neighborhoods
- CityCenterDC, 825 10th St. NW | Restaurants and high-end shops
- Capital One Arena, 601 F St. NW | Sports and entertainment venue
- 9:30 Club, 815 V St. NW | Music venue
- The Player’s Club, 1400 14th St. NW | 70s themed bar and game room
- The Wharf, 1100 Maine Ave. SW | Waterside area with restaurants and events
- Union Market, 1309 5th St. SE | Market with artisanal food and goods