Graduate Students

As a current George Washington University graduate student, you have the support of a designated Student Services Coordinator, within the College of Arts and Sciences. Your Student Services Coordinator is dedicated to providing you guidance throughout your tenure at GW. This person serves as a resource designed to assist you in navigating university policies and procedures and connecting you directly to all of your available resources.

In addition, your Student Services Coordinator works in conjunction with your academic advisor to ensure you are optimizing your time here at GW. Our team hosts a variety of social and academic programming to enhance your graduate student experience. Your Student Services Coordinator is located on the Foggy Bottom campus in the Academic Center, Smith Hall Suite 118.

GW requires all members of our community who will be in GW buildings daily or intermittently during the 2021-2022 academic year to be fully vaccination with a U.S. FDA or World Health Organization (WHO) approved COVID-19 vaccine.

COVID-19 vaccine information >>

Vaccine and return to campus FAQs >>

Visit our student orientation website for helpful information for new fall students, including our orientation schedule and how to videos.

Next steps checklist >>

Updates on fall 21 planning >>

GW's Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) is offering virtual sessions and workshops throughout the Fall semester. Should you require their services please reach out to them directly to schedule an appointment.

Mental Health Discussion Series >>
CAPS We Talk Sessions >>

Graduate Student Resources

Student Activities and Events

The Bouchet Society

The Edward Alexander Bouchet Graduate Honor Society recognizes outstanding scholarly achievement and promotes diversity and excellence in doctoral education and the professoriate.

International Buddy Program

The International Buddy Program (IBP) is designed to encourage current students to meet new international students and help them transition into life at GW.

These events are open to help students thrive in their virtual learning environment, engage with students and other GW community members, improve ways to successfully complete your degrees, and better equip students to apply for professional opportunities.

Three Minute Thesis Dissertation Competition

The Three Minute Thesis (3MT®) Competition celebrates the existing research conducted by PhD students and cultivates students’ academic, presentation, and research communication skills.

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Graduate Student Highlights

Columbian College PhD students stepped up to a speed-challenge in the college’s second Three Minute Thesis Competition. Human Paleobiology's Kimberly Foecke won first prize.

CCAS teaching assistants Eve Boyle (CASHP) and Amanda Pierson (Sociology) win the Philip J. Amsterdam Graduate Teaching Assistant Awards for Outstanding Teaching.

Coaches help undergraduate students with study skills and exam preparation to keep them on track for graduation.