Admitted Graduate Students Day
Admitted Graduate Students Day
Columbian College of Arts & Sciences
University Student Center
Thursday, March 27th, 2025
AGENDA
Graduate Student Ambassador-Led Campus Tour (Optional) ｜First Floor, Great Hall
Tours of the main campus will be led by current GW graduate students. Please register in advance.
Check-In Begins
9:45 a.m.｜First Floor, Great Hall
Coffee and Tea Mixer
9:45 – 10:10 a.m.｜First Floor, Great Hall
Once you check in, mix and mingle with fellow admitted students, current students, faculty, and staff.
Move to Event
10:10 a.m. – 10:15 a.m.｜Transition to Third Floor
Welcome Remarks by Associate Dean, Chad Heap
10:15 - 10:20 a.m.｜Grand Ballroom
Agenda Overview by Lindsey Duble-Dice
10:20 - 10:25 a.m.｜Grand Ballroom
Senior Associate Director, Graduate Admissions & Awards
Navigating GW and DC: Thriving in the Nation’s Capital
10:25 –10:40 a.m.｜Grand Ballroom
Discover everything you need to know about living in Washington, D.C.—from navigating the transit system to making the most of your experience as a graduate student at GW. Whether you're new to the area or just looking for insider tips, this session will help you feel right at home in the nation’s capital.
Supporting Your Career Success
10:40–10:55 a.m.｜Grand Ballroom
Explore the comprehensive career support available to CCAS students at GW. This session will highlight the resources designed to help you achieve your professional goals, including personalized career coaching, hundreds of career-enhancing programs, departmental activities and workshops, GW-exclusive tools, and access to job and internship opportunities both in the U.S. and globally.
Additionally, connect with Career Services at the Student Services and Housing Fair to ask questions and discover how we can support your career journey!
Faculty Q&A Panel
10:55–11:55 a.m.｜Grand Ballroom
Hear first-hand from some of the distinguished faculty members at GW share insight into their teaching methods and mentorship approaches to guide students through their graduate school journey.
Student Services and Housing Fair
Noon –1:00 p.m.｜Room 309 and 310
The Student Services and Housing Fair offers a unique opportunity to connect one-on-one with representatives from key campus resources, including Financial Aid, Career Services, the Library, the Center for Student Engagement, and local housing vendors. Get your questions answered and explore the support services available to enhance your graduate experience at GW.
- GW Offices and Support Services (table assignments below)
TBD
- Off-Campus Apartments (table assignments below)
TBD
Program-Specific Meet and Greet Lunch
1:00 –1:45 p.m.｜Grand Ballroom and Continental Ballroom
Your chance to mix, mingle, and eat lunch with other accepted graduate students, current students, and faculty members in your specific discipline area and/or program.
- Grand Ballroom Participating Programs
TBD
- Continental Ballroom Participating Programs
TBD
Attendee Survey Swag Pick-Up
1:45 p.m.｜Third Floor Lobby
Show us that you completed the survey and grab your thank-you gift on the way out!
Optional Self-Guided Campus Tour
1:45 p.m.｜Third Floor Lobby
(printouts available)
Explore What DC has to Offer
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