Buff & Blue Book Spring Admits - Flipbook - Page 8
ORIENTATION & WELCOME
WELCOME TO GW!
We are so excited to have you joining us this fall, and cannot wait for you to arrive on campus.
This year’s New Student Orientation theme is Empowering Community: GW Strong! This theme highlights and
celebrates all of the people, traditions, support systems and opportunities that make the GW community an amazing
place to learn, grow, and thrive. From the first day of Orientation to Commencement on the National Mall, GW students
are empowered to craft their own GW story, while positively contributing to the collective GW legacy.
As the newest member of our community, incoming students will explore what it means to be an active participant in
shaping the community that is GW Strong through our NSO guiding principles: Curiosity, Critical Thinking, Exploration,
Empathy, and Community. These principles will be discussed throughout the Orientation experience to help students
center important attitudes and skills that will help them transition to college and GW.
So, take a deep breath and get ready to dive in. The New Student Orientation team will be your guides this spring and
into the first couple of weeks of school as you prepare for your college transition. Our roles are to help orient, connect,
and support you, your families, and all of our undergraduate students who will be attending GW for the first time in
spring 2024. We are excited to get to know you and answer any questions you may have.
Once again, welcome to GW! We are excited to see how you make it your new home.
RAISE HIGH!
Your 2024 New Student Orientation Team
Charlotte, Kraemer, Steven and Dani
WAYS WE WILL COMMUNICATE
WITH YOU THIS FALL
■ YOUR GW EMAIL!
In early December, all email communications will be
sent to your GW email. (See checklist for how to set-up
your GW email.)
■ NEXT STOP, GW!
An electronic newsletter providing timely and relevant
information, dates, deadlines and reminders you are
required to complete throughout the fall and winter
and upon arrival to GW. In addition, this communication
tool provides an introduction to important campus
resources, campus living and learning, and student life.
■ UPDATES FROM THE ORIENTATION TEAM!
Between Next Stop, GW! Newsletters, our student
coordinators will communicate directly with you via
your small group including virtual chats and email
updates.
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■ OUR CAMPUS PARTNERS also have relevant
information to share. Here’s what else you can expect:
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How to register for on-campus housing and select
your dining plan via Campus Living and Residential
Education.
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How to submit materials to process and create your
GWorld Card via the GWorld Office.
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How to submit your health records including
general immunizations verification, Student Health
Insurance Plan (SHIP) and more via the Student
Health Center.
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A guide to understanding your eBill–your tuition,
housing, dining and other fees invoice via
Student Accounts.
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Introduction to academic schools, undergraduate
advising teams and the class registration process via
the schools and colleges.