GWU 2025-2026 Parents Calendar-6-27-2025 - Flipbook - Page 16
TIPS
› Encourage your student to get their Flu and COVID vaccine
every fall. For more information visit https://www.cdc.gov/flu/
vaccines/index.html For more information about Flu/COVID
vaccines at GW visit healthcenter.gwu.edu/medical-services
› Did you know that 14% of undergraduate students are a member
of a fraternity or sorority? These organizations are a great way
to get involved and find connections. Each chapter on campus
sponsors their own philanthropy and holds events throughout
the year.
› Involvement in a pre-professional or major-related organization
can help students connect with like-minded peers in a
particular academic area and it can open up opportunities after
graduation.
› Suggest the exploration of opportunities for involvement in the
residential community. Your student can ask their Community
Coordinator or Community Engagement Advisor about the
Residence Hall Association, National Residence Hall Honorary,
in-hall involvement, and leadership opportunities in their
residence hall.
› Midterms will start this month for many students. Remember
these four tips for academic integrity success: Plan ahead,
take notes that will help you cite sources, ask faculty to clarify
expectations (like, ”Can I use Chat GPT to help me?”), and reach
out to resources like CESA, the Writing Center, and research
librarians.
› Remind your student about the importance of cybersecurity.
October is National Cybersecurity Awareness month, GW IT in
collaboration with the National Cyber Security Alliance hosts
events aimed to enhance digital safety by sharing essential
cybersecurity practices and providing valuable resources. You
can find more information about IT events at it.gwu.edu/itevents.
› Did you know that in addition to Engage – GW’s student
organization platform – you can find out about upcoming events
on the University Calendar (calendar.gwu.edu)? By logging in
to their account, students can browse and favorite events, add
events directly to their calendars, and even build an automatic
email digest to receive notifications for events that interest them!
› Tell your student to cheer on their fellow GW Revolutionaries at
athletic events throughout the year. For a schedule of the events
go to gwsports.com
› Trust them to make the right decisions. You have raised them
with a great set of values, and they will likely keep those values
throughout their college career.
› CAPS can help with managing some of the stress and anxiety
that comes with midterms season. Submitting a CARE referral or
connecting with Student Outreach & Support office would allow
staff to connect your student with the resources they need. Visit
go.gwu.edu/care to submit a CARE referral.
› FAFSA opens on October 1 each year. Make sure to review your
financial aid information and complete the FAFSA for the next
academic year.
O C TO B E R 2 0 2 5
Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
1
Events to look out for this month:
Nightmare on H Street & Student Showcase
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
2
3
4
9
10
11
Yom Kippur
Navaratri Ends
ResFest
5
6
7
8
Sukkot Begins
National
Coming Out Day
Fall Break- no classes
October
Payment Plan
Due
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
21
22
23
24
25
Columbus DayIndigenous
People’s Day
Sukkot Ends
19
20
Diwali
GW Alumni & Families Weekend
Vern Harvest
Comedy Show
with GW Program
Board
26
GW Alumni
& Families
Weekend
27
28
29
30
31
Halloween
