GWU 2025-2026 Parents Calendar-6-27-2025 - Flipbook - Page 24
TIPS
› If your student did not meet their academic goals
in the fall, suggest a visit to the Office for Student
Success at studentsuccess.gwu.edu/academicprogram-support, which offers a variety of resources
to address your student’s individual academic
performance needs.
J A N UA R Y 2 0 26
Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
› Encourage your student to speak with their
undergraduate advisor if they have concerns about
their major.
› Remind your student about study abroad
opportunities. Whether it is for a week, a semester,
or a year, studying abroad allows your student to
learn another language, take major and elective
coursework, discover new places, and make
meaningful connections around the world.
› If your student has new roommates or suitemates
for the semester, encourage them to speak with
their Community Coordinator about completing a
Roommate Success Plan.
Friday
Saturday
2
3
9
10
New Year’s Day
(campus closed)
4
5
6
Epiphany
› If your student is already thinking about how to
make the most of the upcoming summer, bring up
Handshake. Handshake helps students search and
apply for jobs and internships, explore and network,
make appointments with career coaches, and attend
events. careerservices.gwu.edu/handshake
› Second-year students may want to discuss changing
majors, adding minors/certificates, career options,
and defining their purpose. Students interested in
exploring options for majors, minors, or certificates
can work with their undergraduate advisor by
making an appointment online or emailing with
quick questions.
Thursday
1
› Review your student’s financial needs for the
upcoming year. Several financial assistance
resources are available: grants, scholarships, and
loans. Encourage your student to apply for as many
as possible. Even small scholarships will help.
› Students should have a current resume listing their
part-time employment, internship, and/or co-op
experience. Your student should also attend career
fairs to gain exposure to all the opportunities at GW.
Wednesday
7
8
Orthodox
Christmas Day
Spring Semester
Move-in
January
Payment Plan
Due
Panhellenic Recruitment
11
Spring
Orientation
12
13
14
15
16
17
23
24
First Day of
Classes
Spring Invoice
Due
Panhellenic
Recruitment
Free Group Fitness Classes at Lerner
18
19
20
21
22
Martin Luther
King, Jr. Day
Free Group
Fitness Classes
at Lerner
25
MLK Day of
Service and
Leadership
Fraternity
Recruitment
MSSC King Week
26
27
28
Fraternity Recruitment
29
30
31
