GWU 2025-2026 Parents Calendar-6-27-2025 - Flipbook - Page 33
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Table of Contents
Helpful Transition Tips
Helpful Transition Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Familial support contributes significantly to student success at GW.
Here are some helpful tips on how to assist your student during this
exciting transition to campus life at GW!
Family Educational Rights & Privacy Act (FERPA) . . 2
Office of the Registrar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Conflict Education & Student Accountability . . . . . 2
Schools & Colleges Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Academic Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Living on Campus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Dining on Campus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Health and Wellness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Student Health Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Student Health Insurance Plan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
GW Campus Recreation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Student Outreach & Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Center for Interfaith & Spiritual Life . . . . . . . . . 13
Campus Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Money Matters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Student Engagement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Career Services. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Student Employment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Global Opportunities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Student Diversity and Inclusion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
GW Jargon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Mail Call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
› Learn about the support services available to you and your student.
› Help your student understand that because GW’s Foggy Bottom Campus is
located in a city setting, there are certain safety precautions that they will need
to take.
› Challenge your student to identify, define, and solve problems independently.
This will help them succeed now and in the future.
› Be alert to signs that your student is under significant stress, is taking unhealthy
risks, or is ill. Discuss concerns with your student and assist them in developing
a plan to address the problem. There are many campus resources available to
help your student through these issues.
› Encourage your student to set and achieve personal goals and make
responsible decisions related to academics, career planning, social
interactions, and community engagement.
› Listen to and support your student as they face uncertainty and learn to
perform in complex environments and challenging situations.
› Allow your student to accept the consequences of their actions and
accept responsibility for personal errors. Urge your student to examine
disappointments and unexpected experiences in order to assess what caused
them, what can be done about them, and how to avoid them in the future.
› Understand the limitations regarding access to student records, as delineated
by federal requirements outlined in the Family Educational Rights and Privacy
Act (FERPA).
› Support and encourage your student as they learn, perform, lead, and serve
through campus and community activities.
› Stay connected by participating in volunteer opportunities. GW has many
offerings for all members of our community to get involved.
Important Dates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
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