GWU 2025-2026 Parents Calendar-6-27-2025 - Flipbook - Page 4
Welcome to the GW Family!
Dear GW Families and Supporters,
On behalf of the entire Division for Student Affairs (DSA), welcome to the GW Family! We are
thrilled that your student has chosen GW as their home, and we look forward to partnering
with you as a supporter on the journey ahead. Your student has joined a vibrant community
of changemakers, innovators, and leaders, and we in DSA are here to help them be their
strongest selves.
Colette Coleman
Vice Provost for
Student Affairs and
Dean of Students
Laci Weeden, Ed.D.
Assistant Dean for
Family Engagement
As your student begins the next chapter of life at GW, know that you, as a parent, family
member, or supporter, are an important part of the Revolutionary community, too! You have
played an integral role in their story so far and that doesn’t end here. We look to our students’
supporters to champion their academic ambitions, stay involved in their personal growth, and
encourage the development of their independence.
As you become familiar with our community, we hope you feel assured that your student has
the resources needed to navigate the next four years. Along with providing students a wide
range of well-being-focused resources, we in DSA strive to foster curiosity, critical thinking,
exploration, empathy, and community. With these pillars as a foundation for our work, we
help students discover their passions, develop a genuine sense of belonging, and challenge
themselves inside the classroom and out.
From New Student Orientation to Commencement on the National Mall, and during every
#OnlyAtGW moment in between, we look forward to engaging with you and your student.
Raise High!
