GWU 2025-2026 Parents Calendar-6-27-2025 - Flipbook - Page 49
Families Handbook
For more information regarding billing, your student’s account, payment
options, etc. Please visit studentaccounts.gwu.edu or contact the Student
Accounts Office by e-mail at sao@gwu.edu or by phone at 202-994-7350
during normal business hours.
STUDENT ENGAGEMENT
Student Involvement
Website: students.gwu.edu/student-life
Phone Number: 202-994-6555
Email: studentlife@gwu.edu Instagram: @studentlifeatGW
The Student Involvement team focuses on the student experience through
student organizations, leadership programs, and fraternity and sorority
life. The team facilitates involvement and engagement in the campus
community so students can find belonging and connectedness at GW.
Fraternity and Sorority Life:
More than 1,650 students participate in 32 chapters and four councils.
students.gwu.edu/fraternity-and-sorority-life
GW Engage:
Your one-stop shop to all the student organizations at GW – a calendar of
activities and events, all student organizations, and more. Most events are
free, and all are fun! go.gwu.edu/engage
Student Organizations:
With over 500 student organizations on campus, there’s something
for everyone! Whether you’re looking for an organization that centers
a certain profession, skill, or community, GW’s organizations put on
some of the most highly anticipated campus events and offer endless
opportunities for connection, involvement, and leadership.
students.gwu.edu/student-organizations
Leadership Programs:
A variety of options for students to expand their leadership development
knowledge. Blending a variety of leadership theories, and striving to
redefine authentic leadership for modern challenges, there are a variety of
ways for students to engage.
students.gwu.edu/leadership-development
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CAREER SERVICES
Website: careerservices.gwu.edu
Phone Number: 202-994-6495
Email: gwcareercenter@gwu.edu
Instagram: @gwcareercenter
The Center for Career Services empowers students to confidently
navigate their career journey by leveraging monumental proximity to
hands-on experience, industry exposure, and employer connections.
We support students at every stage of career development—from
exploring interests and gaining real-world experience to building a
strong professional network and launching impactful careers. Through
personalized coaching, professional development workshops, industry
panels, career fairs, and networking events, we help students connect
their purpose to their career path, equipping them to make a meaningful
difference on a global scale.
Career Coaching Appointments:
Students can sign up for career coaching appointments through
Handshake. Drop-in hours are posted on the main website.
Workshops and Panels:
Workshops include resume and cover letter writing, interviewing and
job search strategies.
Career Events:
In-person, virtual career fairs and industry-focused networking
events and employer site visits are held every semester, giving
students the opportunity to connect directly with hiring employers.
Look out for signature events such as the Career Exploration Expo
and Career Quest!
Industry Newsletters:
Students can sign up for online newsletters produced by the industry
career coaches and stay informed of the latest events, resources,
internships and jobs in their field of interest
Networking:
Network with alumni willing to offer career advice or mentorship at
networking events or via GW Career Connect.
International Opportunities:
We have partnered with Interstride, a portal that helps international
and globally-minded students find jobs and internships.
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