GW campus quad with clock and students milling about, trees and bricks New Student Orientation
New Student Orientation

 

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New Student Orientation

Welcome to The George Washington University! The new student orientation guide is designed to familiarize you with school resources, contacts and expectations. We are here to help you and provide you with the support you need to achieve your educational goals.


Download the New Student Orientation Guide

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College of Professional Studies New Student Orientation

 

Download New Student Orientation Guide (.pdf)


 

Fall 2025 Orientations

The schedule is set for our new student orientations to welcome the incoming cohort of CPS students. These will be an opportunity to learn about the resources available to you as a GW/CPS student, meet your classmates, and hear from your faculty program director. We hope that you can join us!


GSPM New Student Orientation: September 4
Thursday, September 4, 2:00 p.m. (Hybrid; details to follow). 

Programs: MPS Legislative Affairs, Political Management, Public Relations/Communications

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BPS New Student Orientation: August 18
Monday, August 18, 5 p.m., Virtual (link to follow). 
Program: BPS Cybersecurity


MPS New Student Orientation: August 19
Tuesday, August 19, 6 p.m., Virtual (link to follow). 
Programs: MPS Cybersecurity, Homeland Security, Paralegal Studies, Publishing, Sustainable Urban Planning

 

Welcome Back Meet & Greets

Grab some pizza with your classmates to kick off the fall semester. We'll have reps from the student engagement team (career and student services) on hand for questions and conversation. 

 

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Pizza with basil leaves and fresh tomatoes