Welcome Events

GW Engineering MS/Certificate/PhD New Student Orientation – Spring 2026

We are holding an in-person orientation for all new Spring 2026 MS, Certificate, and PhD students. Registration is required for the orientation. In this orientation we will go over a lot of important information for our new students including tips to be successful, campus resources, SEAS graduate policies, and have an interactive panel with some of our Student Engagement Ambassadors.

Date: Wednesday, January 7, 2026

Time: 2:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. EST

Location: SEH 1300 (first floor) – Science and Engineering Hall (800 22nd St NW, Washington, DC 20052)

Welcome Week Tabling

Stop by to ask any quick questions, meet members of our team, learn more about our services, and grab some small giveaways!

Dates: Monday, January 12, 2026, Tuesday, January 13, 2026, and Wednesday, January 14, 2026
Time: 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Location: Outside of SEH 2000

GW Engineering Welcome Happy Hour

Please join the Office of Graduate Admissions and Student Services at a welcome happy hour for GW Engineering graduate students. Please stop by and join us for drinks and light hors d'oeuvres while we socialize and gear up for the new semester!

This is a first come, first serve event for GW engineering graduate students only, and space is limited. You must bring your passport or driver's license to confirm your age. Please also bring your GW student ID card as we will be verifying that you are a GW Engineering graduate student prior to entering the event.

Date: Wednesday, January 21, 2026
Time: 4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. EST
Location: Proper 21 - K Street (2033 K St NW, Washington, DC 20006)