Welcome Events

GW Engineering MS/Certificate Orientation – Fall 2024

For Fall 2024, there will be two virtual orientations and one in-person orientation for new Fall 2024 MS and Certificate students. Registration for the in-person orientation is required due to limits on the number of attendees. Please note that much of the same information will be shared in the virtual and in-person orientations and new students should plan on attending only 1 of the 3 orientations.

In-Person Orientation

Date: Tuesday, August 20, 2024
Time: 2:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. EDT

Location: To be sent out to those that register

GW Engineering PhD Orientation – Fall 2024

Please note: This event is only open to incoming incoming GW Engineering PhD students starting their program in the Fall 2024 semester. Registration is required for this event.

Date: Friday, August 23, 2024

Time: 10:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.

Location: SEH B1270

Welcome Week Tabling

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

Wednesday, August 21st, 2pm – 4pm
Thursday, August 22nd, 2pm – 4pm
Monday, August 26th, 2pm – 4pm

Location: Outside of SEH 2500

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.

Friday, September 6, 4pm-6pm

Location: Proper 21 - K Street, 2033 K St NW, Washington, DC 20006