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GW campus building at dusk
The George Washington University

Your Voice.
Your Campus.
Your Association.

The GW Student Association represents every student at the George Washington University — advocating for your needs, building community, and shaping the GW experience in the heart of the nation's capital.

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27,000+ Students Represented
450+ Student Organizations
100+ Annual Events
12 Schools Served
Who We Are

The official voice of every GW student.

The GW Student Association is the undergraduate student government of the George Washington University. We are elected by students, accountable to students, and dedicated to making GW the best it can be — academically, socially, and culturally.

From advocating for policy changes with university leadership to funding student organizations and hosting campus-wide events, we exist to ensure that every student has a voice in shaping their GW experience. We believe that a university in the heart of Washington, DC should empower students to be engaged citizens, leaders, and changemakers.

Advocacy

We represent student interests in university governance, from academic policy to campus infrastructure.

Community

We build connections across schools, organizations, and identities to create a campus that feels like home.

Empowerment

We fund, support, and amplify student initiatives so your ideas can become real impact.

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What We Do

Programs that make a difference.

Our initiatives span advocacy, community engagement, student life, and professional development — all designed to enrich your GW experience.

Student Advocacy

We represent student voices on university committees, pushing for policy changes on mental health, affordability, dining, and campus safety.

Community Engagement

Service trips, volunteer programs, and partnerships with DC organizations connect students to the city beyond campus.

Student Funding

We allocate funding to student organizations, events, and initiatives — over $500,000 annually to support student life.

Leadership Development

Mentorship programs, leadership workshops, and election opportunities prepare students for lives of civic engagement.

Mental Health Initiative

Peer support networks, expanded counseling access, and awareness campaigns to support student wellbeing.

Campus Events

Welcome Week, First Night on the Mall, cultural celebrations, and campus-wide traditions that bring GW together.

Life at GW

Where colonials come together.

From the Involvement Fair to study sessions on the National Mall, campus life at GW is anything but ordinary.

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Students meeting on campus stairs
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Students having a discussion outdoors on campus
Mark Your Calendar

Upcoming events.

Join us at these signature events throughout the year. All students are welcome.

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AUG 18

Welcome Week Kickoff

Five days of events, resources, and community building for new and returning students.

University Yard
SEP 03

Involvement Fair

Meet 450+ student organizations and find your community at GW.

University Yard
SEP 15

First-Year Representative Elections

Run for a position in the Student Association and represent your class.

Marvin Center
OCT 22

Fall Service Weekend

Two days of volunteering with DC community organizations across all eight wards.

Various DC Locations
Get In Touch

Join the association.

Whether you want to get involved, share a concern, or learn more about what we do, we want to hear from you. Fill out the form and a member of the Student Association will get back to you within 48 hours.

Office

Marvin Center, Suite 427
800 21st St NW
Washington, DC 20052

Email

sa@gwu.edu

Office Hours

Monday – Friday
10:00 AM – 5:00 PM