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Community Building Resources

 

Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender (LGBT) Resource Center

  1. Where they are: Middle of G St, next to the GW Deli! 

  2. What they do/what they can help you with: The LGBTQIA Resource Center celebrates and empowers LGBTQIA+ students, faculty, and staff. This office offers resources, advocacy, and a community for LGBTQIA+ students.  

Multicultural Student Services Center 

  1. Where they are: Middle of G St, next to the GW Deli! 

  2. What they do/what they can help you with:       The Multicultural Student Services Center (MSSC) leads the diversity initiative on campus. The MSSC hosts several events throughout the academic year to promote inclusion and diverse student engagement. The office also has support communities for the following identities:

  • Asian and Pacific Islander

  • Black

  • Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Queer, Intersex and Asexual

  • Latinx

  • Native American

  • Religious and Faith

  • South Asian

Center for Student Engagement 

  1. Where they are: 5th Floor of the Marvin Center

  2. What they do/what they can help you with: The Center for Student Engagement (CSE) hosts workshops, events, and leadership initiatives over the course of the academic year to help students identify connect with their peers and identify university resources.

    1. Sorority & Fraternity Life 

       

    2. Student Organizations 

       

    3. Residence Life

       

    4. First Generation Student Support

       

Military and Veteran Services

  1. Where they are: Basement of the Marvin Center

  2. What they do/what they can help you with:  Military and Veteran Services is a resource designed for supporting current and former military personnel and dependents. This office can assist in benefit processing and community-building.

 

Nashman Center for Civic Engagement and Public Service

  1. Where they are: the White townhouse across from the School of Engineering (SEH) and Whole Foods (corner of I St & 22nd St) 

  2. What they do/what they can help you with: The Nashman Center for Civic Engagement encourages students to engage in their community outside of GW. This center offers several opportunities for students to serve including through Community-Based Scholarship, District Connections, Alternative Breaks and more.

 

Student Employment (Center for Career Services)

  1. Where they are: 5th Floor of the Marvin Center

  2. What they do/what they can help you with: Many students find friends and mentors through student employment opportunities. The student employment team at the Center for Career Services helps process all the paperwork needed to start a position. They manage all on and off-campus student employment and federal work study positions listed on Handshake.

 

Student-support Resources

 

Academic Commons

  1. Where they are: Ground Floor of Gelman Library

  2. Why visit: The Academic Commons offers additional academic support to students such as study spaces, peer tutoring, and writing and research help. Their website also provides links to other university resources! 

 

Student Services Hub

  1. Where they are: Basement of Marvin Center

  2. Why visit: The Student Services Hub houses the following offices:

    1. The Office of Student Financial Assistance 

      1. The Office of Student Financial Assistance can assist with financial aid information including cost of attendance, financial aid eligibility, and applying for scholarships, loans, and grants.

    2. Student Accounts Office

      1. The Student Accounts Office helps students comprehend their individual bill, navigate the Student Account eBill, and understand the university’s tuition and fees.

    3. The Office of the Registrar

      1. The Office of the Registrar aids students in the registration process and accessing their transcript.

 

 

  Disability Support Services

  1. Where they are: Rome Hall, side closest to Whole Foods (attached to Phillips Hall) 

  2. What they do/what they can help you with: Disability Support Services (DSS) is a resource that works with faculty and staff to provide academic support for students that may require accommodations such as note-taking assistance, classroom accessibility, interpreting and captioning services and more.

Haven/Title IX 

  1. Where they are: Building YY (20th St, next to Paul Coffee across from Founding Farmers)

  2. What they do/what they can help you with: Haven is the Title IX’s resource page that includes all you need to know about reporting options and supports for students who may have experienced sexual harassment or assault. You can learn which resources are confidential versus private and find the number of the 24/7 GW assistance hotline, SARC. The Title IX office handles the university reporting and investigations of gender-based violence allegations. You can still receive support services from Title IX without making a formal report.

Colonial Health Center

  1. Where they are: Basement of Marvin Center

  2. Why visit: The Colonial Health Center houses both physical and mental health services. Here, you can get vaccines, check-ups, strep tests, TB tests, and other short term medical care. The CHC also provides free, short-term counseling services, identity-based group therapy, and referrals to long term support. There is a counselor available 24/7 through their call center: 202-994-5300

Office of Victim Services 

  1. Where they are: Rome Hall, First Floor 

  2. What they do/what they can help you with: The Victim Services Specialist can help anyone on campus who has experienced a crime. She is a confidential resource who can educate about your rights, provide reporting options, connect with resources, and assist with safety planning. Although she is housed in the Division of Safety and Security, she is not a police officer and does not create a formal police report.

Office of Student Rights and Responsibilities 

  1. Where they are: Mitchell Residence Hall, around the corner from the Elliott School and Thurston Hall

  2. What they do/what they can help you with: Students may interact with this office to either refer a case of suspected violation of the code of student conduct or academic integrity or if a case about themself has been referred to this office. If you are a respondent or complainant in a case, you have rights. You can learn more about the hearing processes, sanctions, and your rights on their website.

 

There are scholarships available through this office to make study abroad more accessible and different programs cost different amounts. They can also refer you to outside resources for funding so that all students may have the opportunity to study abroad if they want to! 

 

 

First and second year students should consider meeting with an Exploration Coach first to learn more about themselves and their potential career options. 


 

The Writing Center

  1. Where they are: Ground Floor of Gelman Library

  2. Why visit: Tutors in the Writing Center can help you at all stages of the writing process from outlining to revising. They can help provide an extra set of eyes and assist if you get stuck. 

The Center for Undergraduate Fellowships & Research

  1. Where they are: 5th Floor of Marvin Center

  2. Why visit: The Center for Undergraduate Fellowships & Research helps students throughout the research process. The center guides students to apply to research and fellowship opportunities across the United States. This is an especially relevant resource to those considering to further their education after graduating from GW.

Office of Study Abroad

  1. Where they are: 5th Floor of Marvin Center

  2. Why visit: The Office of Study Abroad will help you through every step of the process from figuring out where you might want to go through departure! They host a fair every semester, and they have drop in hours everyday during business hours.

 

Center for Career Services

  1. Where they are: 5th Floor of Marvin Center

  2. What they do/what they can help you with: The Center for Career Services provides resources to help students in their career development. The center offers individual career coaching to explore different majors and careers, resume and cover letter support, and aid in the job and internship search. They also have an employer relations team that coordinates the career fairs, on campus interviews, and special programs, like KACIF, the internship scholarship fund.

Academic Advising Offices

 

Columbian College of Arts and Sciences: Phillips Hall Suite 107

 

School of Engineering and Applied Science: SEH Suite 2500

 

GW School of Business: Duques Hall, 5th Floor 

 

Elliott School of International Affairs: 1957 E Street, NW, Suite 302 (Next to Thurston Hall)

 

Milken Institute School of Public Health: Milken, Suite 200

 

Athletics: Smith Center, Basement 

 

Honors: 714 21st Street NW, Washington, DC 20052 (Next to Lisner Auditorium)

Pre-Professional (Health & Law) Advising: Mt Vernon Campus,