Updates

Diversity Program Review Climate Survey Opens Tuesday, April 19

Community participation in this process is critical and will inform the recommendations and actions GW takes going forward to improve the university climate.

Looking Toward the End of the Semester: for Undergraduate Students

Now, with just weeks remaining in the school year, it is time to buckle down and devote your energies to crossing the finish line of final exams.

Looking Toward the End of the Semester: for Graduate Students

As an institution, we have renewed our commitment to strengthening the graduate and postdoctoral student experience and ensuring our graduate education reflects market demand for professional training, both locally and nationally.

Looking Toward the End of the Semester and New Opportunities within the Office of the Provost: for Faculty

Beyond this semester, exciting developments are ahead within the Office of the Provost that likely are of interest to faculty. Searches for several roles supporting the Provost have launched or will be launched soon.

Upcoming Spring and Summer Holidays Affecting Classes

As we look ahead to late spring and early summer, I want to draw your attention to several upcoming holidays that will affect how you manage your classes.

Announcing the Diversity Program Review Team

I am proud to announce the formation of the Diversity Program Review Team, comprising faculty, staff and student experts who will conduct a comprehensive review of the university’s diversity, equity and inclusion efforts to inform the development of a sustainable diversity action plan.

Additional Spring Semester Guidance for Faculty

As today’s community message confirmed, in-person instruction will begin on Tuesday, January 18 as previously announced. We ask that you anticipate disruptions in your teaching this semester as students test positive and are required to isolate. Please see this message for additional guidance.

Spring Semester Welcome from the Office of the Provost

With each new semester at the George Washington University, our scholars are eager to continue the exciting journey of teaching, learning, discovery, and creativity. This feeling of renewed energy in our community is particularly tangible now, at the dawn of GW’s third century.

Student Guidance for Spring Semester Return

Student Guidance for Spring Semester Return

Faculty Guidance for Spring Semester Return

This message includes additional details for GW faculty.

Faculty Guidance for Virtual Final Exams

Earlier today, the university sent a message to the GW community sharing that, effective immediately, all in-person social gatherings and events are cancelled. In addition, exams scheduled for Friday, Dec. 17 through the end of the semester will be held virtually. Please see this message for additional guidance.

Student Guidance for Virtual Final Exams

Earlier today, the university sent a message to the GW community sharing that, effective immediately, all in-person social gatherings and events are cancelled. In addition, exams scheduled for Friday, Dec. 17 through the end of the semester will be held virtually. Please see this message for additional guidance.

End of Semester Message and Important Information & Reminders

As we prepare for the final few weeks of the fall semester and look forward to a well-deserved winter break, we have much to celebrate. Please also read important end-of-semester information and reminders about campus health measures, submitting fall grades, student and faculty wellbeing resources, and more.

Mid-Semester Check-In

As our students weather ongoing challenges, we must continue to express empathy and remain flexible and supportive for them.

Additional COVID-19 Guidance for Faculty Now that Classes are Underway

This memorandum provides you with some basic guidance in order to ensure that you are fully prepared for scenarios of positive COVID-19 cases in the classroom.