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CI Guide: Class of 2020



Perks of being a student in GW’s different schools

Each of GW’s four most common schools for undergraduate students have fun perks for their own students.



Most outlandish student organizations on campus

With over 450 active student groups, there are plenty of unique student organizations at GW.



Nostalgia food tour of Foggy Bottom

Treat your taste buds to a nostalgic food tour that’ll take you back with the first bite, no matter how far away you are from home.



Delivery dilemmas: Dessert edition

Got the late night munchies? Don’t worry, we’ve all been there. Thankfully, the District’s delivery game is strong, especially for those with a sweet tooth.



Continue your hobbies from home in the District

Don’t be concerned when you move away from home that you’ll lose touch with your childhood or high school pastimes.



Over the river, through the woods, away from campus

If you chose to come to GW, chances are that a sprawling, outdoorsy campus was not high on your list of priorities.



Employees students most frequently encounter

The most important faces on campus aren’t necessarily those of administrators or professors. Here are the employees students will run into most.



The upsides of living on the Mount Vernon Campus

Living on the Vern might not be so bad. Don’t roll your eyes just yet: The Vern may not be as exciting as Thurston Hall, but it certainly has its perks.



Names you need to know as a GW student

Overwhelmed by all the new names at GW? Check out this guide to the top names to know when coming to the University.



Class registration do’s and don’ts

Weeks before you step foot in a classroom, you’ll have to pass your first GW test – signing up for courses.



News to watch your first semester

As you get settled on campus, here are some stories to watch out for.



Top spots to replace a Foggy Bottom dining hall

GW will be left without a dining hall beginning next school year. Here is a look at reliable dining and grocery spots near campus.



Five types of students you’ll meet at GW

With classes closer than you think, here are the five types of students you’re bound to meet in lecture halls and classrooms over the next four years.



Freshman-proof recipes to make in your dorm room

You can dive into the magical and slightly horrifying world of college dorm cooking with the following three recipes. Microwaves are encouraged.

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