June 20, 2004

For the second time in five years GW will be welcoming a larger freshman class than anticipated. In 2001 – the first time GW admitted an unexpected number of freshmen – the University experienced an acute housing shortage precipitating the emergency lease of the Pennsylvania House. While University officials do not anticipate a similar large-scale […]

As both major political parties gear up for the presidential election, GW will undoubtedly be a political hotspot this fall. But just because students are in the middle of D.C. during a highly charged election does not mean they will simply sit back and enjoy the show. Many GW students have been getting actively involved […]

University President Stephen Joel Trachtenberg has always inspired strong feelings since coming to Foggy Bottom in 1988. Some view the Brooklyn native as a visionary who transformed GW from a third-rate institution to an academic and economic juggernaut through the construction of state-of-the-art facilities. Others see him as a land-grabbing modern-day Uncle Scrooge who has […]

Tension runs high on registration day at each of the five Colonial Inauguration sessions, where newly minted freshmen frantically punch keys and repeat course registration numbers in their heads in an effort to secure their ideal first semester schedules. Paul Duff, interim associate dean of the Columbian College of Arts and Sciences, helps train the […]

Four years of challenging classes, endless opportunities and great times are what students preparing to come to college usually think of. Parents, on the other hand, have one other thing in mind: “How much will it cost?” GW has sought to give parents some peace of mind by adopting a fixed tuition payment plan. The […]

When freshmen begin class in September, they will encounter a barrage of acronyms, nicknames and new words that refer to establishments and services in GW and the District. It may take new students weeks or even months to acclimate to the vernacular they will use during their years at GW. In anticipation that freshmen will […]

Located in one of the nation’s most vibrant cities, GW offers its students many unique opportunities. But this locale also presents a unique set of problems: how to protect more than 20,000 students from nearly constant threats of crime and terrorism. University officials said they are continually looking for new ways to ensure the safety […]

GW may not have a football team, but it has plenty of other varsity sports to watch. Here is a basic run down of all the teams, which each compete in the Atlantic 10 Conference: baseball, basketball, cross country, golf, gymnastics, women’s lacrosse, rowing, softball, squash, swimming and diving, tennis and volleyball. With so many […]

Although certain D.C. hot spots will remain off-limits until your 21st birthday, that doesn’t mean your nightlife should suffer. Arts and entertainment culture is a major part of life in D.C., and there is a place to suit virtually every age and interest. So start your planning early by getting acquainted with the following crowds […]

You’ve decided to go to school in the District. So put on a “GW Football: Undefeated” T-shirt to complement the new pair of Diesel Jeans, and listen up. There are a few things to learn before you become a transplanted sports fan going to school at GW. First off, get ready to be bombarded by […]