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Week Five Pre-Arrival Information
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Hello! We look forward to meeting you in a few weeks!
A diverse and international city, Washington D.C. is full of opportunities to explore, learn and connect. As a GW student, living in D.C. or in surrounding neighborhoods, you will be able to take advantage of the many events and activities offered on campus and off campus.
On weekdays and weekends, the GW campus is full of events, hosted by professors, student offices and student organizations. Off campus, you will find that D.C. offers more social, historical and cultural activities than you could ever imagine!
For example, there are free nightly musical and cultural performances at the John F. Kenney Center for the Performing Arts. In addition, there are 17 Smithsonian Museums in the D.C. area that are free of admission. On a sunny afternoon, you can take a walk and explore the Washington Monument, Lincoln Memorial, Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial, Jefferson Memorial or other historic sites located around the National Mall. During spring and summer, you might find yourself enjoying an American-style barbecue or cheering on Washington D.C.’s Major League Baseball team, the Nationals!
GW is the perfect place to grow academically, emotionally and intellectually. In this final pre-arrival newsletter, you will find information pertaining to on-campus resources and methods of creating own community here at GW: Campus Resources - Libraries
- Student Organizations
F. David Fowler Career Center - On-Campus Employment
- Off-Campus Employment
Upcoming events
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Cheers,
Jeff DeLaitsch
Program Associate
International Student Services
sbglobal@gwu.edu
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The George Washington University is an institution where you will learn both in and out of the classroom. Students interact with their professors and fellow students regularly through conversations and discussions. Together, students, faculty and staff members create a diverse campus environment that incorporates perspectives from more than 130 countries around the world. Class participation, independent thinking, academic honesty and group work are all important aspects of the academic culture at GW.
Libraries
The libraries at GW provide many services to students, including study space options in quiet areas, group areas, group study rooms and individual desks. Gelman Library, the main library is located at the Foggy Bottom campus and is open 24/7 to all GW students. You can also:- Chat with a librarian via instant message/chat, in-Person, and by appointment
- Get research and technology assistance at the “Ask Us Desk”
- Meet with advisors at the GW Writing Center—an open, welcoming, professional environment where students can receive dedicated attention to their writing and research projects
- Please note that the libraries at GW do not have text books. You'll need to buy those by yourself—so budget accordingly!
Student Organizations
Student organizations are a vibrant part of GW. Assembled under the array of a variety of causes and interests, student organizations exist to provide GW students the opportunity to enrich their co-curricular experience by producing a diverse array of student activities that benefit and enlighten the GW community. With more than 400 registered student organizations, there are endless opportunities for undergraduate and graduate students to get involved around common causes, interests, and experiences. You can search for student organizations related to your interests by visiting the Directory of Student Organizations.
To name a few student organizations related directly to the School of Business, please see below:
International Business Society: The GW International Business Society (IBUS) furthers the understanding of issues related to international business and promotes international career opportunities among members of the GWSB community. BusinessWorks: BusinessWorks provides members with opportunities to see livestreamed speaking events by business leaders in the GWU community. The club also provides members the opportunity to propose speaking events to be livestreamed, as well as network with online and part-time GWU students. AscendGWU: Ascend is the largest, non-profit Pan-Asian organization for business professionals in North America. Established in 2005, Ascend has grown to serve professionals and corporations across various professions and across multiple industries. AscendGWU is a student chapter of Ascend. GW Women in Business: The mission of GW Women in Business (GWWIB) is to provide women of all GW schools with the necessary resources to excel in the workforce; aiming to foster a network where members can learn and grow through our main focus areas: Careers, Connections, and Community.
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F. David Fowler Career Center
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The F. David Fowler Career Center supports international students’ career and employment goals through its programs and services, including targeted initiatives that assist students to identify their career interests and build job search skills to successfully pursue U.S. or home country employment.
To do this, the Center works with international students seeking internships, co-op and employment, within the limitations of U.S. immigration and labor regulations. The job search experience for international students may present unexpected challenges. Visit the Fowler Career Center to meet with a Career Coach and to enhance your career and employment options. In addition to career coaching, you can find additional career-related resources online at the Fowler Career Center website.
On-Campus Employment
GW hires more than 5,600 students to work on campus each year. Working on campus is a great way to build relationships at GW with faculty and staff and gain career-enhancing experiences.
F-1 students may work 20 hours or less per week on campus while school is in session. If multiple jobs are held on campus, students must make sure that the total number of hours does not exceed 20 hours per week while school is in session. During official school breaks, students can work 40 hours per week.
In order to work, students must be enrolled as full-time students and must be making satisfactory progress towards a degree. Students participating in a Graduate Teaching Assistantship (GTA) or Graduate Research Assistantship (GRA) may not participate in any on-campus employment other than their GTA or GRA. Graduate students receiving tuition and stipend from GW must receive permission from the Office of Graduate Student Assistantships and Fellowships before working on-campus.
You can search for an on campus position by visiting the F. David Fowler Center for Career Services website at or by searching for positions online via Handshake
Off-Campus Employment
In order to work off-campus, you will require authorization from the International Services Office (ISO). There are a few options available to students who wish to work off-campus.
You must be in valid F-1 or J-1 status for at least one full academic year (there are some exceptions to this requirement). You must be recommended by your International Student Advisor before employment starts.
Students are limited to working 20 hours or less per week during the fall and spring semester. During official school breaks, students can work up to 40 hours per week. To discuss your legal off-campus employment options, consult with an ISO advisor. Working without proper authorization is considered a violation of your legal status!
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Mandatory Orientations for International GMBA Students
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These mandatory orientations will provide pertinent information for international students relating to immigration and academic culture at GWSB.
(If your program is not listed below please contact your department regarding
any orientations) PROGRAM ORIENTATIONS
Master of Accountancy | Master of Science in Business Analytics | Master
of Science in Information Systems Technology | Master of Science in
Government Contracts | Master of Science in Project Management |
Master of Tourism Administration | Master of Science in Finance
Please contact your department for dates and times
INTERNATIONAL STUDENT ORIENTATIONS
Required of ALL international students studying on F-1 or J-1 visas
August 21st, 2018 (Morning) | International Services Office, International Student Orientation (ISO)August 21st, 2018 (Afternoon) | School of Business, International Student Institute (ISI)
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Click Here For Previous Pre-Arrival Newsletters
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Newsletter one: Orientation Dates & Housing
Newsletter two: Immigration, Arrival and Transportation
Newsletter three: Campus Health, Immunizations & Health Insurance
Newsletter four: Finances
Newsletter five: Campus life & resources (today!)
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