Dear Incoming Transfer Student,

Welcome to GW Law! We hope you are excited and proud to be starting here this fall. We are thinking about you as the summer hits full swing, eagerly anticipating your arrival, and planning for your Orientation and beyond. You can find information about Orientation on the GW Law Orientation website. Over the summer, we will send you additional messages and update the site as information becomes available. In this message, you will learn more about who we are and find important information and deadline reminders.

1. Who Are We?

The Dean of Students Office 
The Dean of Students Office is the initial point of contact for a variety of student issues and can assist with things like academic advising, disability support services, class recordings, and student wellness. In addition, we plan Orientation for incoming students to ensure you get acclimated to the GW Law community and hit the ground running!

2. Mandatory Orientation Schedule

3. To Do List, Events, and Deadline Reminders

Your GW Identity and Account Activation: (DUE: ASAP)
Your GW identity is a collection of elements that uniquely identify you as a member of the GW community. If you have not done so already, please activate/claim your GW identity as soon as possible. Please refer to the GW Account Activation for New Users for step-by-step guidance on how to claim your account. As part of the Identity claiming process, you will receive both GW and GW Law email accounts.  These accounts use the same username and password. To access your GW Law email account, log in at https://mail.google.com/a/law.gwu.edu.

Prior Law School Transcript Requirement: (PAST DUE: Complete ASAP)
If you have not already done so, you must have an official copy of your completed, final transcript from your school of origin.  A complete, final official transcript must be received to finalize your Admissions file. This is a requirement of the American Bar Association (ABA).  If you are still enrolled in coursework or are waiting on grades to post, please have your transcript sent to the Admissions Office using inatgw@law.gwu.edu by October 15. If your final official transcript is not received, a registration hold will be placed on your account. 

Immunization Requirement: (PAST DUE: Complete ASAP)
All matriculating students who will be under the age of 26 as of July 1, 2025, must submit their immunization records directly to Student Health Services. Once you receive access to your GW email address, you will be able to access the portal (please see above on activating your GW Identity). Please note that the Student Health Center website shows the deadline as June 15; as an incoming law student, you may still do so, but your records need to be submitted as soon as possible.

Resume Submission: (PAST DUE: Complete ASAP)
Please complete and submit the Incoming Transfer Student Resume Form if you have not done so already. Responses are still being collected. These will be used to compile profile of the incoming cohort our community has a better sense of this transfer class.

Withdrawing from GW Law 
We hope you plan to join us in August, but if your plans change, please note the University's tuition fee policy, which can be found via The George Washington University Law School Bulletin. 

Mandatory GW SHIP Enrollment (Waiver due September 12, 2025)
All law students will be automatically enrolled in the GW Student Health Insurance Plan (SHIP) for 2025-2026. If you have other acceptable coverage, you must waive enrollment by September 12, 2025, at University Health Plans. Please note that the waiver form will be available on August 1st.  

Registration for Accommodations (Complete ASAP, but no later than November 15 for exam accommodations for Fall 2025)
Students requesting accommodations based on the potential impact of a disability must contact the University’s Disability Support Services Office to establish eligibility and coordinate reasonable accommodations. For additional information on this process for law students, please refer to the GW Law Dean of Students Office website. 

4. More to Come!

Please be on the lookout as we will be in touch throughout the summer with additional information. Please let us know if you have any questions. We cannot wait to meet you
all in August!

The Dean of Students Office
202-994-8320
deanofstudents@law.gwu.edu