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Newsletter 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 its surrounding areas, you will be able to take advantage of the many events and activities offered on 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, critical and 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 beginning August 30th. 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 textbooks. 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 Student Organization homepage and logging in to your GW Engage account.
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.
International Student Advisory Board: ISAB serves as advisors to Global & Experiential Education (G&EE) regarding orientation, programming, and issues of significance to the graduate international student experience. Board members also provide feedback to other School of Business and GW offices upon request.
George Talks Business: GTB is a series of 30-minute interviews with notable alumni and respected thought leaders in the business, government and nonprofit arenas. Our guests share insights on technology, leadership, global developments, ethics, and other timely and relevant topics.
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.
You can find an extensive list of available Graduate clubs and organizations associated with GWSB here.
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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 semesters. 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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Arriving in the States
We recommend that you arrive in the US as early as possible but no earlier than 30 days prior to your program start date listed on your I-20. Arriving as early as possible will give you time to acclimate to the US and Washington DC and adhere to all CDC and GWU quarantine and vaccination guidelines.
Orientations
These mandatory orientations will provide pertinent information for international students. You MUST attend these orientations.
- GMBA International Student Institute
All international GMBA students studying on F-1 or J-1 visas are required to attend this orientation
Dates: Monday, August 2nd - Friday, August 6th, 2021. Please plan on attending these virtual orientations every day this week.
All GMBA students are required to attend this orientation.
Dates: Monday, August 9th – Thursday, August 27th, 2021 See additional details here
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Click Below For Previous Pre-Arrival Newsletters
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Newsletter four: Finances Newsletter five: Campus life & resources (today!)
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