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Dear Incoming GW Law 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, including the Incoming 1L Student Check-List.
Who Are We?
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!
Mandatory Orientation Schedule
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Thursday and Friday, August 15 and 16. Orientation begins in the morning and you can expect to be finished at approximately 6:00 pm on Thursday and at 5:00 pm on Friday.
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Tuesday, August 13, Thursday, August 15, and Friday, August 16 from 5:30 pm to approximately 8:30 pm on Tuesday, 4:00 pm to 8:30 pm on Thursday, and 6 to 7:30pm on Friday.
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The Student Bar Association (SBA)
The SBA will sponsor evening activities for incoming students throughout the week of August 12. A detailed Orientation schedule will be posted to the Orientation website in early August. If you haven't already, make sure to join the incoming student Facebook group to stay up-to-date with announcements and events while getting to know your future classmates!
Your GW Identity and Account Activation: (DUE: ASAP)
Your GW identity is a collection of elements that uniquely identifies 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, login at https://mail.google.com/a/law.gwu.edu.
Undergraduate Transcript Requirement: (PAST DUE: Complete ASAP)
If you have not already done so, you must have an official copy of your final undergraduate transcript sent directly to LSAC. Please ensure that your transcript shows the conferral of your undergraduate degree. Your final official undergraduate transcript must accompany your law school application before it is archived by the Admissions Office. A complete, final official transcript must be received in order to finalize your Admissions file. This is a requirement of the American Bar Association (ABA). If your final official transcript is not received, a registration hold will be placed on your account.
Immunization Requirement: (DUE: July 15)
All matriculating students who will be under the age 26 as of July 1, 2024 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 although the Student Health Center website shows the deadline as June 15, as an incoming law student, your deadline has been extended to July 15.
Resume Submission: (DUE: July 15)
Please complete and submit the Incoming Student Resume Form. Responses will be used to compile the entire class profile for faculty so they have a better sense of the 1L class.
Gateway to GW: Housing Ask Me Anything Virtual Session (EVENT: July 15)
Register here Join this conversation on July 15 from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. EST to get advice on apartment hunting in the DC, Maryland and Virginia area, and get all of your housing-related questions answered.
Your SBA representatives are eager to meet and welcome you to the GW Law community! This session, taking place on July 22 from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. EST will give you an overview of the many ways the SBA works to advocate for and support our students. We will also chat about 1L life in general. Register here to attend this virtual event.
Last Day to Withdraw from GW Law without Financial Penalty (DUE: July 25)
Mandatory GW SHIP Enrollment (Waiver due September 12, 2024)
All law students will be automatically enrolled in GW Student Health Insurance Plan (SHIP) for 2024-2025. If you have other acceptable coverage you must waive by September 12, 2024 at University Health Plans. Please note the waiver form will be available in mid-July.
Registration for Accommodations (Complete as soon as possible, but no later than November 15)
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
deanofstudents@law.gwu.edu
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