GW Office of Student Support and Family Engagement

, have you registered for Colonials Weekend yet? If not, head over to https://colonialsweekend.gwu.edu/registration
The deadline to pre-register is September 10th at 5pm EST.

, remind your student to subscribe to the Exploration Navigator Newsletter to stay informed of the latest tips, resources, events, & more. http://ow.ly/Vhab50vPgQL

, beginning this semester students will receive:
*24 laundry credits per semester for students living in university-provided housing
*$30 printing credits per year for all students
*Rental fees waived for student orgs at many on-campus venues
https://gwtoday.gwu.edu/changes-student-laundry-printing-venue-fees-coming-fall

Changes to Student Laundry, Printing, Venue Fees Coming This Fall The changes respond to feedback from students and aim to improve the student experience.

, is your student a first-generation college student? If so, they should join for the First-Generation Student Social on 8/29 from 5-6:30pm.

, does your student follow a kosher diet? If so, they should attend the Kosher Block Party hosted by and this Thursday 8/29. Lots of good food and fun! Students can also meet the Dining Reps & the Hillel community!… https://www.instagram.com/p/B1q2eiNh1Kv/?igshid=1ni9ziedaq7oc …

We are so excited to announce that GW Dining is partnering with GW Hillel this Thursday 8/29! We are hosting a Kosher Block Party with lots of good food and fun! Come meet your Dining Reps and your Hillel community! ✨ We hope to see you there 😁

, be sure to register for Colonials Weekend 2019 scheduled Friday, September 20- Sunday, September 22nd! https://colonialsweekend.gwu.edu/colonials-weekend-2019

, did your student transfer to GW for the fall semester? If the answer is yes, they should join for the Transfer Student Social on 8/28 from 5-6:30pm.

ICYMI, take a look at the Welcome Message from President LeBlanc as he previews the year ahead. https://gwtoday.gwu.edu/welcome-back

Welcome Back President LeBlanc previews the year ahead.

“As a community, we at GW must be present for those in need and offer compassion and support.” Read President LeBlanc’s statement following the New Zealand Mosque Attacks. https://gwtoday.gwu.edu/message-president-leblanc-new-zealand-mosque-attacks

Message from President LeBlanc on New Zealand Mosque Attacks “As a community, we at GW must be present for those in need and offer compassion and support,” Dr. LeBlanc writes.

, does your student need help choosing a major or charting their career path? If so, they should participate in the GW Career Services Strong Interest Inventory Assessment tom. from 1-2pm, led by a trained Career Coach. Students can RSVP at gwu.joinhandshake.com.

, your student should check out Mental Health Discussion tomorrow at 4pm in Room G27 to learn about "Healthy Relationships: Family, Friends, and Everything in Between".

, did you know that offers free and confidental rapid HIV testing for GW students on the 1st Wednesday of each month?

, remind your student to attend Mental Health Discussion tomorrow at 4pm in Room G27 for tips on "Dismantling Perfectionism and Procrastination".

, is your student looking for tips to improve their research? If so, they should attend "Secrets of the Research Process" workshop tomorrow from 5-6 in Gelman 219, to learn the secrets behind conducting successful library research from start to finish.

, does your student feel lonely or isolated at GW? If so, encourage them to attend Mental Health Discussion tomorrow at 4pm in Room G27 for tips on "Overcoming Loneliness".

, did you know counselors are available on Mon/Wed/Thurs, for free drop-in consultations, at various locations around campus. No appt. is necessary. Take a look at the schedule below and be sure to share this information with your Colonial!

, did you know that is a free, anonymous, peer support hotline for the GW community open Sunday-Wednesday from 9pm-1am? Students can call, chat, or text if they need someone to talk to. http://www.sa.gwu.edu/gw-listens

Student Association | George Washington University | Student Voices | GW Listens The Student Association at the George Washington University represents over 27,000 undergraduate and graduate students in Washington DC. We seek to improve the student experience in their academia, residential living, affordability, and more.

, does your student need to improve their sleep habits? If so, they should attend Colonial Health Cntr Mental Health Discussion series at 4pm on 2/13 in Room G27 for tips on "Healthy Sleep Habits".

, did you know that mindfulness has been found to decrease depressive symptoms, anxiety, and stress in college students? Encourage your student to attend the Colonial Health Cntr Mental Health Discussion Series titled "Why Mindfulness Works" at 4pm on 2/6.

, did you know that your student can print from anywhere on or off campus, even from their mobile device with ? Check it out here: https://printing.gwu.edu/

, does your student need tips & tools for managing their time effectively? is hosting a webex today from 4-5pm titled "Staying on Track". Take a look here: https://library.gwu.edu/news-events/events/staying-track-tips-tools-managing-your-time-effectively-0

, Mental Health Discussion series starts today @ 4PM. Today's topic: What is Anxiety and How is it Affecting me?

, did you know that Top Textbooks program allows students to reserve course materials on a 3-hour loan period free of charge?
📚 Details: http://go.gwu.edu/toptextbooks

, starting a conversation with your son or daughter about grades may be difficult. Here are a few suggestions from to assist with that discussion. https://bit.ly/2EydHCY

Talking to Your College Student About Grades Obviously, grades are a big part of the college experience. Students attend college for many reasons, but classroom experiences, and the grades that go along with those experiences, are an importa…

, encourage your student to take a break from studying for final exams and join us at the annual Breakfast from 10:30pm-12:30 am in the Charles E. Smith Center. There will be lots of food and activities to enjoy!

, encourage your student to stop by the last Student Success Workshop of the semester tonight at 5:30pm in Gelman 219. Students will join to practice mindfulness, learn tips for breaking up study sessions and managing stress and anxiety during finals.

Hey , be sure to stop by these events during Finals Week!

, applications for the Spring grants are being accepted thru Nov 15. Students can apply for up to $3K to support their Spring 2019 unpaid internship. Info including eligibility, application forms, selection process, etc: http://go.gwu.edu/internfund

Knowledge in Action Career Internship Fund (KACIF) | Center for Career Services | Enrollment and the Student Experience | The George Washington University The GW Career Services Council established the Knowledge in Action Career Internship Fund (KACIF) to encourage GW students to pursue high-quality, necessarily unpaid internships that foster their career exploration and enhance their academic program, while reducing the financial challenges associate...

, encourage your student to attend the "Conquer Your Semester with GW Libraries" Student Success Workshop on 11/6 at 5:30pm in Gelman 219 to learn about the academic resources available to them as they gear up for the end of the fall semester. http://ow.ly/Jvrb30lJ0Z2

Student Success Workshops | Student Support and Family Engagement | Enrollment and the Student Experience | The George Washington University Each semester the Office of Student Support and Family Engagement (SSFE) offers a series of Student Success Workshops that help students improve skills, learn about support resources on campus, and get to know tips and trips for making each semester successful. Below you will find the Student Succes...