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Q: Where do I go to find out information and procedures regarding GW Housing Programs?
A: Visit the GW Housing Programs Website by clicking here.
Q: Where can my student go to speak with someone when they are in distress?
A: The University Counseling Center offers a broad range of services to help students with academic and personal issues. The UCC also offers telephone consultations, referral information, and educational presentations relevant to student life for the campus community at large (students, faculty, staff, parents, departments and organizations. If you would like to speak with a representative directly from the University Counseling Center please call (202) 994-5300.
Q: How can I add more money to my student's GWorld account?
A: Visit the GWorld Card Website-- At GWorld you can find tons of information about the GWorld Card. You can find out where all the money you have added to your students card in the past is going (with your student's permission!). You will also find out how to report a lost or stolen card, where the card can be used and frequently asked questions regarding the GWorld Card For additional information, you can reach the GWorld Office directly at 202-994-1795.
Q: How can I find out about my student's tuition bill or account?
A: Check out the website for the Colonial Central
This website will give you a host of information regarding your students' account. Included, but are not limited to:
- Maintaining a record of students' charges and payments
- Address change request
- Applying payments to your account (e.g. Third Party sponsors, employee Benefits)
- Refunding overpayments
Q: Where can I find information about loans or scholarships?
A: Visit the Office of Student Financial Assistance website to find out all the information you need to know about loans, scholarships, emergency loans and any additional information pertaining to Financial Aid.
Q: Where can I get information about the Healthcare Services or the Health Insurance Program at The George Washington University?
A: To find out information about the health insurance programs offered at the University, please click on the link Student Health Insurance. The Student Health Service website will provide you information about clinic hours, walk-in times, what to do in the event of an emergency and other important information relating to healthcare services here at GW.
Q: How can I look up or get information on Student Judicial Services, the Center for Drug and Alcohol Education (CADE), Off-Campus Student Affairs, and Disability Support Services?
A: The Dean of Students website will give you all the information that you need regarding any of these issues.
Q: My student is going through college and still doesn't know what (s)/he wants to do after they graduate. Where can I get help?
A: Find all the information you need about life after graduation as well as employment while in attendance at the University at Career Services.
- Find out about internships, work-study or part-time jobs
- Not sure what you want to do with the rest of your life? Receive personalized career counseling, which is offered at Career Services. Just click on the link above to find out where, when and how to get more information.
Q: Do you want to find out more information about your student's specific college?
A: Click on any one of the 8 undergraduate schools to go directly to the schools main website.
1. Columbian College
2. Elliott School of International Affairs
3. School of Business
4. School of Engineering and Applied Sciences
5. School of Media and Public Affairs
6. School of Public Health and Health Services
Q: Where can I get information on activites going on at GW?
A: The GW News Center is the one stop location where you can access:
1. A listerve, which will have news about GW sent to your home via e-mail
2. Information about GW including: the most current news, events and happenings in and around the University.
Q: Where do I get textbooks, computers, school supplies or a GW sweatshirt?
A: These items are available to purchase at the GW Bookstore.
Q: Where can I get tickets for GW Athletics and other shows at GW or in the District of Columbia?
A: At GW's Ticketmaster, you or your student can get tickets for all shows and events on the campus of The George Washington University. For more information, please call ticketmaster at (202) 994-7411.
Q: My student will not be home for their birthday! How do I send a special cake or gift to them?
A: Do you want to let your student know you are thinking of them and would like to show them by sending a gift basket or some other edible delight. Go to Gift University and send something! For additional information call at (202) 994-7472.
Q: Where should I stay when I go to Washington D.C. to visit my student.
A: Check out the list of GW Friendly Hotels.
Q: Looking for information about parking on Campus?
A: Check out the website for GW Parking Services. You will be able to find out about parking rates and the garages that are available for students and family.
Q: My student wants to study abroad! Where can I get more information on the study abroad programs
A: Visit the Study Abroad Office to find out information regarding the policies, programs, security, costs, FAQ's and a ton of other information. Should you have any specific questions regarding the Office of Study Abroad, please contact that office at 202-994-1649.
