Student organizations are a vibrant part of the Colonial Community at The George Washington University! Assembled under the array of a variety of causes and interests, student orgs exist to provide GW students the opportunity to enrich their co-curricular experience and by producing a diverse array of student activities that benefit and enlighten the GW community. Visit the student organizations page to find out how you can get involved and more on GW student organizations. 

Thirsty for Adventure? Well TRAiLS is where you can find a way to get outside and enjoy all that the D.C. and surrounding areas have to offer! All of our trips are open to GW students, faculty and staff. Stop by trails.gwu.edu to find out about our next trip, plan your own trip through our online resource center, or rent outdoor gear for your next adventure.

Student Involvement

The Student Involvement Team in the Student Activities Center knowledgeably advocates for and advises students. We collaboratively create programming that entertains, educates, and holistically develops students at GW.

Visit our site below to check out how you can get involved in the many events that take place on our campuses!

GW Leadership Programs aims to encourage character development and support leadership potential in all students.  Our hope is to engage members of the GW community to reflect and act upon their experiences through a lens of leadership through programs such as The Emerging Leaders Program, The Last Lecture Series, REAL Conversations, Student Leadership Symposium, Leadership Outreach Workshops and more.

The mission of GradLife is to provide GW graduate and professional students with consolidated information and resources through various electronic media, advocacy through meeting with students and receiving feedback relative to the University's services for graduate students, learning opportunities through various co-curricular initiatives, and community development by supporting social, recreational, and cultural interests.

The George Washington University Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender (LGBT) Resouce Center provides a comprehensive range of education, support and advocacy services to create and maintain an open, safe and inclusive campus environment.   The LGBT Resource Center welcomes a diversity of racial, ethnic, religious, political and cultural values and is committed to enhancing acceptance and quality of life for the entire GW community.

Welcome to GW!  CI (Colonial Inauguration) is GW's award-winning new student orientation program.  CI is designed to welcome you to the GW community and acquaint you with our campus services and offices, unique city, campus & classroom experiences, the academic community & mission, as well as your fellow students.  We have assembled our best people—students, faculty, alumni and administrators alike—to introduce you to life at GW.  Colonial Inauguration is an experience the whole family can enjoy, with distinct sessions tailored for students, parents, and even siblings.