University Updates

Fall Semester Schedule of Classes

The university is committed to developing an approach for a safe return to on-campus instruction and a residential academic experience in the fall that is flexible in order to support all our students and faculty.

Message from GW Provost M. Brian Blake Regarding New Regulations on Student Visas

The George Washington University is proud to enroll international students from more than 130 countries.

COVID-19 UPDATE: Reopen Phase 2-GW Employee Guidelines

The George Washington University is closely monitoring the recommendations being made regarding the stages to resume activities throughout the National Capital Region (NCR).

Interim Faculty Guidance

GW will employ a range of safety protocols to ensure that faculty teaching in-person will return to a safe working environment. At the same time, part of the planning should include preparation by faculty to deliver course content remotely should it become necessary.

Federal CARES Act Funding for Students

GW has been allocated approximately $9.1 million from the federal Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund (HEERF), which includes a requirement that at least half of this funding be distributed directly to students as emergency aid for expenses related to the disruption of campus operations during the pandemic. While universities may use the other half of the funding for institutional purposes, we will distribute all $9.1 million directly to students.

Back to Campus Initiative

Our staff and faculty have been working tirelessly to prepare for our planned August 31 fall start while also developing contingency plans for all possibilities. These planning efforts, collectively our Back to Campus Initiative, are a massive undertaking, and they are being guided foremost by our priorities of safety and care.

Mask Guidelines

GW wants to reiterate to all employees and contractors that masks are required to be worn on campus when you are in public spaces, in our buildings, and walking around campus. When there is a possibility that you may encounter other people, you need to be wearing a mask or have your face covered.

Update on the Budget

To the George Washington University Community: We are learning more about the range and magnitude of the budget challenges we will face in the next fiscal year, President LeBlanc writes.

The Latest on Fall Planning

GW will continue to deliver on our core mission, and we will do so to the fullest “normal” extent that is safely possible, President LeBlanc and Provost Blake write.