Checklist

Itā€™s official ā€“ youā€™ve already completed the necessary admissions paperwork, paid your deposit, and now youā€™re ready to step foot on campus as a Bulldog. Check out whatā€™s next on your to-do list before you arrive.

We need this information to prepare for your arrival in August. This will be the opportunity to share with us any special needs you or your family members may have. If a sign language interpreter is needed for you or family member, please indicate this in the space provided.

• Register your vehicle
  • Sign intoĀ 
  • Click ā€œHousing, Meals, Vehicleā€ on the left-hand menu
  • Select ā€œRegister a Vehicleā€
  • Your decal will be available when you arrive to campus for move-in!
  • The Vehicle Registration Fee will be added to your student account.
• Review theĀ Student Handbook
• Submit your final transcripts to:
  PO Box 817
  Boiling Springs, NC 28017
• Start checking your GWU email regularly

Check out our Campus Map to help you learn your way around campus.

• Download Campus Map

ā€œThe psychology and English departments are filled with the most encouraging professors and mentors. The quality time they dedicated and spent with me are the building blocks of the person I am today.ā€

Mariana Mellado ā€™16, double major in English (professional writing) and psychology

Campus Talk

• Big Brother / Big SisterĀ ā€“ Upperclassmen who help show you the ropes during New Student Orientation.
• The CafĀ ā€“ Otherwise known as a cafeteria, The Caf is located in the Dover Campus Center (DCC) and serves as your primary home for eating and gathering.
• CMUĀ ā€“ Campus Ministries United, where there are tons of ways to get involved with all your soul.
• Dawg PoundĀ ā€“ The student cheering section for the Runninā€™ Bulldogs!
• GRDĀ ā€“ A Graduate Resident Director is a grad student and staff member who lives on campus and assists in the operations of each residence hall ā€“ they are a great resource for you as a new student!
• LYCCĀ ā€“ The Lutz-Yelton Convocation Center is home to tons of sporting and special events on campus.
• OMGĀ ā€“ No, not that OMG. Here, itā€™s O. Max Gardner Hall, home to the music department.
• Peer LeaderĀ ā€“ An upperclassman who serves as your peer mentor in your UNIV 111 or 101 class. They work their hardest to help you make the successful transition into college.
• The QuadĀ ā€“ The center of campus. Play ultimate Frisbee, take in a concert, or do your homework on a sunny afternoon ā€“ thereā€™s always something happening on The Quad.
• RAĀ ā€“ An undergraduate student who lives on the floor of each residence hall to help assist with community needs.
• GWU TodayĀ ā€“ The student newspaper! Check out the happenings atĀ .
• UPĀ ā€“ You can always reach University Police from any campus phone at ext. 4444

Dining

ĆŪ¶¹Ö±²„ has several great on-campus dining options. You can access The Caf three times a day with a full meal plan, or use the flex points included with your meal plan at restaurants like Chick-fil-A, World of Wings (WOW), or Cantina 1905.

For more information about on-campus dining options and schedules, Boiling Springs and Shelby favorites, visit the dining page:

• Board Plans and Dining

Webb Card

Your Webb Card is a multifunctional ID card that allows you to access campus facilities (including your residence hall), pay for meals, print and make copies, and gain entry at athletic, cultural, and other student events.

University Police will issue your card during orientation week. Make sure to bring your photo ID.

If you lose your card, login to your  and deactivate it, or request a new one through University Police.

• Learn more about Webb Card

Quick Contacts

On the Current Students page, you will find current GWU news as well as a list of links and documents, that will be helpful throughout your time on campus.

• View Current Students Page

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John R. Dover Memorial Library

The library houses over 282,000 physical texts in a 45,000 square foot multi-purpose space, complete with study rooms and vending options to meet your study, research, and caffeine needs.

The library also offers amazing online resources, with 117 databases, 500,000 E-books, and over 230,000 academic journal titles available from anywhere with internet access.

• Learn more about the library

Academic Enhancements

The Center for Personal and Professional Development

Your first year is a great time to explore academic, career, and co-curricular opportunities that match your strengths and passions. Follow our first-year checklist to find a campus community that will help you thrive:

• Attend the August Connect Fair.
• Visit the Center for Personal & Professional Development to begin accessing our resources and services.
• Attend our workshops on topics like:
  • Time Management and Goal Setting
  • Launching Your Ideas Using Design Thinking
  • Refining Your Purpose
  • Five Things Effective Leaders Do
• Get involved with a campus club and participate in service opportunities that align with your talents and interests.
• Explore local church involvement options.
• Develop a balanced routine that includes healthy nutrition, exercise, recreation, and mental health practices.
• Explore options for part-time employment and/or internships.
• Find a faculty mentor aligned with your academic major.
• Join the Top Dawg Spirit & Pride incentive program.

Research, study away and internships

Youā€™ll have opportunities to go beyond the classroom by taking a semester abroad through the Study Away program, experiencing a summer internship that puts you one step closer to that dream job, or participating in field research for a thesis or graduate application.

ā€œI hope when I graduate to begin working in film scoring. Having two-and-a-half hours of full-orchestra music that Iā€™ve written on my resume is going to be incredibly helpful as I apply for jobs. I think in the end that will make a huge difference in showing employers what Iā€™ve done.ā€

Christian Jessup ā€™17

• Learn more about the Professional Readiness Experience
• Learn more about Career Development

Honors Information

Students in the Honors Program can supplement their core requirements with courses like Science and Religion or Japanese Language and Culture Seminar that emphasize classroom dialogue and interdisciplinary study. Honors students complete a thesis or capstone project that can lay the groundwork for graduate level research, or serve as a portfolio piece for future professional opportunities.

ā€œFrom annual camping trips along the New River, where I met some of my best friends, to regional and national honors conferences, where I had the opportunity to present my own research and work in a professional setting, my experience with the Honors Program was phenomenal.ā€

Emily DeVries ā€™16, Public Relations

• Learn more about the Honors Program
• View Courses and Curriculum

The Writing Center

Under the direction of a faculty writing specialist, the Writing Centerā€™s team of trained graduate and undergraduate tutors can help you revise and edit individual papers and develop your writing skills through free face-to-face and video consultations.

• Learn more about the Writing Center

Peer Tutoring

Our peer tutoring service is available for all general education courses and some major courses.  All tutoring is fulfilled by our highly intelligent undergraduate students.

• Learn more about Peer Tutoring

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Residence Life

Living on campus is an incredible experience, but only if you come prepared! Use this list to get started, and consult the Guide to Residential Living for all the details.

Housing Checklist

Bring

• Decorations: Posters, signs, banners, Polaroids, and artwork can all make your dorm feel a bit more like home.
  • Pro-Tip: Record players sound great and give your room a retro vibe.
• Entertainment: Your TV, gaming console, and Blu-ray player are all great additions to your dorm or apartment, as well as board games and card decks for those rare moments when you arenā€™t watching Netflix.
  • Pro-Tip: Donā€™t forget a power strip.
• Your ā€˜Adultingā€™ list: trash can, broom, shower caddy, shower flip flops, towels, toiletries, laundry basket, flashlight, umbrella, study lamp, fan, microwave, mini-fridge
  • Pro Tip: A Keurig goes a long way if you have morning classes on your schedule.

Donā€™t Bring

Save yourself the trouble and leave the following items at home: pets, extension cords, heaters/ac units, weapons, hot plates, deep fryers, candles and other flammable aromatics, grills, etc.

For a complete breakdown of prohibited items and practices:

• View our housing policies and procedures
• Learn more about GWU Housing

Additional Resources

MicroFridge: An energy efficient refrigerator/freezer/microwave unit available to ĆŪ¶¹Ö±²„ students for rent or purchase through the  website.

Linens Program: We want to make sure every student has the right  for move-in. Guaranteed to last until graduation, our wide selection of custom-sized linens is certain to fit every bed on campus. We also provide a variety of other residence hall room must haves, including  and anything else you will need.

Roommate Tips

• Get in touch with your roommate prior to check in if possible. Talk about your living space preferences and consult our housing checklist to consolidate potentially shared items (TV, trashcan, etc.).
• Share schedules to identify and address any potential conflicts before they happen.
• Be honest about behavior that bothers you, and make your expectations clear.
• Give yourself and your roommate space by making a point to spend some non-class occupied time away from your room.
• Find a mutually acceptable level of room cleanliness.

Student Activities

Student Activities helps ensure your college experience is fun and memorable by hosting great events throughout the year. Donā€™t miss these student favorites:

The Legendary Pancake Bingo Night

This night, held during the week of finals, is great as an excuse to put off studying for a few hours and eat too many pancakes. The addition of campus-wide bingo with prizes on the line (emceed by our Chief of Police and his corny jokes) is what makes it legendary.

Free Movies, Bowling, and Laser Tag Night at the Big-E

Itā€™s all there in the title (some of you didnā€™t need to read past ā€˜freeā€™).

Spring Formal

Dress up and dance the night away in a decked out, lit-up, and extremely loud Tucker Student Center.

Last Blast End-of-Year Celebration

Send off the school year right with a special meal from the Caf staff, served on the quad block party style with lawn games, waterslides, and maybe some live music.

Movies on the Quad

Like a drive-in theater without the cars. You bring the blankets, and weā€™ll supply the popcorn, projector screen, and cinematic masterpiece.

• Learn more about Student Life
• View upcoming events

Technology Services

Our Technology Services Department is your on-campus resource for issues related to network connectivity, academic technology, and hardware/software procurement. Each campus residence has a designated student technician (Res Tech) to assist with technology issues specific to their assigned dorm or apartment.

• Learn more about technology resources

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The Office of Christian Life and Service

The Office of Christian Life and Service provides you with resources and programming to ignite your faith by offering pastoral counseling, coordinating mission trips, and enhancing student ministries. Department staff support the campus through prayer and teaching throughout the year at student ministries and campus events.

Thatā€™s what college is all about: figuring out what you want to do and who you want to be, and when everyone around you is pointing you towards Christ, itā€™s a lot easier to be focused on Him.Caitlyn ā€™16, American Sign Language

• Learn more about CLS
• Submit a Prayer Request

Student Ministries

Student Ministries are an important and sustaining part of ĆŪ¶¹Ö±²„ā€™s faith community. Students lead and coordinate The Gathering, a weekly campus wide worship service, and F.O.C.U.S. (Fellowship of Christians United in Service) teams that volunteer with local churches. Other ministries include FCA, menā€™s and womenā€™s small group, gospel choir, Prison Fellowship, and more.

• Get involved in student ministries

Dimensions

Throughout the academic year, ĆŪ¶¹Ö±²„ invites guest speakers from religious, academic, and professional backgrounds to address important topics in faith and culture. Past speakers include NASA leadership development trainer Ronnie Doss, folk music duo Jenny & Tyler, and Carolina Panthers legend John Kasay.

• Learn More about Dimensions

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Athletics

ĆŪ¶¹Ö±²„ students have a front row seat to 22 Division I athletic programs. The Dawg Pound cheering section injects every home event with energy and passion and often travels to make sure GWUā€™s presence is felt, whether weā€™re up against conference rivals or defeating nationally ranked programs. Visit  to view stats, highlights, and the  to find out when and where to cheer on the Runninā€™ Bulldogs next.

• Learn more about athletics at GWU

Campus Recreation

Our facilities and programs ensure that you donā€™t neglect your body while educating your mind. You can follow your own tried and true fitness routines at the Suttle Wellness Center (and outside on the campusā€™ numerous paths and green spaces), or take a group fitness class for a more social, structured experience. Campus Recreation also organizes and hosts intramural leagues throughout the year, giving you plenty of opportunities for healthy competition.

Additional campus athletic facilities include an indoor climbing wall at the Tucker Student Center, The Broyhill Adventure Course, a disc golf course, and a variety of multipurpose athletic fields.

• Learn more about Campus Recreation

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