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Welcome to the GW Family!

Congratulations to our future GW Revs and their families! Register today for our upcoming Virtual Experiences and for Inside GW, our in-person event for admitted students to get a better sense of GW’s culture and community.

Students Virtual Experience:

  • This event took place on April 29.

Families Virtual Experience:

  • This event took place on April 22.

Learn firsthand how GW helps our students get closer to their personal and professional goals by providing unmatched opportunities inside and outside the classroom, taking advantage of all that our location in Washington, D.C., offers.
 

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Abby Ruggles

Abigail Ruggles 

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Rachel Yakobshivili

Rachel Yakobashvili 

 

  

Admitted Students Virtual Experience with Abigail Ruggles (CCAS ’26) and Rachel Yakobashvili (ESIA ‘20, MPA ’22)

 

You’ll hear from current GW student Abigail Ruggles and Rachel Yakobashvili, a recent GW alum, who will share how they took full advantage of their GW education. Plus, you’ll gain helpful tips on finding friends and creating community at GW, exploring DC as your home, and making the most of internship and research opportunities, creating “Only at GW” moments along the way. They’ll also answer your questions! 

 

This event took place on April 29, 2026.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Hood Family

The Hood Family

 

  

Future GW Families Virtual Experience with the Hood Family (P'26) 

 

Get firsthand insights on the GW experience from the full family’s perspective with current GW parents Chad and Laurie Hood. They will share their stories of how their student took advantage of all the GW opportunities that set them up for success, plus they’ll share tips to help you and your children navigate the pivotal transition to college life. They’ll also answer your questions!

 

This event took place on April 22, 2026.