Graduate Orientation

 

Welcome to the Corcoran School of the Arts and Design at GW! We are thrilled to have you join us this year. You are now part of an incredible network of students, faculty, staff, and alumni who are at the forefront of the most innovative scholarship, creative work, and cultural development happening today.

Over the summer we encourage you to review the Next Steps checklist on the CCAS Graduate Office’s website.

To prepare for the new school year, we are hosting a Graduate Student Orientation Day on Wednesday, August 23, 2023. Graduate students will begin the day with their program-specific orientation followed by a Corcoran Graduate Orientation Session in Hammer Auditorium for all incoming students and a welcome celebration.

Please refer to your program’s orientation information below for an overview of the day including your program’s orientation session.

If you are unable to attend the orientation sessions, please reach out to the Director of Graduate Studies (DGS) or Graduate Faculty Advisor for your program.

Classes for the fall semester begin on Thursday, August 24, 2023.

 

Art History

Lunch with the Art History Program
11:30am - 12:30pm
Location: Smith Hall of Art, 801 22nd St NW, Room 106

Join your incoming classmates for a lunch provided by the Art History Program.

Art History Program Orientation
1:00pm - 1:45pm
Location: Smith Hall of Art, 801 22nd St NW

Art History students will attend a meet and greet with the Art History Program Head Professor Barbara von Barghahn and the Director of Graduate Studies Professor Mika Natif. Students will receive a building tour with Jacob Rangel and a brief introduction to the Visual Resource Center with Paul Reuther.

Corcoran Graduate Orientation
2:00pm-3:00pm
Location: Corcoran Flagg Building, 500 17th St NW, Hammer Auditorium

Join Dr. Lauren Onkey, Director of the Corcoran School of the Arts & Design and Professor Mary Coughlin, Assistant Director for Academic Affairs, for an orientation session for all incoming Corcoran graduate students. We will hear from representatives from throughout the university including Columbian College of Arts & Science (CCAS) Graduate Office, Gelman Library and many more!

Corcoran Graduate Welcome Celebration
3:00pm-4:00pm
Location: Corcoran Flagg Building, 500 17th St NW, Atrium

Incoming students from all of our graduate programs are invited to gather together for a Welcome Celebration to kick off the new academic year. We’ll have light refreshments and don’t forget to pick up your Corcoran swag!

Classical Acting

Check back soon for program details!

Exhibition Design

Exhibition Design Program Orientation
12:00pm-2:00pm
Location: Meet at the Flagg Building’s (500 17th Street NW), New York Avenue entrance

Exhibition Design students will meet at the Flagg Building's New York Avenue entrance for a picnic lunch (provided) followed by a studio tour.

Corcoran Graduate Orientation
2:00pm-3:00pm
Location: Corcoran Flagg Building, 500 17th St NW, Hammer Auditorium

Join Dr. Lauren Onkey, Director of the Corcoran School of the Arts & Design and Professor Mary Coughlin, Assistant Director for Academic Affairs, for an orientation session for all incoming Corcoran graduate students. We will hear from representatives from throughout the university including Columbian College of Arts & Science (CCAS) Graduate Office, Gelman Library and many more!

Corcoran Graduate Welcome Celebration
3:00pm-4:00pm
Location: Corcoran Flagg Building, 500 17th St NW, Atrium

Incoming students from all of our graduate programs are invited to gather together for a Welcome Celebration to kick off the new academic year. We’ll have light refreshments and don’t forget to pick up your Corcoran swag!

Fine Arts & Social Practice

Fine Arts & Social Practice Programs Orientation
12:00pm-1:30pm
Location: Smith Hall of Art, 801 22nd St NW, Room 402

We will welcome our illustrious incoming MFA students with a meet and greet at Smith Hall to chat face to face and discuss logistics of the program including studio spaces access etc..., as well as general expectations and Q and A.

Corcoran Graduate Orientation
2:00pm-3:00pm
Location: Corcoran Flagg Building, 500 17th St NW, Hammer Auditorium

Join Dr. Lauren Onkey, Director of the Corcoran School of the Arts & Design and Professor Mary Coughlin, Assistant Director for Academic Affairs, for an orientation session for all incoming Corcoran graduate students. We will hear from representatives from throughout the university including Columbian College of Arts & Science (CCAS) Graduate Office, Gelman Library and many more!

Corcoran Graduate Welcome Celebration
3:00pm-4:00pm
Location: Corcoran Flagg Building, 500 17th St NW, Atrium

Incoming students from all of our graduate programs are invited to gather together for a Welcome Celebration to kick off the new academic year. We’ll have light refreshments and don’t forget to pick up your Corcoran swag!

Interaction Design

Interaction Design Program Orientation
12:00pm-2:00pm
Location: Corcoran Flagg Building, 500 17th St NW, Room 219

Join us for lunch and a presentation from Director of Graduate Studies, Kevin Patton, where he will give students an overview of the Interaction design courses and program as well as an explanation of the logistics and support for new students.

Corcoran Graduate Orientation
2:00pm-3:00pm
Location: Corcoran Flagg Building, 500 17th St NW, Hammer Auditorium

Join Dr. Lauren Onkey, Director of the Corcoran School of the Arts & Design and Professor Mary Coughlin, Assistant Director for Academic Affairs, for an orientation session for all incoming Corcoran graduate students. We will hear from representatives from throughout the university including Columbian College of Arts & Science (CCAS) Graduate Office, Gelman Library and many more!

Corcoran Graduate Welcome Celebration
3:00pm-4:00pm
Location: Corcoran Flagg Building, 500 17th St NW, Atrium

Incoming students from all of our graduate programs are invited to gather together for a Welcome Celebration to kick off the new academic year. We’ll have light refreshments and don’t forget to pick up your Corcoran swag!

Interior Architecture

Interior Architecture MA + MFA Programs Orientation
12:00pm-1:45pm
Location: Corcoran Flagg Building, 500 17th St NW, Room 212

We're excited to have you join our Interior Architecture Program this fall.  During the orientation, we'll have a basic overview of resources and policies for both MFA and MA students; you'll also have an opportunity to meet with others in your cohort.  Time for a Q+A session will be provided.  We look forward to seeing you then!

Corcoran Graduate Orientation
2:00pm-3:00pm
Location: Corcoran Flagg Building, 500 17th St NW, Hammer Auditorium

Join Dr. Lauren Onkey, Director of the Corcoran School of the Arts & Design and Professor Mary Coughlin, Assistant Director for Academic Affairs, for an orientation session for all incoming Corcoran graduate students. We will hear from representatives from throughout the university including Columbian College of Arts & Science (CCAS) Graduate Office, Gelman Library and many more!

Corcoran Graduate Welcome Celebration
3:00pm-4:00pm
Location: Corcoran Flagg Building, 500 17th St NW, Atrium

Incoming students from all of our graduate programs are invited to gather together for a Welcome Celebration to kick off the new academic year. We’ll have light refreshments and don’t forget to pick up your Corcoran swag!

Museum Studies

Museum Studies Program Orientation
10:30am-2pm
Location: Corcoran Flagg Building, 500 17th St NW, Hammer Auditorium

Museum Studies orientation will include meeting the faculty and fellow students, an overview of the MA program, a conversation with current students, and a tour of the GW Museum. A scavenger hunt will provide an introduction to the Foggy Bottom campus and student services, and a fun way to get to know your classmates.

Corcoran Graduate Orientation
2:00pm-3:00pm
Location: Corcoran Flagg Building, 500 17th St NW, Hammer Auditorium

Join Dr. Lauren Onkey, Director of the Corcoran School of the Arts & Design and Professor Mary Coughlin, Assistant Director for Academic Affairs, for an orientation session for all incoming Corcoran graduate students. We will hear from representatives from throughout the university including Columbian College of Arts & Science (CCAS) Graduate Office, Gelman Library and many more!

Corcoran Graduate Welcome Celebration
3:00pm-4:00pm
Location: Corcoran Flagg Building, 500 17th St NW, Atrium

Incoming students from all of our graduate programs are invited to gather together for a Welcome Celebration to kick off the new academic year. We’ll have light refreshments and don’t forget to pick up your Corcoran swag!

New Media Photojournalism

New Media Photojournalism Program Orientation
10:00am-12:00pm
Location: Corcoran Flagg Building, Room 159

We will meet in Flagg 159 and review the program courses, talk through expectations and objectives and how to prepare for a fabulous capstone project and to get the most out of the NMPJ program. We will tour the Flagg building and learn about available gear, software and the lighting studio.

Corcoran Graduate Orientation
2:00pm-3:00pm
Location: Corcoran Flagg Building, 500 17th St NW, Hammer Auditorium

Join Dr. Lauren Onkey, Director of the Corcoran School of the Arts & Design and Professor Mary Coughlin, Assistant Director for Academic Affairs, for an orientation session for all incoming Corcoran graduate students. We will hear from representatives from throughout the university including Columbian College of Arts & Science (CCAS) Graduate Office, Gelman Library and many more!

Corcoran Graduate Welcome Celebration
3:00pm-4:00pm
Location: Corcoran Flagg Building, 500 17th St NW, Atrium

Incoming students from all of our graduate programs are invited to gather together for a Welcome Celebration to kick off the new academic year. We’ll have light refreshments and don’t forget to pick up your Corcoran swag!