Information Sessions & Tours

National Portfolio Day Virtual

The Corcoran School of the Arts and Design is a member of the National Portfolio Day Association, and this year, we will be participating in virtual National Portfolio Day (NPD) events. These events are completely online and are FREE to attend. Students have the opportunity to meet virtually with our faculty about their portfolio. Please note that admissions decisions are not made at these events. This is an opportunity to speak one-on-one with our faculty about your portfolio, our programs, and how to apply.

To learn more about National Portfolio Days and register for National Portfolio Day Association events, visit the National Portfolio Day website.

National Portfolio Day Virtual (Graduate)

Sunday, November 17, 2024 from 5:00-9:00pm ET

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National Portfolio Day Virtual (Undergraduate)

Friday, November 1, 2024 from 7:00pm-11:00pm ET

(registration information coming soon)

PROSPECTIVE UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS

Discover the Arts Tours

The tour begins at the Admissions & Alumni Welcome Center (800 21st Street, NW).

Our Discover the Arts Tours, part of the School Specific Campus Tours offerings, are offered on most Fridays at noon through March. In April, our tour will be offered on Wednesdays at 2pm. Our final tour for the spring semester will be on Wednesday, April 30, 2025. Tours will resume again in the fall.

Please note there will be no tours offered on the following dates:

Friday, March 7, 2025
Friday, March 14, 2025

Can’t make it to campus in-person? Take a virtual tour of GW!

Program-Specific Undergraduate Online Information Sessions

Our program areas offer virtual information sessions throughout the fall that are led by program faculty. Join us to learn more about our faculty, our curriculum, and program-specific application requirements (auditions and portfolio reviews). As part of each session, you'll have the opportunity to ask us questions!

Registration is required. Click the links below to sign up!

Art History

Art History Information Session (UG) - Tuesday, September 24, 2024 at 7:45pm ET

Art History Information Session (UG) - Tuesday, October 22, 2024 at 7:45-pm ET

Dance

Dance Information Session (UG) - Wednesday, September 4, 2024 at 7:00pm ET

Dance Information Session (UG) - Monday, November 18, 2024 at 6:00pm ET

Graphic Design

Graphic Design Information Session (UG) - Friday, September 20, 2024 at 5:30pm ET

Graphic Design Information Session (UG) - Friday, November 15, 2024 at 5:30pm ET

Interaction Design

Interaction Design Information Session (UG) - Thursday, October 3, 2024 at 7:30pm ET

Interaction Design Information Session (UG) - Tuesday, November 12, 2024 at 7:30pm ET

Interior Architecture

Interior Architecture Information Session (UG) - Thursday, September 19, 2024 at 7:00pm ET

Interior Architecture Information Session (UG) - Thursday, November 14, 2024 at 7:00pm ET

Music

Music Information Session (UG) - Wednesday, September 25, 2024 at 6:00pm ET

Music Information Session (UG) - Wednesday, December 4, 2024 at 6:00pm ET

Studio Arts

Studio Arts Information Session (UG) - Tuesday, September 17, 2024 at 7:00pm ET

Studio Arts Information Session (UG) - Tuesday, October 22, 2024 at 7:00pm ET

Theatre

Theatre Information Session (UG) - Tuesday, September 17, 2024 at 6:00pm ET

Theatre Information Session (UG) - Tuesday, November 12, 2024 at 6:00pm ET

GW UNDERGRADUATE ADMISSIONS EVENTS AND ONLINE RESOURCES

GW Undergraduate Admissions has created online resources so that you are able to learn more about campus and the admissions process, as well as a variety of virtual offerings that will give you the opportunity to engage with students and staff to learn more about the GW community. To learn more about these resources and opportunities, visit the Journey to GW page.

Our GW Undergraduate Admissions team is also available to answer questions by phone (202-994-6040) or email (gwadmgwu [dot] edu (gwadm[at]gwu[dot]edu)) during regular business hours.

School counselors, independent counselors, and advisors at community-based organizations can explore their visit options on our Counselor Resources page.

Inside GW Admitted Student Days

In the spring, join us for special Admitted Student days to experience what it's like to be a Corcoran student at GW! Spring 2025 dates and details will be announced via email to our admitted undergraduate students.

PROSPECTIVE GRADUATE STUDENTS

Program-specific Graduate Online Information Sessions

Our graduate programs offer online information sessions in the fall or winter. Information Sessions and Events are listed on each program's website. To see a list of all Corcoran Graduate Events for Prospective students, visit our Upcoming Graduate Events page.

Foggy Bottom Graduate Campus Tour

GW operates Foggy Bottom Graduate Campus Tour most Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays at 12:30pm. Please click here for additional information and to register for a tour.

Virtual Campus Tour

If you are unable to visit campus in-person, you are always welcome to take GW's Virtual Tour of campus, and explore the campus online.