Graduate Admitted Student Day

Graduate Admitted Student Day - Wednesday, March 20, 2024

Congratulations on your acceptance to the Corcoran School of the Arts and Design at GW! We hope you join us for our graduate admitted student programming on Wednesday, March 20, 2024.

Kick off the day with the Columbian College of Arts & Sciences (CCAS) admitted student offerings and in the afternoon, be sure to join your Corcoran program for special programming. The day caps off with our Corcoran Graduate Admitted Student Reception where we’ll celebrate your achievement.

All students are also invited to our Research & Practice conversation series at 6:30pm. This lecture series was developed by our Studio Arts program and features dynamic conversations between faculty and art world professionals.

 

Graduate Admitted Student Day Overview

 

10:30am-1:30pm Columbian College of Arts & Sciences (CCAS) Admitted Student Programming

Join CCAS for a complimentary lunch while learning more about the GW experience, housing, career services and more. There will also be opportunities to tour the Foggy Bottom campus. Please visit CCAS’s Admitted Student website for more details.

Location: The George Washington University Student Center, 800 21st St NW

2:00pm-3:00pm* Program Specific Open Houses and Information Sessions

In the afternoon, your Corcoran program will be offering program-focused Open Houses and sessions. Please click your program below for details. Locations vary by program.

*New Media Photojournalism students please see program specific information below. Your programming will begin at 12:45pm

3:30pm-4:15pm Tour of the Historic Flagg Building

Join your fellow admitted Corcoran graduate students for a tour of our Corcoran Flagg Building. The Flagg building is

Location: Corcoran Flagg Building, 500 17th Street NW (Please enter at the NY Avenue side entrance.)

4:15pm-6pm Corcoran Graduate Admitted Student Reception

Join our Corcoran community in a reception to celebrate your accomplishment and welcome you to the Corcoran!

Location: Corcoran Flagg Building, 500 17th Street NW (Please enter at the NY Avenue side entrance.)

6:00pm-7:30pm Research & Practice Conversation Series

All admitted students are invited to attend our Studio Arts Research & Practice Conversation Series featuring dynamic conversations between faculty and art world professionals, Andrea Dietz and Irfana Jetha Noorani.

Location: Corcoran Flagg Building, 500 17th Street NW, Hammer Auditorium

Art History

Wednesday, March 20, 2024
2pm
Location: Smith Hall of Art, 801 22nd St NW, Room 101

Art History students will attend a meet and greet with the Art History Program Director of Graduate Studies Professor Mika Natif. We also offer individual info sessions for interested admitted students.

Classical Acting

Wednesday, March 20, 2024
2pm-3:15pm
Location: 2129 G St. NW - REAR

Students admitted to the Classical Acting Program are invited to attend our Movement for Actors class from 2pm-3:15pm.

Fine Arts and Social Practice

Wednesday, March 20, 2024
2pm
Location: Meet at Smith Hall, 801 22nd St NW, outside Gallery 102

Join Professor Kessmann for a tour of the graduate studios and other spaces in Smith Hall of Art. While at Smith Hall of Art, admitted students will also have an opportunity to meet other faculty and current students to learn more about the Corcoran's MFA programs.

Interaction Design

Wednesday, March 20, 2024
2pm
Location: Corcoran Flagg Building, 500 17th Street NW, Room 219

Students admitted to the Interaction Design are invited to a critique during our IxD Thesis Class with Professor Kevin Patton. Come to observe the class and witness a crit!

Interior Architecture

Wednesday, March 20, 2024
2pm
Location: Corcoran Flagg Building, 500 17th Street NW, Room 218

Welcome! We are excited that you might be joining the Interior Architecture Program this fall. We'll provide an overview of both our MA and MFA programs, discuss the curricula, and answer any questions you might have.  We look forward to seeing you then.

Museum Studies

Wednesday, March 20, 2024
2pm
Location: Corcoran Flagg Building, 500 17th Street NW, Hammer Auditorium

Welcome to the Museum Studies program at Corcoran School of the Arts & Design at GW. You'll have the opportunity to learn more about our program, meet our faculty and current students, and ask any questions you might have.

New Media Photojournalism

Wednesday, March 20, 2024
12:45pm
Location: Corcoran Flagg Building, 500 17th Street NW, Hammer Auditorium

NMPJ students will meet with Professor Susan Sterner and current photojournalism students at the Corcoran Flagg building auditorium at 12:45pm. We will travel by Metro to the National Gallery of Art (NGA) Special Collections Library to view photo books in the collection. The session at the NGA will wrap up around 3:15 and we will return to the Corcoran Flagg building to join the Flagg tour and attend the afternoon reception. Students will have time to speak with Professor Sterner and students throughout the afternoon.

If you are unable to join us for Admitted Student Day on March 20, 2024, we encourage you to reach out directly to your program with any questions or to arrange a visit.

Questions?

Contact [email protected]