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**IMPORTANT CAMPUS VISIT UPDATE FROM GW UNDERGRADUATE ADMISSIONS**
The George Washington University will be suspending in-person events as a precautionary measure for the remainder of the Spring 2020 semester. The university is sharing COVID-19 updates at https://go.gwu.edu/covid19.
Our GW Undergraduate Admissions team is also available to answer questions by phone (202-994-6040) or email ([email protected]) during regular business hours. Online information sessions are being posted on our visit calendar as they are scheduled. We also encourage you to view GW's Virtual Tour to get a sense of campus. Our office will email guests registered for on-campus information sessions with updates as they are available. Thank you for your patience and understanding during this time.
The George Washington University (GW) is located in the heart of the nation's capital, in the historic Foggy Bottom neighborhood, just blocks from the White House, National Mall and other D.C. institutions. GW students benefit from our location, with enriched academic, social, and professional experiences for students in every major. Explore our website to see how you will live and study as a GW student.
School counselors, independent counselors, and advisors at community-based organizations can explore their visit options on our Counselor Resources page.
** ADMITTED STUDENTS **
Visit your student portal for details on our options for admitted students.
PROSPECTIVE UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS
Discover the Arts Tours
We invite prospective and admitted undergraduate students to visit our campus throughout the year, including for Discover the Arts Tours, highlighting Corcoran programs and spaces across campus. You can come to explore our home in the city. Registration for tours is available online by searching for the "Discover the Arts" tours.
The tour begins at the Admissions & Alumni Welcome Center (800 21st Street, NW) where you'll hear from a GW Admissions Director about opportunities at GW and our Corcoran School of the Arts and Design programs, along with information about admissions and financial aid.
Following the information session, a current Corcoran Ambassador student leads the tour of the Foggy Bottom campus, presenting highlights of our studios, galleries, theater spaces and music rooms available to students at GW’s Corcoran School of the Arts and Design.
The tour ends at our historic Flagg Building (500 17th Street, NW).
Please note: Discover the Arts Tours (DTA) are inclusive of Foggy Bottom Campus tour content with an emphasis on the arts and design community. It is not recommended to do both a Foggy Bottom Campus Tour and a DTA Tour due to duplicate content.
Spring 2020 DTA Tour Dates:
The George Washington University will be suspending in-person events as a precautionary measure for the remainder of Spring 2020 semester. The university is sharing COVID-19 updates at https://go.gwu.edu/covid19.
Online information sessions are being posted on the GW visit calendar as they are scheduled.
GW UNDERGRADUATE ADMISSIONS EVENTS
GW Day
Fall Preview, held each September, is designed for prospective high school juniors and families to learn more about the unique opportunities available at GW! Events include an informational session, a Discover the Arts campus tour, an opportunity to connect with Corcoran students, information sessions about GW admissions and more. Programming concludes with an icecream social at our Mt. Vernon Campus!
Inside GW Admitted Student Days
In the spring, join us on campus for special Admitted Student days to experience what it's like to be a Corcoran student at GW! Spring 2020 dates and details will be announced via email to our admitted undergraduate students.
CORCORAN NEAR YOU: In-Person Opportunities Across the Country
NACAC Performing and Visual Arts Fairs
Each year, the National Association for College Admission Counseling (NACAC) hosts college fairs across the country. In Fall 2019, Corcoran will be participating in the Performing and Visual Arts (PVA) College Fairs below.
PVA Fairs are FREE and open to the public.
Please note that you can register to attend these events and more through the NASAD PVA website (we've included direct links to the registration pages for each event below), and if you'd like, let us know you're planning to attend by filling out a quick Corcoran form (included below).
PVA Fairs with a Corcoran Reprsentative (alphabetical listing)
Atlanta Performing and Visual Arts College Fair
Monday, October 28, 2019 from 7:00-9:00pm
(optional)
Boston Performing and Visual Arts College Fair
Tuesday, November 5, 2019 from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
(optional)
Dallas Performing and Visual Arts College Fair
Thursday, October 17, 2019 from 6:30-8:30pm
(optional)
Ft. Lauderdale Performing and Visual Arts College Fair
Sunday, October 27, 2019 from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.
(optional)
Interlochen Performing and Visual Arts College Fair
Sunday, October 6, 2019 from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.
(optional)
Los Angeles Performing and Visual Arts College Fair
Sunday, September 22, 2019 from 1 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
(optional)
New York City Performing and Visual Arts College Fair
Tuesday, November 12, 2019 from 6:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
(optional)
Philadelphia Performing and Visual Arts College Fair
Monday, November 4, 2019 from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.
(optional)
Washington, DC Performing and Visual Arts College Fair
November 3, 2019 from 1:00-3:30pm
(optional)
National Portfolio Days
Each year, the National Portfolio Day Association holds undergraduate and graduate National Portfolio Days across the country. These educational events for emerging artists bring together students and experienced college representatives who review artwork, offer critique, discuss college plans and share information about their programs.
National Portfolio Day is not an examination or a competition. Reviewers look forward to seeing students' work and providing them with helpful information for the next important step in their education. A portfolio review takes approximately 15 minutes.
Participation gives students a taste of what it is like to attend a professional art program. Students should keep in mind that they may hear many different opinions about their work, but will have the opportunity to explain their creative thought process and how they would like their work to progress.
For more information and to see a full list of 2019 National Portfolio Days, please visit the National Portfolio Day website.
Washington, DC National Portfolio Day
Saturday, November 2, 2019 from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Hosted at George Mason University
Details coming soon about additional NPD events with Corcoran faculty present!
Portfolio Tips
Students should bring original artwork when possible. These can include sketchbooks, works in progress and what are considered the best finished pieces. We suggest that you do not spend time and money matting or framing your work. If the artwork is large, three-dimensional or otherwise hard to carry, we suggest that students bring photographs of the work instead. Students may bring their own laptop or tablet; school representatives will not have laptops available to view images online or stored on a flash drive. Be sure your devices are fully charged!
If you have questions about what materials to include, registration, or simply need more information, check the NPD FAQs page.
OTHER OPPORTUNITIES
Attend an Exhibition or Performance!
To see a full listing of upcoming Corcoran events, visit:
GW Jive (Fridays from 3:00-4:50 p.m.)
GW JIVE is the university's vocal jazz ensemble made up of music majors, minors and students who just love to sing, perform and learn about music. We sing in a variety of different genres including Brazilian Bossa Nova, R&B, Blues and Swing with an emphasis on authentically representing each style's culture as accurately as possible so our audiences can feel and enjoy the groove and the sounds we create. Come and experience the fun and culture!
Friday Jazz Jams
The jazz jams are an informal, student-run event every Friday at 5 pm, where students and community members can play around, listen, and learn in a group setting. We welcome all listeners, performers, families and prospective students to engage with the vibrant community of students, faculty, and friends of the GW Music Program.
Interested in experiencing GW Jive or Friday Jazz Jams? Contact us at [email protected] for details.
PROSPECTIVE GRADUATE STUDENTS
Foggy Bottom Graduate Campus Tour
The George Washington University will be suspending in-person events as a precautionary measure for the remainder of Spring 2020 semester. The university is sharing COVID-19 updates at https://go.gwu.edu/covid19.
We'll update our tour information when the campus is open again for visits.
ON-CAMPUS OPEN HOUSES
Columbian College Graduate Open House
The Columbian College Office of Graduate Studies will host a Graduate Program Open House on Friday, October 25, 2019 from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
The day will include a Welcome session, General Information Sessions, a Program and Student Services Fair, Lunch, and program-specific events (vary by program). Event details will be confirmed via email after registration.
Corcoran graduate programs that are participating are:
M.A. in Art History
M.A. in Exhibition Design
M.F.A. in Interior Architecture
A link for registration is coming soon!
Corocoran Program Open Houses
Several of our graduate programs offer on-campus program-specific Open Houses. Open House dates and links to registration 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.
Online Information Sessions
Can't make it to campus? Don't worry!
Each of our graduate programs offers 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.
Graduate Chat - Online
Want to learn more about what it's like as a graduate student at GW?
Join us on Mondays at 11 a.m. EST to speak with current graduate students about their experience at GW. Simply visit the Columbian College website, and in the bottom right corner, there will be in invitation to Live Chat with a Graduate Ambassador.
OTHER OPPORTUNITIES
Attend an Exhibition, Lecture or Performance!
To see a full listing of upcoming Corcoran events, visit:
