Visit Us
We're adapting our visit events in response to COVID-19. The George Washington University has suspended public in-person events as a precautionary measure until further notice and is sharing COVID-19 updates.
We'll be hosting a variety of virtual events throughout the fall including opportunities to speak with Corcoran Ambassador students, faculty from our programs, and staff from our admissions team.
PROSPECTIVE UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS
We're adapting our visit events in response to COVID-19. The university is sharing COVID-19 updates at https://go.gwu.edu/covid19.
Throughout the fall, we're hosting a variety of in-person and virtual events including opportunities to speak with Corcoran Ambassador students and faculty from our programs. These events are an opportunity for you to engage with the Corcoran community and learn more about our undergraduate programs, the GW campus, and what it's like to be a student at GW's Corcoran School of the Arts and Design.
Discover the Arts Tours
We invite prospective and admitted undergraduate students to visit our campus throughout the year. We are excited to offer Discover the Arts Tours of campus that are led by Corcoran Ambassadors and highlight Corcoran programs and spaces across campus. 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).
Fall 2021 Tour Dates:
Discover the Arts Tours for Fall 2021 are available on Fridays* from 12:30 p.m. 1:30 p.m. beginning on September 24.
*Please note, there will be no tours offered on Friday, October 1 or Friday, October 22.
(search "Discover the Arts")
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 oppportunity to ask us questions!
Registration is required. Click the links below to sign up!
Art History
Art History Information Session (UG) - Tuesday, October 19, 2021 from 5:00-6:00pm ET
Art History Information Session (UG) - Tuesday, November 16, 2021 from 5:00-6:00pm ET
Dance
Dance Information Session (UG) - Wednesday, October 20, 2021 from 7:00-8:00pm ET
Dance Information Session (UG) - Wednesday, December 15, 2021 from 7:00-8:00pm ET
Graphic Design
Graphic Design Information Session (UG) - Wednesday, October 6, 2021 from 7:00-8:00pm ET
Graphic Design Information Session (UG) - Wednesday, December 1, 2021 from 7:00-8:00pm ET
Interaction Design
Interaction Design Information Session (UG) - Wednesday, October 6, 2021 from 6:30-7:30pm ET
Interaction Design Information Session (UG) - Wednesday, November 10, 2021 from 6:30-7:30pm ET
Interior Architecture
Interior Architecture Information Session (UG) - Wednesday, November 10, 2021 from 7:00-8:00pm ET
Music
Music Information Session (UG) - Thursday, September 30, 2021 from 7:00-8:00pm
Music Information Session (UG) - Thursday, December 9, 2021 from 7:00-8:00pm
Studio Arts
Studio Arts Information Session (UG) - Tuesday, September 14, 2021 from 7:00-8:00pm
Studio Arts Information Session (UG) - Thursday, December 2, 2021 from 7:00-8:00pm
Theatre
Theatre Information Session (UG) - Wednesday, September 15, 2021 from 8:00-9:00pm
Theatre Information Session (UG) - Monday, October 18, 2021 from 7:00-8:00pm
Theatre Information Session (UG) - Tuesday, December 7, 2021 from 8:00-9:00pm
GW UNDERGRADUATE ADMISSIONS EVENTS AND ONLINE RESOURCES
GW Undergraduate Admissions has created new online resources so that you are able to learn more about campus and the admissions process, as well as a variety of virtual events throughout the summer and fall 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 ([email protected]) during regular business hours. Online information sessions are being posted on our visit calendar as they are scheduled.
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 2021 dates and details will be announced via email to our admitted undergraduate students.
NATIONAL PORTFOLIO DAYS
The Corcoran School of the Arts and Design is a member of the National Portfolio Day Association, and this year, many National Portfolio Day (NPD) 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, visit the National Portfolio Day website.
National Portfolio Day Virutal (Undergraduate) - Saturday, October 30, 2021 from 1:00-5:00pm ET
National Portfolio Day Virutal (Graduate) - Sunday, November 21, 2021 from 1:00-5:00pm ET
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.
Graduate Ambassadors
Want to learn more about what it's like as a graduate student at GW? Contact our Graduate Ambassadors!
Foggy Bottom Graduate Campus Tour
The George Washington University will be suspending public in-person events as a precautionary measure until further notice. 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.
