Diversity and Inclusion

It is our commitment to make SEAS a welcoming, safe, and supportive community for all students. It is our mission to foster equity, diversity, and inclusion to support the academic success and engagement of all members of our community. It is through this lens that we plan to cultivate successful leaders from the SEAS community and beyond.

SEAS Together Initiative

 

 

 

Students often see the word diversity and think it does not apply to them. However, we can all work together to make sure that SEAS is a safe, comfortable, and supportive community inclusive of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, or gender identity or expression for all undergraduate students. The SEAS Together Initiative, formerly known as the Diversity and Inclusion Initiative, was rebranded to ensure that all SEAS students know that we all work together to support each other and to give each student a voice.

SEAS Together Student Committee

The SEAS Together Committee is made up of undergraduate students within SEAS who are committed to the mission of the initiative. The committee develops programs to help build community, acts as a forum to discuss issues that impact underrepresented students, and advocates for all students both inside and outside of the classroom. The committee key in helping to bridge the gap between SEAS administration and SEAS undergraduate students by meeting regularly with the SEAS Dean’s Office. If you are interested in joining the SEAS Together committee, please contact: [email protected].

Meet the SEAS Together Student Leaders

Alexis: Committee Chair

Kelsey: Tutoring Initiative Chair

Matthieu: Events and Outreach Chair

 

SEAS Together Advisors

Rishi Jarmarwala: Coordinator for SEAS Together

Najja Ogundiran: Staff Advisor for SEAS Together

Ekundayo Shittu: Faculty Advisor for SEAS Together

SEAS Together Community Resource Hub

In SEAS, we are committed to creating a welcoming and supportive community for all. Therefore, the SEAS Together Community Resource Hub is a compilation of resources and organizations in order to help students build connections. Although the list of resources are broad and diverse, we acknowledge that they do not include all available organizations on campus that foster equity, diversity, and inclusion. If you have any suggestions or would like to request an addition to this growing list, please contact us at [email protected].

Asian and Pacific Islander Students 

• Asian American Student Association
• Asian and Pacific Islander Community
• Chinese American Student Association
• GW Society of Asian Scientists and Engineers
• Hawai’i Club Philippine Cultural Society
• Taiwanese American Student Association

Black Students

• African Students Association (ASA)
• Black Community
• Black Defiance
• Black Girl Mentorship Program
• Black Student Union
• Black Women’s Forum (BWF) GWU
• Caribbean Students Association
• DREAMS
• GWU Black Men’s Initiative
• GWU Chapter of the NAACP
• GW Women of Color
• National Council of Negro Women (NCNW) GWU
• National Pan-Hellenic Council
• National Society of Black Engineers
• The Black Ace Magazine
• The Ethiopian-Eritrean Students Association (EESA) at GWU
• The George Washington Williams House
• UBUNTU 
• XOLA
• Young Black Professionals in International Affairs

Commuter Students

• Commuter Student Association

First Generation Students

• First-Generation Living Community
• First-Gen Programming and Opportunities
• First Gen United
• Founding Scholars Program
• Office of Student Life First-Generation Student Resources
• Programs for First-Generation Students Blog

International Students

• International Progress Platform (IPP)
• International Services Office
• International Students Association
• International Student Community Ambassadors
• International Student Resources

Latinx Students

• ALIANZA
• ALPFA GW
• GW Argentine Tango
• GW Casa Blanca
• GW Folklorico
• GW FUEGO
• GWU OLAS
• LATAM (Latin America) at GW
• Organization of Latin American Students
• Puerto Rican Student Association (PRSA) at GW
• Society of Professional Hispanic Engineers GWU

LGBTQIA+ Students

• Allied in Pride Organization
• Delta Lambda Phi
• GW LGBTQIA+ Resource Center
• Kehila GW
• MSSC LGBTQIA+ Resource Center
• O-STEM GWU
• Queer and Trans People of Color Association
• Transgender and Non-Binary Students of GWU

Middle Eastern Students

• GW Arab Student Association (ARAB SA)
• GW Institute for Middle Eastern Studies
• GW Iranian Student Association (IRSA)
• Jewish Voices for Peace

Military-Veteran Students

• GW NROTC Students
• GW Veterans Organization
• Military and Veteran Services
• Military and Veteran Services Student Organizations
• NROTC Student Resources

Native American Students

• Native American Student Community
• Students for Indigenous and Native American Rights

Religious and Faith

• Campus Outreach
• GW Catholics
• Interfaith Council at GW
• Intervarsity Christian Fellowship at GW
• MSSC Religious Life Resources
• Muslim Students’ Association
• Spiritual Well-being

South Asian Students

• GW Bengali Student Association
• GW Desis
• GW Indian Students Association
• GW Sikh Student Association
• GW South Asian Society
• GWU Hindu Students Association
• Lost Voices of South Asia (LVOSA)
• Pakistani Student Association (PSA) GWU
• South Asian Community

Transfer Students

• SEAS Undergraduate Ambassadors
• Thrive at GW
• Transfer Student Organization

Women in STEM

• Center for Women in Engineering
• GW Women in STEM
• Society of Women Engineers
• WiCS (Women in Computer Science)

Being an Ally and Advocate

We can all work together to build a community that is safe and inclusive for all. As an ally and advocate it is important we are open and continuously learning. Therefore we compiled some educational resources on a variety of topics under the umbrella of equity, diversity, and inclusion for you to begin or continue your journey. If you have any suggestions or would like to request an addition to this growing list, please contact us at [email protected].

Educational Resources

• 5 Things Everyone Should Know About Racism
• 5 Tips for Being an Ally
• American Society for Engineering Education: Diversity and Inclusion Initiative
• Cracking the Cody in Allyship
• Deconstructing Racism, One Headline at a Time (TEDTalk)
• How to Overcome our Biases
• Importance of Using Inclusive Language
• Intersectionality Living While Black (TEDTalk)
• Microaggressions
• Microaggressions Are Like Mosquito Bites
• National Museum of African American History and Culture: Talking about Race
• ODECE: Resources on the Black Experience
• Racial Equity Tools: Unlocking the Invisible Knapsack
• What is Inclusive Language

Resources to Help You Succeed

Academic & Career Resources

GW and SEAS offer students a number of free academic and career resources. We recommend that you use these resources to help you make the most of your college experience.

• Meet with your Professional/Faculty Advisors
• Utilize various academic support resources including the Academic Commons
• Request an academic success coach to help you optimize your time management skills, study skills, note-taking strategies, and more
• Take advantage of both SEAS Career Services and Career Services resources
• Meet with the GW career coach to discuss your career goals and plans
• Use Handshake, GW’s online career management system to look for jobs, internships, workshops and more
• See a select list of national internships

Student Support and Engagement Resources

GW provides students with a variety of support and engagement resources to help you succeed. Below is a list of some of the resources available to GW students:

• Colonial Health Center
• Counseling and Psychological Services
• Disability Support Services (DSS)
• International Services Office (ISO)
• Office of Student Financial Assistance
• Office of Military and Veterans Affairs
• GW Student Life
• GW Multicultural Student Services Center (MSSC)
• Office of Diversity, Equity and Community Engagement
• Office of Student Success

Scholarship & Fellowship Opportunities

Whether you are a prospective undergraduate considering applying to GW or current SEAS undergraduate who is looking for funding for your undergraduate study or considering applying to graduate study, we have information on scholarships and fellowships that may be appropriate for you. Visit our Financial Aid and Scholarships page to learn more

Name Change Resources

To ensure all members of our community feel welcome, GW has two approaches to the name change policy which includes (1) GWeb (Class Rosters and Blackboards), GWorld, and GWmail; and (2) transcripts, graduation papers, and other official documents. These processes are outlined below:

Changes to GWeb, GWorld, and GWMail

• Log onto GWeb -> CLICK “Student Record and Registration” -> CLICK “Student Records Information Menu” ->  CLICK “View/Update Preferred First Name” -> Add your preferred name and save it.
• Contact the GWorld Office  and be sure to have your old GWorld available. Tell them you’d like to update your GWorld to match your preferred name (for FREE). They will review with you the process from there.
• After the update has been made in GWeb, you can email GWIT via [email protected] and request your email account be updated to match your preferred name.

 

Transcripts, Diploma, and Employment Records

In order to change your name on your transcripts, diploma, or employment records, you must legally change your name. After a legal name change is documented, your name can be changed on all official documents. If you are an alumnus, you can also request an updated diploma with your current legal name. For both, you will need to fill out the Request For Name Update form. After the form is complete, contact the Office of the Registrar and a university official will review with you the rest of the process.

 

Contact Us

If you have any questions or want to meet with a staff person, please email [email protected].