Connect With Us
Whether you're just starting to consider a graduate degree in the field of International Affairs or have already decided to make an investment to help you advance in the field, the next step is to connect with the Graduate Admissions Team! We invite you to attend an info session, grad fair, or connect with our students and alumni. We know that life gets busy and flexibility is essential, so we have options to connect both in-person and virtually. We update this page with additional events and online sessions as information is available, so check back frequently for the most updated information. We look forward to meeting you!
Register for an Information Session
- Information Sessions
Information sessions are led by an admissions counselor and give you the opportunity to ask questions about the application process and the Elliott School. There is a mix of in-person and virtual information session opportunities. Please check the registration calendar for upcoming dates and note whether the session you choose is in-person or virtual. Applicants who attend an information session will qualify for an application fee waiver. Once granted, this application fee waiver can only be applied once and for one new* application.
*Please note that the application fee is non-refundable after submission and fee waivers cannot be used retroactively. If you plan to use a fee waiver obtained through an information session, please attend the information session before submitting your application.- Campus Tours
If you live in or are travelling to Washington, D.C. - join us on campus! A general campus tour will give you the chance to see the entire GW campus but will not include Elliott School program-specific information.
We offer Elliott School Building Tours prior to our in-person information sessions, and may accommodate other times based on staff availability. Please email esiagrad
gwu [dot] edu (esiagrad[at]gwu[dot]edu) for more information.- Meet Us on the Road
Our office will be participating in a variety of in-person events to connect with you about your interest in the Elliott School.
Past Events
Tuesday, September 24
In-Person: Virginia Beach, Virginia
Virginia Wesleyan University Graduate School FairTuesday, September 24
In-person: Harrisonburg, Virginia
North Shenandoah Graduate & Professional School Fair (JMU)Tuesday, September 24
In-person: Washington, D.C.
APSIA DC Graduate School FairThursday, September 26
In-person: New York, New York
APSIA NYC Graduate School FairThursday, September 26
In-person: Towson, Maryland
Goucher College Fall Graduate School FairFriday, September 27
In-Person: Baltimore, Maryland
Coffee Chats @ good neighborWednesday, October 2
In-person: Washington, D.C.
CNCT Congressional Fall Grad FairFriday, October 4
In-person: Williamsburg, Virginia
College of William & Mary Graduate & Professional School FairTuesday, October 8
In-person: Austin, Texas
University of Texas at Austin Graduate School FairTuesday, October 8
In-person: Syracuse, New York
Syracuse University Graduate School FairWednesday, October 9
In-person: Lexington, Virginia
Virginia Military Institute Career and Internship FairWednesday, October 9
In-Person: Lawrenceville, Georgia
Info Session @ Georgia Gwinnett CollegeWednesday, October 9
In-Person: Plattsburgh, New York
SUNY Plattsburgh Graduate and Professional School FairWednesday, October 9
In-Person: New York, New York
Coffee Chats @ Variety Coffee RoastersWednesday, October 9
In-person: New York, New York
Idealist Graduate School FairThursday, October 10
In-Peron: Binghamton, New York
Binghamton University Graduate and Professional Schools FairThursday, October 10
In-Person: Atlanta, Georgia
Coffee Chats @ Land of a Thousand Hills CoffeeThursday, October 10
In-person: Atlanta, Georgia
Atlanta University Center Consortium Graduate School FairWednesday, October 16
In-person: Los Angeles, California
University of Southern California Graduate School FairWednesday, October 16
In-Person: Logan, Utah
Utah State University Graduate School FairWednesday, October 16
In-Person: Los Angeles, California
APSIA Information SessionThursday, October 17
In-person: Provo, Utah
Brigham Young University Graduate School FairThursday, October 17 - Friday, October 18
In-Person: Los Angeles, California
Coffee Chats @ Alchemist Coffee ProjectFriday, October 18
In-Person: Salt Lake City, Utah
Coffee Chats @ Culture CoffeeSaturday, October 19
In-person: Riverside, California
California Forum for Diversity in Graduate EducationWednesday, October 23
In-person: Gainesville, Florida
GatorMUN MeetingThursday, October 24
In-person: Gainesville, Florida
University of Florida Graduate and Professional School FairThursday, October 24
In-Person: Gainesville, Florida
Info Session @ University of FloridaFriday, October 25
In-Person: Orlando, Florida
Coffee Chats at Foxtail CoffeeMonday, October 28
In-person: Tallahassee, Florida
Florida State University Information SessionFriday, November 1
In-Person: Houston, Texas
Coffee Chats @ Brass TacksSaturday, November 2
In-person: Prairie View, Texas
National Association of African-American Honors Programs Graduate School FairThursday, November 7
In-person: Hampton, Virginia
Graduate and Professional School FairFriday, November 8
In-person: Arlington, Virginia
NMUN DCTuesday, November 12 - Wednesday, November 13
In-Person: Madrid, Spain
Coffee Chats @ El Patio Vertical
Wednesday, November 13
In-person: Madrid, Spain
APSIA Madrid Graduate School Fair
Thursday, November 14 - Friday, November 15
In-Person: Berlin, Germany
Coffee Chats @ Exclusive CoffeeFriday, November 15
In-person: Berlin, Germany
APSIA Berlin Graduate School FairMonday, November 18
In-Person: Geneva Switzerland
Coffee Chats @ C Bar & Lounge
Monday, November 18
In-person: Geneva, Switzerland
APSIA Geneva Graduate School FairFriday, November 22
In-Person: Seattle, Washington
Coffee Chats @ Cafe SolsticeSaturday, November 23
In-person: Seattle, Washington
NWMUN Opportunity FairMonday, November 25
In-person: Chicago, Illinois
AMUN Graduate School and Career ExpoSunday, April 6
In-person: New York, New York
NMUN NY Opportunity FairSunday, April 13
In-person: New York, New York
NMUN NY Opportunity Fair- Virtual Admissions Events
Virtual events are a chance to connect with the Graduate Admissions Team from anywhere.
Past Events
Saturday, October 19
Virtual
Ashoka University Graduate School FairTuesday, October 22
Virtual
EducationUSA Sub-Saharan Africa Virtual College Fair 2024 (Graduate Session)Thursday, October 24
Virtual
APSIA Online Graduate School Fair IIThursday, November 7
Virtual
North Carolina Graduate, Law, and Professional School FairWednesday, February 5
Virtual
Foreign Affairs Virtual Graduate School Fair- Connect with Current Students or Alumni
Student and Alumni Directory
If you are interested in connecting with a current graduate student or graduate program alum from the Elliott School, please complete a short form and click submit to be taken to a directory of students and alumni.
Should you have any questions, please email us at esiagrad
gwu [dot] edu (esiagrad[at]gwu[dot]edu).- Group Information Session
Are you interested in bringing a group to visit the Elliott School? Or are you looking for a personalized virtual info session for your group? Complete this form to request a Group Info Session for groups from college grad-preparatory programs, community organizations, employers, etc.
Please note that it is difficult for us to accommodate groups below the 11th-grade level. Due to high visitor volume and staffing limitations, we are unfortunately not able to grant every request we receive. All requests must be made at least 2 weeks in advance.
- Meet the Graduate Admissions Team
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Javeria Ali
Enrollment Coordinator
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Nicole Campbell
Executive Director, Graduate Admissions and International Partnerships
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Olivia Dunn
Admissions Coordinator
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Danielle Goldstein
Associate Director of Graduate Admissions
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Claire Hardiman
Assistant Director of Graduate Admissions
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Erin Heffernan
Assistant Director of Graduate Admissions