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.
Upcoming Events
Tuesday, September 30
5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
In-Person: New York, NY
Idealist Graduate School FairWednesday, October 1
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
In-Person: New York, NY
Coffee Chats: Variety Coffee*
*Sign up requiredFriday, October 3
10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
In-Person: Williamsburg, VA
William & Mary Fall Graduate & Professional School FairMonday, October 6
9:30 AM - 5:00 PM
In-Person: East Lansing, MI
Coffee Chats: Foster Coffee Co. near Michigan State*
*Sign up requiredMonday, October 6
11:00 AM - 3:00 PM
In-Person: Blacksburg, VA
Virginia Tech Graduate & Professional School FairTuesday, October 7
10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
In-Person: Blacksburg, VA
Coffee Chats: Lighthouse Coffee*
Sign-up RequiredTuesday, October 7
10:00 AM - 4:30 PM
In-Person: Ann Arbor, MI
Coffee Chats: Starbucks near University of Michigan*
*Sign up requiredTuesday, October 7
3:00 PM - 6:00 PM
In-Person: Syracuse, New York
Syracuse University Graduate School FairTuesday, October 7
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
In-Person: Ann Arbor, Michigan
APSIA Michigan Graduate School FairWednesday, October 8
11:00 AM - 5:00 PM
In-Person: Ithaca, New York
Coffee Chats at Fresh Marché*
*Sign up requiredTuesday, October 14
10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
In-Person: Austin, Texas
University of Texas at Austin Graduate School FairWednesday, October 15
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
In-Person: Durham, North Carolina
APSIA North Carolina Graduate School FairThursday, October 16
10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
In-Person: College Station, Texas
Texas A&M University Graduate Schools and Program ExpoMonday, October 27
1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
In-Person: San Diego, California
University of California San Diego Graduate School FairThursday, October 30
4:00 PM - 7:00 PM
In-Person: Los Angeles, California
University of California Los Angeles Graduate & Professional School FairSaturday, November 8
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
In-Person: Birmingham, Alabama
National Association of African American Honors Programs Opportunity FairSaturday, November 22
In-Person: Seattle, Washington
NWMUN SeattleMonday, November 24
9:30 AM - 1:30 PM
In-Person: Chicago, Illinois
AMUN ChicagoSunday, March 29
4:30 PM - 6:00 PM
In-Person: New York, New York
NMUN NYCMonday, April 6
4:30 PM - 6:00 PM
In-Person: New York, New York
NMUN NYCPast Events
Tuesday, June 10
In-Person: Washington, D.C.
CNCT Summer Intern Grad FairMonday, June 16th
In-person: Washington, DC
Council on Opportunity in Education NSLC Graduate School FairMonday, June 23
In-person: Monterey, California
Defense Language Institute and Foreign Language Center Graduate School FairFriday, July 11th
In-person: Washington, DC
Global Ties Career ConnectionsThursday, July 18
In-person: Washington College of Law – Grossman Hall
National Peace Corps Association's Career & Higher Education FairMonday, September 8
In-Person: West Lafayette, Indiana
Purdue Public Impact FairTuesday, September 9
In-Person: Bloomington, Indiana
Coffee Chats: Starbucks near Indiana University BloomingtonTuesday, September 9
In-Person: Washington, DC
QS DC Connect Masters EventWednesday, September 10
In-Person: Washington, DC
CNCT Congressional Fall Graduate School FairMonday, September 15
In-Person: Brighton, Massachusetts
Coffee Chats near Boston CollegeTuesday, September 16
In-Person: Brookline, Massachusetts
Coffee Chats: Pavement Coffee - Boston UniversityTuesday, September 16
In-Person: Boston, Massachusetts
QS Boston Graduate School FairSaturday, September 20
In-Person: Baltimore, MD
UMBC McNair Conference Graduate School FairTuesday, September 23
In-Person: Washington, DC
APSIA DC Graduate School FairThursday, September 25
In-Person: Charlottesville, VA
UVA Fall Graduate & Professional School FairThursday, September 25
In-Person: Charlottesville, VA
Coffee Chats: Starbucks near UVAThursday, September 25
In-Person: New York, NY
APSIA NYC Graduate School FairFriday, September 26
In-Person: New York, NY
Coffee Chats: Variety Coffee- Virtual Admissions Events
Virtual events are a chance to connect with the Graduate Admissions Team from anywhere.
Upcoming Events
Tuesday, October 14
8:00 PM - 9:00 PM IST
Virtual
SEED Masterclass: How Do We Change What's Possible? Global Efforts to Combat Climate ChangeFriday, October 17, 2025
1:00 - 4:30 PM EST
Virtual via Zoom
2025 PPIA Virtual Graduate School FairThursday, October 23
11:00 AM ET - 1:45 PM ET
Virtual
APSIA Online Graduate SchoolWednesday, November 5
7:00 PM - 8:00 PM IST
Virtual
SEED Masterclass: Firms as Actors in Contemporary International RelationsPast Events
Thursday, July 24
Virtual
APSIA Online 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 information 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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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