TSPPPA Graduate Student Orientation 2023
Welcome, Trachtenberg School of Public Policy and Public Administration Graduate Students!
You have earned your place at this prestigious institution, and when you complete your degree, you will enter into a network of more than 310,000 alumni living and working in Washington D.C., in all 50 states, and over 150 countries throughout the world. Our goal is to connect new graduate students with useful campus resources that will assist them during their time as graduate students.
The TSPPPA Graduate Student Orientation Guide provides an overview of important information for prospective and current graduate students, as well as campus services and resources.
Registration is currently Please proceed to register for your classes.
All registration dates and instructions can be found on the Registrar’s website.
MPA and MPP Students should refer to your welcome email for a recommended list of courses and advisor contact information. MA-ENRP students should contact their advisors.
The Office of Student Financial Assistance administers financial aid to both our undergraduate and graduate students. For specific questions about your aid package, please contact our office at 202-994-6620 or [email protected]. You can also visit the financial aid website.
If you have questions about any TSPPPA funding, please reach out to Lindsey Duble-Dice, the Director of Admission and Recruitment for Trachtenberg School of Public Policy and Public Administration.
You may visit the GWorld Office during business hours to get your card. Students must comply with GW's vaccine requirement before arriving on campus. More information can be found here.
GW IT provides innovative technology solutions to promote and advance teaching, learning, research, and support for the GW community.
Whether you looking to interact with others that have similar career interests, searching for an opportunity to get involved, or are interested in attending visiting speaker events, students at the Trachtenberg School can get involved in several ways. Visit here for more.
Gelman Library serves as a hub for research and learning on the Foggy Bottom
campus. It provides a variety of study areas to meet the needs of different types of
learners, as well as classrooms and access to specialized tools and resources.
Starting in mid-July, all Fall 2022 enrolled students will officially be in GW's system and will receive a comprehensive email from Denise Fowler, the Director of Career and Alumni Services so that you can begin to access TSPPPA career services. In the meantime, you are welcome to access the wealth of resources we have available on the Career Advancement section of the TSPPPA website which includes Career Development Guides, Public Service Field Employment Resources, Job Boards, Fellowships, and more!
We take the safety, health, and well-being of our community seriously. GW continues to monitor the COVID-19 situation and respond in support of the University community. For all recent communications, updates, and plans for the upcoming semesters, please visit: https://coronavirus.gwu.edu/
There are a number of parking garages available should you choose to drive to campus. Be sure to review the
parking garage rates and hours before you arrive.