Other Resources

DSS is committed to fostering a positive student experience, and these resources reflect that commitment. Students who are formally registered with DSS can make use of these resources throughout their time at the university. We will be happy to assist you as you navigate your academic careers.

• Academic Support: Academic Support is provided by Academic Commons in the Gelman Library, providing support for peer tutoring, speaking with instructors, taking notes, using a textbook efficiently, studying for exams and tests, and time management and scheduling.
• Career Development: Career Support Specialists in the Career Services Office provide job and internship guidance.
• Conflict Education & Student Accountability (CESA): Conflict Education & Student Accountability (CESA, formerly known as Student Rights & Responsibilities) engages across GW to foster equitable and restorative accountability to community standards.
• Counseling & Psychological Services (CAPS): GW CAPS works collaboratively with students to provide compassionate, comprehensive, and inclusive mental health services that foster emotional and personal development.
• Office of Student Success: The Office of Student Success partners with schools and departments and student affairs to inform and shape factors that positively affect student progress, retention, graduation, and the overall student experience.
• Student Health Center: The Student Health Center (SHC) is a multidisciplinary, integrated, student healthcare service that provides outpatient confidential, student centered care in an accessible, safe, culturally sensitive, and supportive environment.
• Study Abroad Support: We can help identify disability accommodations within your study abroad program.
• Writing Center: The GW Writing Center offers free, peer-based support to students and faculty from across the university.