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GW Student Association | This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

As the official student government organization at GW, the Student Assocation (SA) is responsible for representing all registered graduate, undergraduate, and professional students.

GSEHD Student Association | http://studentorgs.gwu.edu/gsehdsa/

The purpose of the GSEHD SA is to represent the students of the Graduate School of Education and Human Development, to elucidate, express, and further their interests and concerns regarding School and University matters. The GSEHD SA shall encourage school unity between students of the Graduate School of Education and Human Development.

Chi Sigma Iota Rho Theta | This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Chi Sigma Iota is the international honor society for counselors-in-training, counselor educators, and professional counselors.

Education Policy Student Association | http://www.gwu.edu/~epsa/

The Education Policy Student Association brings together graduate students enrolled in the Graduate School of Education and Human Development at The George Washington University, faculty, staff, alumni, policymakers, scholars, and advocates to build a greater understanding of federal, state and local issues related to education policy.

Higher Education Student Association | http://studentorgs.gwu.edu/hesa | This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

As part of The George Washington University and The Graduate School of Education and Human Development (GSEHD), the Higher Education Student Association (HESA) is committed to a pursuit of excellence for all students interested in the field of higher education administration. Established in 1976, HESA was created to foster a sense of community among HEA students, alumni, and faculty; to provide a forum for the exchange of ideas on current issues in higher education; and to provide opportunities for professional and personal development.

Human and Organizational Studies (HOS) Student Association

The HOS Student Association seeks to broaden educational goals, focused around education, business, communication, and management. The association challenges students to be participatory members of the GSEHD community and encourages self-reliance in taking leadership roles.

International Education Association | http://www.gwu.edu/~iea

The International Education Association (IEA) was created to share relevant information, network with fellow students, and experience the social side of our nation's capital.

Museum Education Student Association

The purpose of the Museum Education Student Association is to foster and maintain credibility and integrity of the Museum Education Program and museum education profession.

Phi Delta Kappa

Phi Delta Kappa (PDK) International is a professional organization for men and women in education. Founded in 1906, it now has over 100,000 members and over 660 chapters across the United States, Canada, and 12 other countries, including a chapter here at GW. For additional information on membership and this year's events calendar please contact GSEHD Alumni This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .

Black Graduate Student Association

The Black Graduate Student Association (BGSA) at The George Washington University was founded in 1993 by a group of future black professionals who saw a greater need in the graduate community. If you are interested in learning more and/or becoming involved, contact BGSA at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .

The Office of Grad Life | http://gradlife.gwu.edu

The mission of the Office of Grad Life (OGL) is to provide GW graduate and professional students consolidated information and resources through various electronic media (Web site, listserv, and email), advocacy through meeting with students, learning opportunities through various co-curricular initiatives, and community building opportunities through various social, recreational, and cultural events.

The Student Activities Center | http://gwired.gwu.edu/sac/

The Student Activities Center (SAC) provides resources for graduate and professional students as well as undergraduates, including events and activities, employment, and mentoring and community services opportunities.

University Hearing Board | http://gwired.gwu.edu/osjs/TheUniversityHearingBoard/

The Office of Student Judicial Services is responsible for the non-academic campus judiciary. Graduate students are encouraged to apply as justices on the University Hearing Board.