April 12, 2026 – Cherry Blossom 10-Miler
On Sunday, April 12, 2026, the Cherry Blossom 10-Miler will take place in the District. The race will begin at the Washington Monument grounds and traverse East Potomac Park, Ohio Dr. SW,...
Advisory Archive
Browse through past advisories below.
April 11, 2026 – National Cherry Blossom Festival Parade
On Saturday, April 11, 2026, the National Cherry Blossom Festival Parade will take place on Constitution Avenue NW between 7th Street NW and 17th Street NW.
March 21, 2026 – Rock ‘n’ Roll Half Marathon and 5k
On Saturday, March 21, 2026, the Rock ‘n’ Roll Half Marathon and 5k will take place in Washington, DC. The 5k is scheduled to begin at 7:30 a.m., followed by the Half Marathon at 8:00 a.m.
Operating Status Update for Monday, March 16, 2026
All university campuses and centers will be open on Monday, March 16, with instructional and administrative continuity to allow flexibility.
March 12, 2026 – Safety Exercise
Thursday, March 12, from 6 a.m. to 10 a.m., the university will conduct a safety exercise to test various emergency preparedness and response protocols.
Operating Status for Monday, February 23, 2026
All university campuses and centers will be open after a delayed start at 11 a.m. on Monday, Feb. 23.
Walk for Peace - Anticipated Impacts to Foggy Bottom Campus
The Walk for Peace will conclude in Washington, D.C., on Tuesday and Wednesday, Feb. 10 and 11, 2026.
Operating Status for Saturday, January 31, 2026
All GW campuses and centers will be open on time on Saturday, January 31, 2026. Operations will proceed normally with in-person classes and staff work.