Welcome, Alumni!

The Libraries appreciate the continuing support of the GW Alumni community. We welcome you in your pursuit of lifelong learning and knowledge acquisition. 

Access and Entry Requirements

In the 2020-21 academic year, entrance to Gelman library is only available to residential students and to GW students, faculty, and staff who have special permission to be on campus (the on-campus cohort). Those who are not part of the on-campus cohort will not have physical access to campus buildings. During this time, alumni are not eligible to access the libraries. 

Borrowing Privileges

Borrowing privileges are extended to GW Alumni for $50 per year.  Alumni with borrowing privileges may request items through the catalog and pick them up in the front lobby of Gelman Library by appointment. For more details, see the Book Retrieval and Pick Up page or the details about Alumni borrowing privileges page. Alumni are not eligible to request books be mailed to them.

eResources for Alumni

GW alumni have access to a selected set of eresources brought to you by the generous support of the GW Alumni Association and GW Libraries. For more information see eresources for alumni.

Questions?

For questions about your GWorld card and NetID, contact the Alumni Online Community at alumolc@gwu.edu or 1-800-Alumni7

For help with library resources and services, please Ask Us.