Physical access to Himmelfarb Library is restricted to graduate students, and undergraduate majors, medical residents, faculty and staff of The George Washington University Schools of Medicine and Health Sciences (SMHS), Milken Institute School of Public Health (GWSPH), and Nursing (SON). Faculty of other programs within the University also have onsite library access.
For questions or further information, please contact Catherine Sluder, Access Coordinator at crharris@gwu.edu.
SMHS = School of Medicine and Health Sciences
GWSPH = Milken Institute School of Public Health
SON = School of Nursing
UHS = GW Hospital
MFA = Medical Faculty Associates
CNHS = Children’s National Health System
IBS = Institute for Biomedical Sciences
M-ATS = Master of Science in Anatomical and Translational Sciences
GCATS = Graduate Certificate in Anatomical and Translational Sciences
GW Students
Unrestricted Onsite Himmelfarb Library Access
- SMHS/GWSPH/SON advanced degree students
- GW Medical and Health Sciences Residents
- Students pursuing advanced degrees in the following university programs:
- Biochemistry
- IBS
- M-ATS/GCATS
- Epidemiology/Biostatistics
Onsite Access to Himmelfarb Library's 1st Floor, B1 Level, & 3rd Floor (No Library Study Rooms Access)
- GW Undergraduate students with declared major in SMHS/GWSPH/SON
- GW Early Selection Program undergraduates (seven-year BA/MD program)
- CNHS Residents (with current GWorld card)
- Visiting Medical Students from another school currently on rotation at GW Hospital (with current GWorld card)
- Governor’s Health Sciences Academy students (with current GWorld card)
No Onsite Himmelfarb Access
- Students in non-SMHS/GWSPH/SON degree programs*
- University students taking an SMHS/GWSPH/SON class*
- Non-Degree students taking an SMHS/GWSPH/SON class*
- Consortium students taking an SMHS/GWSPH/SON class*
- Undergraduate students with declared minor in SMHS/GWSPH/SON
- Pre-Med undergraduates
- Tutors who are not seeking SMHS/GWSPH/SON degrees
- SMHS/GWSPH/SON students on a Leave of Absence
- All other University students
* NOTE: Class Professor may request semester onsite access for a student if the class meets in Himmelfarb and/or the student requires access to onsite physical reserve material. Physical Library access is restricted to the 1st floor, B1 level, and 3rd floor. (Library study room access is not permitted).
GW Alumni
Onsite Himmelfarb Access
- GW Alumni with an SMHS/GWSPH/SON degree
- SMHS/GWSPH/SON alumni are required to have a current Alumni GWorld card, which are available to purchase at the GWorld Office.
No Onsite Himmelfarb Access
- ALL other GW Alumni without an SMHS/GWSPH/SON degree
GW Faculty
Unrestricted Onsite Himmelfarb Access
- All current University faculty
- All Emeritus University faculty
No Onsite Himmelfarb Access
- All retired or former University faculty (including SMHS/GWSPH/SON)
GW Staff
Unrestricted Onsite Himmelfarb Access
- Current SMHS/GWSPH/SON staff (must have an active GWorld card.)
- Current MFA employees may visit the GWorld Office to acquire an MFA GWorld card. To add Himmelfarb Library access to their card, MFA employees should then reach out to Catherine Sluder, Himmelfarb Access Coordinator, at crharris@gwu.edu to request library access.
No Onsite Himmelfarb Access
- All retired or former University staff (including SMHS/GWSPH/SON)
GW Active Temporary Affiliates
Onsite Access to Himmelfarb Library's 1st Floor & B1 Level (No 3rd Floor or Library Study Rooms Access)
- Visiting Medical students currently on rotation at GW (must have a GWorld card)
- Visiting Medical and Health Sciences Residents (must have a GWorld card)
- Visiting Scholars (must have a GWorld card)
- Corporate Members (sponsored by Himmelfarb Library)
- Himmelfarb wage account employees not otherwise affiliated with the library: access only for work-related activities (must have a GWorld card)
No Onsite Himmelfarb Access
- SMHS/GWSPH/SON wage account employees not otherwise affiliated with the library*
- Visiting Scholars without a GWorld card
- All other University temporary affiliates
Non-GW Affiliates
No Onsite Himmelfarb Access
- Physical access to Himmelfarb Library is closed to the general public (including local area physicians).
(Last update: 12/18/2023)
