2. In this presentation there are five sections for you to review:
1. Introduction & Requirements
2. Items to Submit
3. Your GW Accounts
4. Academic Planning & Course Registration
5. Student Policies
After viewing the presentation you will need to pass the quiz (Available on
Blackboard)
If you don’t successfully complete the quiz, a hold will be placed on your academic record. If
you have a hold on your record, then you won’t be able to register for classes in the next
semester.
Hold on Your Record = No Course Registration
Welcome to SEAS!
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3. Your Module Requirements
All Students Must
Complete:
1. New Graduate Student
Orientation Module
2. Your Department Module
• Computer Science (CS)
• Electrical and Computer Engineering
(ECE)
• Civil and Environmental Engineering
(CEE)
• Engineering Management and Systems
Engineering (EMSE)
• Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering
(MAE)
• Biomedical Engineering (BME)
3. Academic Expectations Module
International Students
Must Also Complete:
• International Module (J1 & F1)
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4. SEAS: School of Engineering and Applied Science
GWid
Your student number. Your Gwid# is the letter 'G' followed by an eight-
digit number. Example: G12345678
GWorld Card
Your student identification card.
Marvin Center
The student center
and book store located at
800 21st Street NW, lower floor
Important GW Terms
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5. Colonial Central
A one-stop-shop for student accounts, student financial
assistance, and the registrar. It is located on the bottom floor of
the Marvin Center.
Science and Engineering Hall (SEH)
The main engineering building,
located at 800 22nd Street, N.W.
SEH
Science and Engineering Hall, this is the home of the School of
Engineering and Applied Science, as well as other science
departments.
Important GW Terms
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6. Gelman
The Estelle and Melvin Gelman Library
is the main library located on the Foggy Bottom
Campus diagonally across from the SEH
on H & 22nd streets. More information about our
library resources.
Lerner
The Learner Health and Wellness Center is
located on the corner of 23rd and G. More
information about the wellness center.
Important GW Terms
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7. Do I need to submit my transcripts?
Check your admission letter. It will say if you are required to submit transcripts.
If yes…
Submit final, official transcripts for all post-secondary courses you’ve completed.
View our official transcript policy
Deadlines to submit final, official transcripts:
• Fall: November 1st of the year you started
• Spring: March 15th of the year you started
• Summer: July 1st of the year you started
What if I don’t submit my transcripts on time?
Failure to submit your transcripts will result in a hold being placed on your record.
Are you from China, Iran, or India?
You will need to follow additional steps to submit your transcripts.
Submit: Final Transcripts
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Send Official Transcripts to:
SEAS Office of Graduate
Admissions Suite 2885
800 22nd Street, N.W.
Washington, DC 20052
8. Are you under 26 years old?
If you were under 26 years of age on the
first day of your first semester, you are
required to submit your immunization
record.
For your privacy, submit this form directly to
Student Health Services.
More information about the mandatory
health immunization form (Chinese &
English versions available)
Submit: Immunization Form
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Deliver your forms to by
hand, by mail, or by fax
(Include your GWID) to:
Student Health Service
Attn: Immunization Record
2141 K Street, NW Suite 501
Washington, DC 20037
Fax: 202-973-8220
Alternate Fax: 202-973-1572
9. Your GWid is your student number.
This unique identifier is a “G”, followed by an eight-digit
number.
Example: G12345678
Where can I find my GWid?
Your GWid is on your admissions letter and is used to
access many of our online systems.
GWid FAQs
Your GWid
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10. GW uses a Google-based email system.
NetID
You are assigned a NetID, which is the first part of your new
email address (the part of the email address that’s before
____@gwu.edu)
Your NetID is used to access our online systems.
Get your NetID
Reminder: Check your GW email account on a regular basis,
because this is where all GW communication is sent.
Your GW Email Account
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11. After you register for classes, you can get your GWorld card.
This is your student identification card (ID) and it gives you access
to various campus resources, such as the library, the health and
wellness center, and after-hours laboratories, etc.
What do I need to bring to get my GWorld card?
•Your photo ID
•Your GWid number
Where do I get my GWorld card?
Colonial Central, lower floor of the Marvin Center, which is at 800 21st
Street NW, to get your GWorld card.
GWorld Card
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Follow GWorld Card on social media.
Gworld Card and @GWorldCard
12. SEAS Computing Facilities, located on the B2 floor of Science and
Engineering Hall (SEH), provides, coordinates, and manages a
comprehensive integrated set of computers, software, and network
resources dedicated to engineering and computer science
programs.
First get your GWorld card, then visit SEAS
Computing Facilities to request a SEAS account.
Please note that this account is different from NetID
SEAS Computing Facilities
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13. If you receive any grade below B− you are required to review your
program of study with your advisor.
Masters (MS) Students: If you receive 2 grades of F OR 3 grades below B−, you will be barred
from further enrollment in graduate courses, and will not be readmitted as a degree candidate.
Doctoral (Ph.D.) students: If you receive 2 grades of F OR 3 grades below B−, your graduate
study will be terminated and further enrollment prohibited. Courses that you earn grades below
B− are not included in the total credit-hour requirement for the degree.
Repeat Courses
You may not repeat for credit a course where you received a grade of C− or above, unless
required to do so by the department Chair.
Please consult the Bulletin for more details and for requirements for certificate and professional
degree students.
Important: SEAS Academic Requirements
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14. You must meet with your academic advisor and complete
an individual Student Educational Plan in DegreeMAP
before the end of your first semester.
Details about DegreeMAP, an online advising software,
will be sent to you within the first month of classes.
Note: If you have missing or incomplete program plans, a
hold will be placed on your record that will prevent you
from registering for classes.
Academic Advising
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15. How do I know who my academic advisor is?
Your academic advisor’s name and contact information can be found on
your online admissions letter.
I have been in touch with the Advanced Degree Program
Coordinator. Can he or she advise me?
No. The Advanced Degree Program Coordinator is there to guide you
through the administrative processes of being a student and are not
qualified to advise you on academic matters.
Can I request to change my academic advisor?
Yes. Please ask your department’s Advanced Degree Program
Coordinator for instructions on requesting a new advisor.
How do I go about meeting with my advisor?
Visit your advisor during his or her advising hours or request an
appointment.
Academic Advising FAQs
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16. Register for classes online through the GWeb Banner system
How to Register for Classes (Office of the Registrar)
Don’t Wait!
You should register for classes as soon as possible because sections fill up quickly.
Know the Deadlines for Registration and Drop/Add Courses
There are significant fees for late registrations and/or dropping a course after the
semester starts. Check the Office of the Registrar's website carefully to avoid
penalties.
Contact your academic advisor or Advanced Degree Program Coordinator for
specific questions about registration.
Register For Classes with GWeb
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For the most up-to-date information on registration, check your GW email and follow Colonial Central on
social media. Colonial Central @ColonialCentral
17. Grading System
The following grading system is
used:
•A = Excellent
•B = Good
•C = Minimum Pass
•F = Fail
•Other grades that may be
assigned are A−, B+, B−, C+,
and C−.
Symbols that may appear
include:
•CR = Credit
•NC = No Credit
•AU = Audit
•I = Incomplete
•IPG = In Progress
•W = Authorized Withdrawal
•Z = Unauthorized
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18. Prerequisite Courses Are Included in Your overall
GPA
Prerequisite courses (including EAP) do not count
towards your degree requirements, however, the
grades earned in these courses are calculated in your
overall GPA.
Grade Point Average (GPA) Calculations
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Full-Time Graduate Course Load
9 credit hours is the normal full-time course load for
Graduate students
19. If you withdraw from a course before the start of the semester you will
have 100% of the tuition charges cancelled.
After that, the full amount of tuition will not be refunded.
Learn more about the withdrawal and refund policy
Withdrawal and Refund Policy
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If you drop a course before
the end of the…
% Tuition Refunded
1st week of classes 90%
2nd week of classes 60%
3rd week of classes 40%
4th week of classes 25%
After the 4th week None
20. As a GW student, you must be
familiar with and abide by the
Code of Academic Integrity.
More information about the Code
of Academic Integrity.
The Academic Expectations
module will go over this content in
more detail.
Academic Integrity
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21. You must be enrolled every Spring and Fall
semester for the duration of your program.
Unable to Enroll for a Semester?
You must request a formal Leave of Absence. You may take up to a maximum
of two Leaves of Absence during the duration of your program. International
students MUST first make an appointment with their ISO advisor.
Get Approval and Make a Formal Request
Requests must be approved by your academic advisor. See the Advanced
Degree Program Coordinator for information on how to make a formal request by
contacting The Office of Graduate Admissions & Student Services at
seasgrad@gwu.edu.
If you don’t formally request a Leave of Absence (LOA), you will be withdrawn
from your program. Then you will be required to reapply if you want to continue in
the program.
Leave of Absence
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22. As a GW student, you must be
familiar with and abide by the
provisions of the Code of
Student Conduct.
Review the code carefully,
Download the PDF version.
Student Conduct
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23. Thank you for reviewing these slides. Please save a
copy to refer to later if necessary.
Questions?
Office of Graduate Admissions & Student Services at
seasgrad@gwu.edu.
After completing the quiz,
review the module for your department.
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