November 2025 Student Newsletter |
Dear CCAS Graduate Students,
Fall weather is finally here! We hope you can take a moment to enjoy the cooler weather and fall leaves.
This month's newsletter is full of important reminders and resources, including Spring 2026 registration deadlines, information on The Store, key dates for Fall 2025 graduates, and more!
Looking for past issues of our newsletter? Check out our revamped Student Newsletter page for the archives!
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Upcoming Graduate Student Events |
Wednesday, November 19, 2025 from 5:15 - 6:15pm | University Student Center, Amphitheater
In this session, moderated by CCAS Dean Paul Wahlbeck, panelists will discuss the incredible images of space made by large instruments such as the James Webb Space Telescope. Hear about why we are fascinated by these pictures, what scientific insights they reveal, what infrastructure is needed to develop such big science projects, and how society benefits from these efforts. Please register in advance to attend.
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Important Reminders & Resources |
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Classes will not be held Mon, Nov 24 - Sat, Nov 29 in observance of Thanksgiving Break.
In addition, University offices will be closed Thurs, Nov 27 and Fri, Nov 28.
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Please review the Registrar’s Office Fall/ Spring Schedule page for a full list of Fall 2025 and Spring 2026 registration deadlines.
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The last day to withdraw from a Fall 2025 course via GWeb was Nov 2. Students wishing to withdraw from a Fall 2025 course at this point in the semester must submit an RTF to ccasgradserv@gwu.edu.
- Nov 6: Spring 2026 course registration opened in GWeb
- Nov 17: First day to submit an RTF-EZ for Spring 2026;
First day for Spring 2026 Consortium registration (please send approved Consortium forms to ccasgradserv@gwu.edu for processing);
Waitlists for Spring 2026 courses available at 9am
- If you have a hold that prevents registration, you will need to complete the action listed in the hold message before the hold can be removed. Don't forget - a hold may only be removed by the office that placed the hold.
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If you started your program of study in the Fall 2025 semester, please make sure that you have turned in all official documents and transcripts required as part of the admissions process. If you have not submitted your transcripts, you will notice a hold on your account and will be unable to register for Spring 2026 courses. If you have a transcript hold, please reach out to our Admissions team at askccas@gwu.edu.
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General information on common holds can be found on the Registrar’s Office website; information on financial holds can be found on the Student Accounts Office website.
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Be sure to check your Student Accounts eBill to see if you have an outstanding balance due. Per GW’s Student Accounts Past-Due Policy, payment of all tuition charges and other applicable fees is due by the first day of the semester, unless you are actively participating in a GW monthly payment plan.
- The first late fee for an outstanding Student Account balance will be a flat, $75 fee charged on November 14.
- The second late fee for an outstanding Student Account balance will be equal to 5% of the outstanding balance, and will be charged on December 15.
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Both the Late Payments policy and a full breakdown of financial due dates and deadlines can be found on the Student Accounts Office website.
- If you will be completing your thesis or dissertation in Fall 2025, please continue to be mindful of ETD clearance deadlines for both Ph.D. students and for Master’s students completing a thesis.
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Resource Highlight: The Store |
Food insecurity can look different for everyone, such as running out of meal swipes and limiting meals, eating snacks or other non-nourishing foods for meals, or stress/ anxiety about where the next meal is going to come from. This can often lead to not being able to focus on school. If The Store sounds like an appropriate resource for you, see below for additional information about their operations.
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The Store is the George Washington University’s on-campus food pantry, providing students free access to fresh food, dry goods, and hygiene items. In the 2024–2025 academic year, The Store distributed more than 50,000 pounds of food to 950 students across 10,000 visits.
The Store is located in the District House basement level, in B121. Please check their website for opening hours.
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How can I access The Store? |
The Store's pantry is open to any GW students who are experiencing food insecurity, as long as they are enrolled in at least one credit hour and do not have another staff/ faculty designation at GW.
Before visiting The Store for the first time, complete their intake form (linked from The Store's website under "I want to shop.") You can visit The Store as soon as you have received their confirmation email. You will be registered in their system within 24 hours, and should only need to show the confirmation email on your first visit.
Each time you shop, you will swipe your GWorld, and then shop with a basket. The Store asks shoppers to come once a week and to follow the color category limits system to ensure that they are able to serve everyone who walks through their doors. Once you finish shopping, you will check out with a staff member. Please bring your own bag. If there are any questions or concerns, please reach out to thegwstore@gwu.edu.
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Can I help support The Store? |
In short, yes!
If you would like to get involved with The Store, check out their website! They have plenty of opportunities to volunteer, either for a specific event or as a regular volunteer. They will also work with your Student Org to host a food drive. Short on time? You can also drop off donations during their regular opening hours or by appointment, or purchase items directly from their Amazon wishlist.
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Fall Career Readiness Workshops |
Thank you for attending our Career Readiness Workshops this semester! In our recent series, AI & The Future of Work, Erin Ahart and Dr. Ruffner-Ceaser addressed the current job market and skills CCAS graduate students need to thrive in an AI-driven world.
Watch past Career Readiness Workshop recordings on our CCAS Career Services YouTube channel! Look out for featured videos and podcast episodes!
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1:1 Career Coaching Appointments |
Career counselors Erin Ahart and Dr. Ruffner-Ceaser are available to meet with students throughout the year. Students can schedule an appointment on Handshake. Visit our website or email CCAS_careers@gwu.edu for more information.
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Fall 2025 Graduation Application |
Students completing their final program requirements in Fall 2025 must submit an online graduation application for Fall 2025 in order to graduate and receive their diplomas (or certificates).
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Please visit the Registrar's Office Application Deadlines page for a full list of graduation application deadlines. If you need to review your graduation application to check your diploma name or mailing address, please log in to GWeb and select "View Graduation Application."
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- November 15: Submit the online graduation application via GWeb
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December 20: Deadline to submit name changes (complete the Biographical Update Form, making sure to indicate that you have Applied for Graduation - step 4 in the graduation application instructions)
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December 20: Deadline to submit diploma mailing address changes (complete the Biographical Update Form, making sure to indicate that you have Applied for Graduation - step 5 in the graduation application instructions)
- January 9, 2026: Degree conferral date, which will be printed on your diploma
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March 2026: Begin checking your GW inbox for details about GW Commencement and CCAS graduation celebrations! Review the GW IT site for information on keeping your GW email active.
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Funding, Fellowships, Internships, & Employment Opportunities |
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Please feel free to reach out to us at ccasgradserv@gwu.edu if you have any questions.
Sincerely,
The Student Services Team
Office of Graduate Studies
Columbian College of Arts and Sciences
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