July 2026 Student Newsletter |
Dear CCAS Graduate Students,
Summer is finally here! Whether you are working, taking classes, or simply decompressing from last semester, we hope you take the time you need to do something you enjoy.
Our "Summer Edition" newsletters, published in June and July, will be slightly shorter and contain key information about important policies and upcoming deadlines.
Looking for past issues of our newsletter? Check out our Student Newsletter page for the archives!
|
|
|
|
Important Reminders & Resources |
|
|
|
Beginning in Fall 2026, students enrolled in any in-person credits across GW's campuses in the DC region will now be eligible to participate in the U‑Pass Student Transit Program during the fall and spring semesters!
Through this program, eligible students may receive unlimited access to Metrorail and Metrobus services for a fee of $130 per semester.
|
|
|
|
|
-
As a reminder, the Gelman Library is still closed for summer HVAC repairs until August 23, 2026. You can still access library services during the Gelman Library closure. Check out the Gelman Library Building Closure page for more information!
-
If you are completing your final program requirements in Summer 2026, please don't forget to submit an online graduation application for Summer 2026 by July 15, 2026.
-
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."
-
Review the GW Alumni Account FAQs. Once you complete your degree requirements, you are subject to the alumni email storage limit. The FAQ page includes tips to maintain access to your GW email and the information in your GW-associated Google Drive and Calendar.
-
If you will be completing your thesis or dissertation in Summer 2026, please continue to be mindful of ETD clearance deadlines for both Ph.D. students and for Master’s students completing a thesis.
-
The 2026 Summer Sessions are underway! As a reminder, you are not required to register in Summer Sessions to maintain enrollment unless specifically directed to do so by your program. Please visit the Registrar's Office Summer Sessions page for a full list of key registration dates. Key dates this month include:
- Sunday, July 12: Last day to add a Summer Session II class via RTF-EZ; the last day to drop a Summer Session II class via any means.
- Sunday, July 26: Last day to withdraw from a Summer Session II class with a grade of “W” using the RTF-EZ or GWeb.
- Please note that the 100% tuition refund period is shorter in Summer Sessions than it is during the fall and spring semesters. Pay close attention to how the length of your Summer Session course compares to the schedule laid out in the Tuition Refund Policy.
- Enrollment in the Student Accounts Office's Fall 2026 Monthly Payment Plan will be open from July 11 - August 9, 2026.
-
The monthly payment plan enables students or their authorized users to pay current Fall, Spring, and Summer semester tuition and fees in four equal payments per semester.
-
You can enroll in the Monthly Payment Plan via your Student Accounts eBill. Check out the Student Accounts Office's Enrolling in a Payment Plan tutorial for a step-by-step walkthrough!
- The GW Trustworthy AI Initiative is currently recruiting participants for a research study on Human–AI Interaction. The study explores how humans and AI agents work together on decision-making tasks and is open to currently enrolled GW students who are 18 years of age or older, regardless of major. Participants will be accepted on a rolling basis over the summer.
- Participation involves a single in-person session (approximately 60 minutes) at the GW Science and Engineering Hall (SEH) Sociotechnical Sandbox. Participants will role-play fictional student personas, collaborate with an AI advisor to complete simulated academic advising tasks, and complete brief surveys throughout the session. Participants will receive $20 for completing the study.
- If you are interested in participating, please email Sarah Starr at sarah.starr@gwu.edu with the subject line "Human-AI Interaction Study." Please contact Sarah Starr with any questions or concerns.
|
|
|
|
Registration Policy Reminders & Tips |
|
|
|
|
All CCAS graduate students are required to register continuously each fall and spring semester until the completion of their program.
|
|
|
|
-
As a reminder, Fall 2026 registration is still open via GWeb!
- Looking for an easier way to browse available courses? Try using the course search tool!
-
The course search is based on the Schedule of Classes, so it includes meeting time information and current-semester CRNs.
- To browse available, graduate-level courses, select the desired Department/ Subject and then filter for Course Number between 6000-8999.
- See below for an example (click the image to expand it).
|
-
Planning to take a Consortium course in Fall 2026? Be sure to review the Registrar's Office's Consortium page for registration forms and procedures. Please send your completed Consortium registration forms to ccasgradserv@gwu.edu for approval and processing.
- The Registrar's Office will not begin processing Consortium registration for Fall 2026 until the beginning of August. Students who have submitted their Consortium registration forms to our office should not expect to see the "placeholder course" until closer to the start of fall classes.
-
The deadline for Fall 2026 Consortium registration will be Friday, August 28.
-
If you wish to take a Leave of Absence (LOA) in Fall 2026, please review our LOA policy and discuss this option with your Director of Graduate Studies. If you choose to take an LOA, please complete a Registration Exceptions form and submit it to us at ccasgradserv@gwu.edu.
|
|
|
|
Thank you for utilizing Career Services this year! Whether you attended our Career Readiness Workshops or 1:1 Coaching Appointments, you took intentional steps to invest in your future.
Still want career support? Career counselors are available to meet with CCAS students and alumni throughout the year, even during the summer! Schedule an appointment on Handshake, visit our website, or email ccas_careers@gwu.edu for more information. As a reminder, you can view past Career Readiness workshops on the CCAS Career Services YouTube Channel.
|
|
|
|
Funding, Fellowships, Internships, & Employment Opportunities |
|
|
|
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
|
|
|
|
Manage your preferences | Opt Out using TrueRemove™
Got this as a forward? Sign up to receive our future emails.
View this email online.
|
801 22nd St NW Smith Hall 118 | Washington , DC 20052 US
|
|
|
|
This email was sent to ccasgradserv@gwu.edu.
To continue receiving our emails, add us to your address book.
|
|
|
|
