June 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!
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Important Reminders & Resources |
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The University will be closed with no classes held on Friday, June 19, 2026 in observance of Juneteenth.
In addition, the Student Services office will close at 2:00PM on Thursday, June 18, 2026 in accordance with the University early dismissal schedule.
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- 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!
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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.
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Please visit the Registrar's Office Application Deadlines page for a full list of graduation application deadlines.
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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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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.
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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.
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Registration for 2026 Summer Session courses is open! 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, June 14: Last day to withdraw from a Summer Session I class with a grade of “W” using the RTF-EZ or GWeb.
- Monday, June 29: First day of Summer Session II classes.
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Thursday, July 2: Last day for ALL Consortium registration scheduled during Summer Session II.
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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.
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Registration Policy Reminders & Tips |
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All CCAS graduate students are required to register continuously each fall and spring semester until the completion of their program.
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As a reminder, Fall 2026 registration is now open via GWeb!
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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.
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Please note that when registering for variable credit hours (ranging from 2-12 credits), the registration system defaults to 1.0 credit hours. You will need to adjust your credit hours in the Schedule and Options tab on the Register for Classes menu. Please follow the instructions under Variable Credit Adjustments on the Office of the Registrar's website to update your registration.
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You may have seen some references to forms called the RTF (sometimes called the RTF Classic) and the RTF-EZ. Students can register for most courses online via GWeb. When a student cannot self-register online, we use a registration form - either the RTF or the RTF-EZ - to help them register.
- RTF-EZ: submit to the Registrar’s Office - registrar@gwu.edu or in-person at the USC Student Services Hub
- RTF Classic: submit to Graduate Student Services - ccasgradserv@gwu.edu
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If you are ever unsure which registration form you should use, please reach out to us at ccasgradserv@gwu.edu for guidance.
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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! Please note: Career Services will be unavailable June 8-18, 2026. Appointments will resume June 23 via Handshake.
In the meantime, please 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.
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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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