Academic Advising Online Handbook
GraduateAcademic Advising, Appointments To schedule an appointment with an Academic Advisor, call the Office of Academic Advising and Student Services at 202-994-3002. Appointments must be made at least one day in advance. Office of Academic Advising and Student Services Academic Advisors are available via phone, email, and scheduled appointments. Click on the link below to view contact information for the Academic Advising staff. Office of Academic Advising and Student Services Academic Advisors/Faculty Advisors/Program Directors Students in the International Affairs M.A. program are assigned a Faculty Advisor for their chosen major field of study. Students in the other Elliott School graduate programs are advised by their Program Director or designate Each semester, students should schedule an appointment with their Program Director or Faculty Advisor for academic advising. Academic Advisors in the Office of Academic Advising and Student Services can address questions regarding curricular requirements, rules and regulations, student status, and administrative procedures. Office of Academic Advising and Student Services The University community, in order to fulfill its purposes, must establish and maintain guidelines of academic behavior. All members of the community are expected to exhibit honesty and competence in their academic work. Incoming students have a special responsibility to acquaint themselves with, and make use of, all proper procedures for doing research, writing papers, and taking examinations. Members of the community will be presumed to be familiar with the proper academic procedures and held responsible for applying them. Deliberate failure to act in accordance with such procedures will be considered academic dishonesty. Acts of academic dishonesty are a legal, moral, and intellectual offense against the community and will be prosecuted through the proper University channels. Copies of the University Code of Academic Integrity can be obtained from the following officers: all department chairs, all academic deans, the Registrar, and the Vice President for Academic Affairs. The George Washington University Bulletin Graduate students are required to maintain a minimum cumulative Grade Point Average (GPA) of 3.0. Students whose cumulative GPA falls below 3.0 at any time after completing nine semester hours will be given one additional semester to raise their GPA to 3.0. Failure to make satisfactory progress during that semester will be grounds for dismissal from the program. For part-time students and those enrolled in summer sessions, the GPA must be raised to 3.0 within nine semester hours. Any student who earns the grade of F must present cause as to why he/she should be permitted to remain in the academic program. The George Washington University Bulletin. Add/Drop/Withdraw - Registration From the time registration begins through the first two weeks of the semester, program adjustment (add or drop) is done through GWeb. To drop and add, make sure to complete the entire transaction at one time (thus, to avoid any possible financial penalties). To add a course after the drop/add period, students must submit a Registration Transaction Form to the Office of Academic Advising and Student Services with the signature of the course instructor. Courses added after classes have begun are subject to late fees; check on the Registrar’s website for a complete description of fee assessment. To drop or withdraw from a class after online registration is closed, students must submit a Registration Transaction Form to the Office of Academic Advising and Student Services. The course instructor's signature is not needed on the form if submitted prior to appropriate deadline. A dropped course is not recorded on a student's transcript and may only be done within the first four weeks of classes. During four additional weeks after this initial period, students wishing to drop a class will be granted a withdrawal. This is recorded as a "W" on the student's transcript and indicates that a student has withdrawn without academic penalty. Neither a drop nor a withdrawal is calculated into the GPA. It is the student's responsibility to check with the Office of Academic Advising and Student Service for the deadline dates for adding, dropping, or withdrawing from a class. Consult the Registrar's website for the financial penalties that result from dropping or withdrawing from classes at various times during the semester. Once a semester begins, 100% refunds are not given for dropped courses. Registrar's Website - Refund Fee Schedule All students must submit an Application for Graduation to the Office of Academic Advising and Student Services. The Application prompts a review of your academic record and signals the Registrar's Office to include your name in the Commencement Program. Applications for Spring and Summer graduation are due February 1. Applications for Fall graduation are due October 1. Auditors attend class but are not required to complete any coursework. Audited courses are placed on your transcript without credit. You will be billed the full price of the course. You may not repeat an audited course for credit. You may register to audit a course during the first eight weeks of the semester by submitting a Registration Transaction Form to the Office of Academic Advising and Student Services after it has been signed by the instructor. Once registered for a course, to change a course's grade method to audit, students must submit a Registration Transaction Form to the Office of Academic Advising and Student Services. The George Washington University Bulletin is the official posting of requirements and regulations which govern your study at the University. All students should read and comply with appropriate regulation therein. The George Washington University Bulletin Each M.A. and M.I.S. candidate must pass the relevant capstone course for his/her degree program. Capstone courses are usually offered once a year during the spring semester; the Master of Arts in International Affairs offers a capstone course in the fall semester as well. Details about these capstone courses are available from the relevant Program Director. A student may register for the capstone course after: 1. the Plan of Study has been submitted and approved; 2. the student has completed or is completing 30 of the 40 credits of the required credits for their program; 3. the student's overall grade point average is 3.0 or higher; 4. there are two or fewer Incompletes on the student's record. Students who fail the capstone course will be required to sign up for the capstone the subsequent spring. If a student fails the capstone a second time, no further opportunity to complete the course will be permitted; the degree will not be conferred. Changes to your address, email or telephone number can be made online by logging into the GWeb Info System. In some circumstances, an instructor may allow a student to join a closed class. To register for a closed class, submit a Registration Transaction Form to the Office of Academic Advising and Student Services after it has been signed by the instructor. If the classroom capacity will allow for the additional student, the transaction will be approved by the registrar. Students may take courses at the other Consortium universities [American, Catholic University of America, Gallaudet, George Mason, Georgetown, Howard, Marymount, Trinity College, The University of the District of Columbia, and The University of Maryland-College Park]. Registration for Consortium courses takes place during the general registration period at the beginning of each semester (usually the first two weeks of the semester). Refer to the Registrar's website for the exact dates. To register for a Consortium course, students must submit a Consortium Registration Form to the Office of Academic Advising and Student Services. Students pay GW tuition for all courses taken through the Consortium. A degree candidate at GW may not enroll directly in Consortium universities and then transfer the credits back to GW, including summer sessions. The course grade will appear on the GW transcript and is calculated into the GPA. A limit of nine hours of course work may be taken through the Consortium. If a student is engaged in full-time, off-campus academic activities, he/she must register for Continuous Enrollment every semester spent away from GW. Continuous Enrollment is generally limited to one year. Examples of such activities are: attendance at another institution with prior approval to transfer credit back to GW; completion of incomplete coursework; and instructional activities such as internships. Continuous Enrollment enables a student to use the University facilities although not enrolled in GW courses. To obtain Continuous Enrollment, the student must submit a Petition Form and a Registration Transaction Form to the Office of Academic Advising and Student Services for approval. The George Washington University Bulletin University Counseling Center services help students resolve personal, social, career, and study problems that can interfere with their academic progress and success. Services include individual counseling, crisis intervention, group counseling, and workshops on topics such as time management, study skills, procrastination prevention, family and relationship issues, choosing a career, stress management, conflict management, and self-esteem/self-development. The Center offers consultation and training programs for student, faculty, and staff groups. Career counseling and referral services are available to GW students. The Center provides pamphlets, books, and tapes through its self-help library. Students can apply for tutors through the Center's Peer Tutoring Service, which matches tutors with students requesting assistance for specific academic courses. Further information about all services and links to other psychoeducational materials can be obtained by visiting the Center’s website. Courses taken to satisfy degree requirements cannot be taken under the Credit/No Credit grading option with the exception of thesis, 1 credit Capstone courses, and the MIPP seminar. Students may register for a course under the Credit/No Credit grading option with the permission of the instructor using a Registration Transaction Form. Courses taken under this option are subject to the same tuition and fees as those taken for a grade. The George Washington University Bulletin Diagnostic Exams are offered at the beginning of every fall and spring semester. Exams are administered in those languages for which GW offers courses. Students wishing to take a diagnostic exam in another language do so at their own expense. Students are responsible for registering for an exit exam. Upcoming Language Exam Dates & Registration Language Proficiency Information Disability Support Services (DSS) provides and coordinates accommodations and other services for students with a wide variety of disabilities, as well as those temporarily disabled by injury or illness. Accommodations are available through DSS to facilitate academic access for students with disabilities. To be eligible, a student must provide to DSS documentation that substantiates the need for such services in compliance with Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act and the ADA. Services provided without charge to the student may include registration assistance, readers, interpreters, scribes, learning specialist services, adaptive materials and equipment, assistance with note taking, laboratory assistance, test accommodations, and referrals. DSS does not provide content tutoring, although it is available on a fee basis from other campus resources. The University does not pay for personal attendant care. DSS is located on the 2nd floor of the Marvin Center and is open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays. Additional information is available online. Dual and Joint Degree Programs The Elliott School of International Affairs offers programs of study leading to a Master of Arts and a Juris Doctor in cooperation with the Law School; a Master of Arts and a Master of Business Administration in cooperation with the School of Business; and a Master of Arts and a Master of Public Health in cooperation with the School of Public Health and Health Services. Joint degree programs require students to be admitted to both schools and complete the requirements of both degrees before receiving either. The dual degree program requires admission to both schools and allows students to receive one degree prior to the completion of the second. Dual and Joint Degree Programs An Elliott School Fee of $3,600 is required of all degree-seeking students. This fee is payable over four semesters (fall and spring) at $900 per semester for MA students and over two semesters (fall and spring) at $1,800 per semester for MIPP and MIS students. The entire $3,600 fee must be paid prior to graduation. An Elliott School Fee of $1,800 is required for all Graduate Certificate students. This fee is payable over two semesters (fall and spring) at $900 per semester. The entire $1,800 fee must be paid prior to graduation. Students withdrawing from the School will not be entitled to a refund for fees paid in prior semesters. In the event that a student withdraws from the School (i.e. drops all courses), the fee refund for the current semester will be prorated according to the following schedule: Before classes begin: 100% refund On or before the end of the 1st week of classes: 80% refund On or before the end of the 2nd week of classes: 60% refund On or before the end of the 3rd week of classes: 40% refund On or before the end of the 4th week of classes: 25% refund After the 4th week of classes: no refund All communications from the Office of Academic Advising and Student Services and other University offices will be sent to GW Colonial Mail accounts. Students are responsible for regularly checking their University email account. Exit Exams are offered once every fall and spring semester for languages in which GW offers courses. Students must complete at least 20 credit hours before taking an exit exam. Students are responsible for registering for an exit exam. Students are allowed three attempts to pass the appropriate exit exam. Students requiring documentation of proficiency in a language outside those taught at GW must arrange for an exam at their own expense. The student must supply the Office of Academic Advising and Student Services with the following: 1. examiners contact information and resume; 2. check payable to GW in the amount requested by the examiner. If approved, the student will be notified by an Academic Advisor. Upon completion of the exam, an original copy of the test results must be received by and Academic Advisor prior to the end of the semester in which the student swishes to graduate. Upcoming Language Exam Dates & Registration Language Proficiency Information Family Education Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) As an adult and a college student, your privacy is protected under the provisions of the Family Education Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 (commonly referred to as FERPA or the Buckley Amendment). Consequently, your academic records are confidential and will not be shared with anyone other than yourself and the University staff with a need to know. If your parents wish to obtain information on your academic progress, you and your parents must complete a statement of financial dependency, which will grant them access to your academic records. Your parents can easily obtain the necessary form from the Registrar's Office or their website. You may also provide explicit, written permission for your advisor to discuss any matter with your parents even if this form is not completed. The George Washington University offers a program of financial assistance for students. Undergraduate aid consists of two basic types: awards for academic achievement or talent without reference to financial circumstances (merit scholarships) and scholarships, grants, loans, and employment based on both academic achievement and demonstrated financial need. All undergraduate gift aid (institutional scholarships and grants and federal grants) requires that the recipient be working on the first undergraduate degree and be registered for a full-time course load on campus at GW. (Financial aid for study abroad is limited to approved programs; applicants must attend a session on financial aid for study abroad.) Loans and community facilitator positions not based on financial need are available. In general, continuation of undergraduate aid does not extend beyond ten semesters, or the end of the senior year, or the number of credits sufficient to graduate, whichever comes first. (A non-GW study abroad semester counts as one of the ten semesters.) More information is available online or by contacting the Office of Financial Assistance. Office of Financial Assistance The George Washington University Bulletin All Elliott School forms and applications are available online in writable PDF format. These documents should be printed, completed and then submitted to the Office of Academic Advising and Student Services. Grades are made available to students through the Office of the Registrar after the close of each semester. Grades may be viewed by logging into the GWeb Info System. The following grading system is used: A, Excellent; B, Good; C, Satisfactory; D, Low Pass; F, Fail; other grades that may be assigned are A-, B+, B-, C+, C-, D+, and D-. Symbols that may appear include AU, Audit; I, Incomplete; IPG, In Progress; W, Authorized Withdrawal; Z, Unauthorized Withdrawal; P, Pass; NP, No Pass; R, Need to Repeat Course. The Grade-Point Average-Scholarship is computed in terms of the grade-point average, obtained by dividing the number of quality points by the number of credit hours for which the student has registered, both based on his or her record in this University. The grade-point average is computed as follows: A, 4.0; A-, 3.7; B+, 3.3; B, 3.0; B-, 2.7; C+, 2.3; C, 2.0; C-, 1.7; D+, 1.3; D, 1.0; D-, .7; F, 0, for each credit hour for which the student has registered as a degree-seeking student. Although credit value for a course in which a grade of F is earned appears on the transcript for the purpose of calculating the grade-point average, no academic credit is awarded. In the case of a student who is allowed to repeat a course, the first grade received remains on the student's record and is included in the grade-point average. Courses marked AU, CR, I, IPG, P, NP, R, W, or Z are not considered in determining the average, except that courses marked I will be considered when a final grade is recorded. With the exception of Consortium courses, grades in courses taken at other institutions are not considered in computing the grade-point average. The George Washington University Bulletin Information regarding Commencement Weekend events, including the Elliott School Celebration and University Commencement, is available online. Degrees are conferred in January, May and August. Ceremonies are held each May. To be eligible for graduation, a student must have completed satisfactorily the scholarship, curriculum, residence and other requirements for the degree; filed an Application for Graduation; and be free from all indebtedness to the University. The George Washington University Bulletin Elliott School Commencement Website Students may review their unofficial transcript, register for courses, and monitor student account and financial aid information on the GWeb Info System. For technical assistance with the GWeb Info System, contact the ISS helpdesk. Information Systems and Services Helpdesk GWid is a unique identification number given to all University students, staff and faculty. The GWid number must be used on all university forms and applications. Go to the site below to retrieve your GWid number. Holds can prevent you from registering, adding and dropping classes, receiving transcripts, obtaining grades, or graduating. They are placed on students’ accounts for various reasons, such as money is due to the University; a student needs to meet with an advisor; the student immunization requirements have not been met; etc. In advance of registration, you should check the GWeb system to make certain that you do not have any holds on your record. You can do this by logging into the GWeb Info System, clicking on “Student Records & Registration,” then clicking “Student Records Information,” and then clicking “View Administrative Holds.” To get a hold removed, contact the office that placed the hold (i.e. if you have a student accounts hold, contact the Student Accounts Office). Note: the contact number for the office which placed the hold is noted in GWeb. Office of Academic Advising and Student Services The symbol I (Incomplete) indicates that a satisfactory explanation has been given the instructor for the student's inability to complete the required course work during the semester of enrollment. At the option of the instructor, the symbol I may be recorded if a student, for reasons beyond the student's control, is unable to complete the work of the course, and if the instructor is informed of, and approves, such reasons before the date when grades must be reported. This symbol may be used only if the student's prior performance and class attendance in the course have been satisfactory. A grade of Incomplete can only be assigned once the student and instructor have completed an Incomplete Grade Contract. Any failure to complete the work of a course that is not satisfactorily explained to the instructor before the date when grades must be turned in will be graded F, Failure. If acceptable reasons are later presented to the instructor, that instructor may initiate an appropriate grade change, which in all cases will include the symbol I. The course work must be completed within the designated time period agreed upon by the instructor and student, but no more than one calendar year from the end of the semester in which the course was taken. When work for the course is completed, the instructor will complete a grade change form and turn it in to the Office of Academic Advising and Student Services. The grade earned will be indicated in the form of I, followed by the grade. The indication of I cannot be removed and remains on the student's permanent academic record even after the course has been successfully completed. If work for the course is not completed within the designated time, the grade will be automatically converted to a grade of IF, Incomplete/Failure, 0 quality points, and the grade-point average and academic standing recalculated. Graduate students will not be permitted to register for any additional course work or participate in the capstone course if they have more than two Incompletes on their record. Any student who has applied for graduation, and whose record reflects a course not completed, will not be cleared for graduation, and will have to apply for a later graduation date. The diploma will be awarded in the semester in which clearance is granted. The George Washington University Bulletin Elliott School students cannot earn credit for internships but can register for a 0-credit course - at no cost - if required by their employer or Immigration Services. To register for a 0-credit internship, students must contact the Director of Graduate Student Career Development. Graduate Student Career Development Degree candidates who are native English speakers are required to demonstrate oral and reading proficiency in a modern foreign language. Non-native speakers of English may fulfill this requirement with English. Native English Speakers: Students who are native English speakers are expected to have completed significant coursework or have significant proficiency in their target foreign language at the time of their admission to the Elliott School. Normally a minimum of 22 credit hours of language course work is necessary to achieve the required proficiency level (though this will vary depending on the quality and intensity of the instruction). Students are required to be proficient in a modern foreign language to receive the degree. Language proficiency is certified by an exit examination administered upon successful completion of 20 credit hours in the graduate program. Exit exams are offered by the foreign language departments once in the fall and once in the spring semester. (Note: MIS students should plan to take the first scheduled examination after they arrive at GW.) Students are given three opportunities to pass the exit examination. Failure in the third attempt results in dismissal from the program. Please see the required proficiency levels that follow. Non-Native Speakers of English: In addition to doing well on the TOEFL exam taken prior to admission, non-native speakers of English are expected to pass an English proficiency exam before the end of their second semester in residence. Students whose English proficiency is deficient may be required to take courses in English as a Foreign Language (EFL). Please be aware these courses may require additional time in residence at GW and may not apply to the degree program. The following are the required proficiency levels for languages offered on a regular basis at the George Washington University: Arabic: reading: Intermediate High; speaking: Intermediate High Chinese: reading: Intermediate High; speaking: Intermediate High French: reading: Advanced; speaking: Intermediate High German: reading: Advanced; speaking: Intermediate High Hebrew: reading: Intermediate High; speaking: Intermediate High Italian: reading: Advanced; speaking: Intermediate High Japanese: reading: Intermediate High; speaking: Intermediate High Korean: reading: Intermediate High; speaking: Intermediate High Portuguese: reading: Advanced; speaking: Intermediate High Russian: reading: Intermediate High (advanced for EES); speaking: Intermediate High Spanish: reading: Advanced; speaking: Intermediate High Upcoming Language Exam Dates & Registration Language Proficiency Information English Proficiency for International Students Should a degree student find it necessary to interrupt active pursuit of the degree, he or she may petition the Office of Academic Advising and Student Services for a leave of absence for a specific period of time, generally limited to one calendar year. A degree student who discontinues active enrollment in degree studies without being granted a leave of absence, or a student granted a leave who does not return to active study at the close of the period of approved absence, must apply for readmission and be subject to the regulations and requirements then in force. The right to use of University facilities is suspended while the leave is in effect. Office of Academic Advising and Student Services A Petition Form allows students to request special permission or exemption from academic regulations due to extenuating circumstances. Based on the request and the presentation of extenuating circumstances, the petition will be approved or denied. The Plan of Study outlines the coursework a student will take to meet degree requirements. There is a different Plan of Study form for each Elliott School graduate program. The form identifies the major field or disciplinary specialization selected by the student and requires the signature of the Program Director, or, in the case of IAFF, a professor supervising the major field. It must then be signed by your Academic Advisor by the end of the first semester of study. A hold will be placed on your student account if a Plan of Study is not submitted. Registration for subsequent semesters will not be permitted without an approved Plan of Study. If any changes are made to the Plan of Study, a revised form listing the new fields or disciplinary concentration should be submitted for approval. If there has been no change within a particular field of concentration, a new signature is not required. If you find you are having difficulty in a class, speak with the instructor and your Academic Advisor immediately. We can help you find a solution before the problem is insurmountable. Office of Academic Advising and Student Services Professional Skills Courses (IAFF 201 & 202) Students register for one-credit skills courses (IAFF 201, 202) via the GWeb Information System. These courses follow different refund rules from those of three credit courses: 80% refund will be given if the course is dropped after the first class meeting. No refund after the second class meeting. No “W” recorded on transcript if dropped in first two weeks. “W” recorded on transcript if dropped during the third week. After the third week, a course cannot be dropped unless circumstances beyond a student’s control inhibit his/her attendance in class. Information regarding refunds of tuition or other fees paid is available online. Courses dropped prior to the first day of the semester, will have 100% of the tuition charges cancelled. Courses dropped on or after the first day of the semester, are subject to the University's Refund Schedule. Refund schedule - Registrar’s Office Fees and Financial Regulations - University Bulletin The Registration Transaction From is used for all special registration transactions or when the GWeb Info System is not available for adding and dropping courses. The RTF should be submitted to the Office of Academic Advising and Student Services. Depending on the transaction, the instructor's signature may be required before the form is submitted. A course may not be repeated for credit unless stated otherwise in the University Bulletin. A course taken as "audit" may not later be taken for credit. Any student who earns the grade of C in a graduate course may be asked by the Program Director to repeat the course. The George Washington University Bulletin The George Washington University publishes a “Guide to Student Rights and Responsibilities.” The Guide includes University Policies on Equal Opportunity; Sexual Harassment; Student Grievance Procedures; Code of Student Conduct; Academic Dishonesty; Privacy of Student Records; and Security. Students should familiarize themselves with this document, for it defines some of the fundamental principles of behavior at the University. Student Rights and Responsibilities The Schedule of Classes is available online only. The Schedule of Classes is published in advance of registration and is located on the Registrar's Website. The Student Accounts Office is the general billing and collections office for student tuition, course fees, and room and board. Students may access their individual account online by logging into the GWeb Info System. Graduate students are encouraged to study abroad as part of their degree program. The Elliott School has identified unique options for study overseas for a year, semester, or summer. International Exchange Partnerships encourage graduate students to study at some of the most elite universities abroad. Graduate students can also participate in a variety of GW-affiliated or other programs. Graduate Study Abroad Programs Some Elliott School programs offer a thesis option. A student must have a GPA of at least a 3.5 after completing 20 credit hours to write a thesis. The thesis subject must be approved by a faculty member who has agreed to direct the thesis, a second faculty member who will serve as an additional reader, and your Academic Advisor. Once this has been done, the student should contact the Office of Academic Advising and Student Services to register for IAFF 299 and IAFF 300. Students pursuing the thesis option must also complete the capstone course. The thesis in its final form must have the approval of the thesis director and the second reader, and two final copies must be submitted to the Office of Academic Advising and Student Services no later than the last day of the semester. This implies that the thesis must be submitted to the readers well in advance of this date. The thesis is then submitted to Gelman Library for binding; there is a required university fee charged for binding of the thesis. Payment of tuition for thesis research entitles the student, during the period of registration, to the advice and direction of the thesis director and the second reader. In case a thesis is unfinished, the student must maintain Continuous Enrollment and is allowed one calendar year to complete it. If the preparation of the thesis extends beyond the additional calendar year, the student must register again for the entire six hours of thesis credit. The George Washington University Bulletin Time Restrictions on Fulfilling Degree Requirements Degree requirements must be completed as follows: M.A. students must complete all degree requirements within five years of enrollment. M.I.P.P. students must complete all degree requirements within three years of enrollment. M.I.S. students must complete all degree requirements within three years of enrollment. Certificate students must complete all requirements within three years of enrollment. Should an extension beyond the approved time be necessary, the student must request an extension from the Office of Academic Advising and Student Services. If an extension is granted, the student will be required to register for Continuous Enrollment for each semester that work is delinquent. Students whose native language is not English must pass an English proficiency, or TOOL, examination before the end of their second semester. Students who earned a degree from an institution whose primary language of instruction is English are exempt from this requirement. The Tool Exam is administered every February and September. Students required to take the exam must contact the Office of Academic Advising and Student Services to register. English Proficiency for International Students Office of Academic Advising and Student Services Official and unofficial transcripts are available from the Registrar's Office. You may view your unofficial transcript by logging into the GWeb Info System. The Office of Academic Advising and Student Services does not provide transcripts. Elliott School students are generally eligible to transfer credits for approved courses from other accredited institutions, including study abroad programs, as follows: No student may earn more than 10 transfer credits total (e.g. Students cannot combine 6 transfer credits plus 10 transfer credits from an International Exchange Partner). Non-degree courses completed at GW are considered transfer credit, with the following exceptions: Students may take up to 6 credits of course work in the summer at GW or a Consortium institution before beginning the Elliott School program. Graduate-level courses completed as part of any other degree cannot be transferred into an Elliott School program. M.A. students may transfer a maximum of 10 credits for approved courses for study at an International Exchange Partner into the M.A. program, if the student has received no prior transfer credit. M.A. students may transfer a maximum of 6 credits from other accredited institutions based on the relevance to the student's program. M.I.P.P. students are not eligible to transfer credit from any institution other than The George Washington University. No more than 6 hours of graduate credit taken in any degree or non-degree status with GW, including the Elliott School, may be transferred to the M.I.P.P. program. M.I.S. students may only transfer 9 credits from their home institution (an Elliott School International Exchange Partner). No other transfer credit is allowed. ALL students must adhere to the following: 1. students must earn the equivalent of a B grade or higher in each course for which transfer credit is requested; 2. course(s) must have been completed within the last five years; 3. the coursework must be approved as part of the student's program of study, ideally in advance of the beginning of the course, 3. students must complete a Transfer Credit Approval Form. Language courses taken at another institution will not transfer into any Elliott School graduate program unless the courses are completed at the main campus of a Consortium institution. Language courses taken abroad will not receive transfer credits. The George Washington University Bulletin Information about tuition and other university fees is available online. Fees and Financial Regulations – University Bulletin Office of Financial Assistance Refund schedule – Registrar’s Office The symbol of Z is assigned when students are registered for a course that they have not attended or have attended only briefly, and in which they have done no graded work. At the end of the academic year, students' records are reviewed; if there is more than one Z per semester, a student's record will be encumbered until released by the Office of Academic Advising and Student Services. The symbol of Z is not a grade but an administrative notation. The George Washington University Bulletin Under special circumstances, courses numbered 101-199 may be counted toward a graduate degree. Prior approval of the instructor, Program Director, and Academic Advisor is required. M.A. students may take no more than nine semester hours of undergraduate courses for graduate credit. In some programs, students who select the thesis option may take no more than six semester hours of undergraduate course work. M.I.P.P students may take no more than six semester hours of undergraduate courses for graduate credit. M.I.S. students may take no more than six semester hours of undergraduate courses for graduate credit. Certificate students may take no more than six semester hours of undergraduate courses for graduate credit. In most Elliott School Master of Arts programs, students are allowed to count a maximum of six semester hours of foreign language instruction toward their degree, including courses below the 100-level. Course work counted toward a bachelor's degree cannot be applied toward a master's degree. Students requesting to waive a requirement based on previously completed coursework must present to his/her Academic Advisor a petition outlining the reasons a waiver should be considered. The petition must be accompanied by a syllabus of the course completed; a transcript documenting completion of the course; and should be signed by a GW faculty who teaches a similar course. Waivers will be considered only for courses completed within the last five years in which the student earned the grade of B or better. Withdrawing from the University A Complete Withdrawal from the University at any time requires written notification to the Office of Academic Advising and Student Services. Do not simply stop going to classes! Speak with your Academic Advisor about procedure to avoid serious financial and academic penalties. Office of Academic Advising and Student Services |
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