Tour Five: Academic life

 

Schedule of Classes

• Wondering what class are offered next semester?
• Looking for the important information on when and how you register for classes?
• Want to know what courses are offered completely online?

The GWU Schedule of Classes Website has all the links and information that you will require to set your schedule and register for classes each term. The Website has the schedules for all GWU campuses, as well as information regarding the online courses offered by the University.

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Link: http://www.gwu.edu/~schedule/

Financial Assistance

• Wondering if you are eligible for student aid?
• Looking to take a loan to help pay your tuition?
• Want to apply for GWU scholarship?

The Student Financial Assistance Website offers many resources for both new and continuing students at GWU. From federal aid programs to GWU scholarships, you should visit this Website to get all the information, forms, and applications you will require.

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Link: http://gwired.gwu.edu/finaid

 

Academic Advising

• Want advice on which classes to take?
• Thinking about changing your major?
• Wondering when the freshman advising workshops are going to take place?

Academic advising is not a process that ends after you have registered for your first term courses. The Academic Advising Website offers many links and resources for helping you make important academic decisions.

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Link: https://www.gwu.edu/advising/indexs.cfm

 

Academic Integrity

• Wondering if you can use a quote in a term paper?
• Want to know the University's policies regarding plagiarism?
• Have a question about what to do when another student cheats off you?

Maintaining the integrity of scholarly work done at any university is important to the institution, the students, and the alumni. If you have questions regarding the University's code or if you are looking for resource to ensure that you aren't violating the code (for example, when quoting an author in a term paper), then you will want to visit this Website.

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Link: http://www.gwu.edu/~ntegrity/

 

Disability Support Services

• Looking for more information on course accommodations for students with disabilities?
• Wondering what the University's policies are regarding access for students with disabilities?
• Want to make confidential arrangements for accommodations?

GWU offers a range of accommodations for students with disabilities. To ensure the provision of reasonable and appropriate services, students must however establish a confidential personal file by presenting current and comprehensive documentation of their disability. Information on eligibility, services, and special interest groups are all available from through the Disability Support Services Website.

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Link: http://gwired.gwu.edu/dss/

 

E-learning

• Want tips for getting the most out of your online readings?
• Looking for information on structuring an online study group?
• Want to know about how to evaluate Internet resources for your course papers?

The E-learning Companion book and Website are useful resources for any GWU student who is using the Internet to research a term paper, emailing their professor, working with other students online, learning how to manage their time, or using Blackboard to participate in course discussions. The Website has online versions of the tutorials found in the book, along with activities, links, and many other resources for students who want to improve their performance in college courses.

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Link: http://www.elearningcompanion.com

 

Writing Center

• Want to ask a question about how to improve your term paper?
• Looking for resources that can help you become an better academic writer?
• Want to have someone give you advice on a paper you are creating?

The Writing Center at GWU is a student's recourse for information, advice, feedback, and other services for course papers, theses and dissertations, speeches, applications, admissions essays, and scientific reports.

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Link: http://www.gwu.edu/~gwriter/

 

Bookstore

• Looking to buy your books for the next term?
• Want to sell your old text book back to the bookstore?
• Want to buy Colonial tee shirts for your parents?

The bookstore at GWU offers a variety of resources on their Website, including links for finding out which books your courses will be using next term, buying books, ordering software for you computer, as well as purchasing clothing and gifts.

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Link: http:// portal.gwu.edu/mod/efollett/

 

Career Center

• Want to find out about jobs in the local community?
• Looking for some advice on improving your resume?
• Want to know when the job fair is going to take place?

The Career Center Website has useful information and links for all the resources students, alumni, and employers will require. From finding the right part-time job as a student to practicing for an upcoming interview, from internships to full-time jobs after graduation, the Career Center is a useful resource.

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Link: http://gwired.gwu.edu/career/

 

Tour Five Quiz

1. If you have are looking for information on what services and accommodations you can receive for your disability, which Website you would want to visit?

2. If you are looking for someone to give you some constructive feedback on your course paper, where would you look for information on scheduling an appointment?

3. If your bills are stacking up and you want the forms to apply for federal aid, which Website would you use?

 

Thank you for completing the Orient Yourself online tours. We hope that the information included in the tours is helpful throughout our journey as a student at the George Washington University. New and updated links will periodically be added to the Links section of this Website.