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■ Sign-up for an Online Time Slot to Register
for Fall Classes (CONTINUED)
Students in:
School of Engineering and Applied Science
(GW Engineering): All incoming GW Engineering
first-year students will register for classes on July 18,
8am-12pm EDT. However, each student will need to
register individually through this sign-up link. For
more information about the process, please review
the Advising and Registration of the Pre-Orientation
Online Module. If additional questions remain, do not
hesitate to contact the GW Engineering advising team
at seasadvising@gwu.edu.
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STARTING WEEK OF MAY 22
■ Upload Your Photo to Create Your GWorld
Card (your student ID)
Your GWorld Card is your official GW identification
card. It grants you access to campus including all
academic buildings, the library and your residence hall.
You will also use your card to enter the dining halls to
eat, unlock your residence hall door, and print your
term papers at printing kiosks. An email will be sent to
you from the GWorld Card Office with instructions on
how to upload a photo by July 1.
BY MAY 21
■ Complete the First-Year Academic Interest
Survey
Results from this quick five-minute survey will be
used to assist your adviser during virtual advising
sessions and will allow them to connect you to various
academic resources.
JUNE
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CONTINUE IN JUNE
■ If you have not completed these May action
items, please do so this month
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Register for new student orientation and
a co-curricular program.
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Register with Disability Support Services.
(if applicable)
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Submit your health immunizations.
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Upload your photo to process and create
your GWorld card.
STARTING JUNE 1
■ Take Placement Exams
Language, math, economics and chemistry classes
may require placement exams to determine your
class level. Note: You must complete all required
placement exams a minimum of one week before
class registration begins to help your academic
adviser determine which course best fits your level
and schedule.
Language: Each foreign language department has
a specific exam and/or policy regarding placement.
Those with high AP/IB scores and native speakers may
have special instructions for which level they should
take. For details, visit the Language Center website.
Math and Economics: The ALEKS (Assessment and
Learning in Knowledge Spaces) Math Placement Test
is required for any students who intend to register for
ECON 1001, ECON 1011, MATH 1051, MATH 1220,
MATH 1231 or MATH 1252. Consult the Department of
Economics’ ALEKS webpage and the Department of
Mathematics’ ALEKS webpage for more information
and to take the test.
Chemistry: General Chemistry (CHEM 1111) requires
completion of the ALEKS Chemistry Preparatory
Course (CPC). This applies to all incoming students
who intend on pursuing coursework in the following
fields: applied sciences, biological sciences, chemical
sciences, engineering (all majors), physical science
(B.S. only), pre-health sciences (e.g., dentistry,
medicine, veterinary medicine and nursing). For more
information and to take the test, visit the Department
of Chemistry’s ALEKS website.
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