Seniors — Do You Have Questions about Celebration or Commencement?

See our “Info for Seniors” section of our website here: http://columbian.gwu.edu/undergraduate/advising/resources/infoseniors

Graduating this Spring??

Just a reminder to all the Spring 2014 graduates…make sure you submit your graduation application by close of business tomorrow if you want to have an early graduation review! Refer to my previous post for more information.

Graduating Seniors! Commencement Fair Information!

Visit the 2013 Commencement Fair and take care of all your graduation needs! You can purchase your cap & gown, diploma frame, class ring, and announcements at the Commencement Fair!

You can find out more information about the fair here.

Tuesday, March 26 – Saturday, March 30, 2013

Tuesday – Thursday:  9 a.m. – 7 p.m.
Friday:  9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Saturday:  11 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Marvin Center Ground Floor

Classroom to Career Workshops!

Good Morning! Below is the flyer for the upcoming Classroom to Career Workshops. I posted some info on the blog about this last week but I wanted to share the flyer and some additional information with you. You can RSVP to some of the events here.

Important Information for Graduating Seniors!

Hey Seniors,

Just a quick reminder that the How to Prepare for Graduation information session is tomorrow, Wednesday, January 30th from 4:30-5:30pm in Phillips 411! RSVP here: http://bit.ly/ColumbianCollegeRSVP

Learn important tips for getting your academic affairs in order before you graduate. Understand the graduation audit process, so that you can avoid errors that could keep you from graduating. It’s never too early to start planning!

Also, don’t forget graduation applications for Spring 2013 graduates are due this Friday, February 1st! If you submit after February 1st you will be charged a late fee. Graduation Applications can be found here.

If you are a Summer 2013 graduate and eligible to “walk through” please make sure you also submit your graduation application by February 1st. Not sure about the walk through policy? Check out the graduation application for more information.

Spring 2013 Classroom to Career Workshops

Below are all the upcoming Classroom to Career Workshops being offered this semester! Some of these events may require RSVPs so check the blog again soon or here for more information!

Freshmen & Sophomore Programs:

Majors Exploration Workshop

Wednesday, February 6th, 5-6pm, Phillips 411

How to pick a major? How to declare a major? What’s next? Academic Advisors will provide you with insight to guide your major selection and its impact on your potential career.

Building a Winning Resume

Tuesday, February 19th, 4:30-6pm, Phillips 411

Discover ways to build marketable skills and experiences through your academic and extracurricular activities at GW. Meet with Career Center Ambassadors who will help polish your resume.

Major Declaration Expo

Tuesday, February 26th, 5:30-7:30pm, Continental Ballroom, Marvin Center

Unsure what your major should be? Already declared your major, but thinking of switching or adding another? And what about minors? Have all of your questions answered by faculty members and peer representatives from every CCAS department, then declare on the spot!

Finding Your Focus

Tuesday, March 19th, 4:30-6:30pm, Phillips 411

Trying to narrow all your interests to one major or career? Feeling overwhelmed by your options? Join us for a workshop by CCAS and the Career Center that will provide you with tools and strategies for turning your interests and strengths into exciting major and career choices.

Junior & Senior Programs:

Obtaining Credit for Internships

February 1st, 6th, and 7th, 2:30-3pm, Phillips 112

To RSVP call the CCAS Advising Office at 202-994-6210

Join our pre-professional advisor for one of three information sessions. Sessions are geared towards upperclassmen, but will be helpful for freshmen interested in having an internship during the summer they will be a rising sophomore. Information will include how to find and get internships, but also how to earn academic credit for them. Applications are due February 8th.

How to Prepare for Graduation

Wednesday, January 30th, 4:30-5:30pm, Phillips 411

Learn important tips for getting your academic affairs in order before you graduate. Understand the graduation audit process, so that you can avoid errors that could keep you from graduating. It’s never too early to start planning!

GW Health Professions School Recruitment Fair

Monday, April 22nd, 4-7pm, Smith Center

GW Health Professions Advising will host its first Health Professions School Recruitment Fair in April. This event is open and free to all local university and college students and alumni. Meet and network with representatives from medical, dental, allied health, and post-baccalaureate programs. MCAT preparation companies and the Association of Medical Colleges will also be in attendance.

Graduation Information for Seniors!

Attention Seniors! If you are planning to be a Spring 2013 graduate don’t forget to apply for graduation before the February 1st deadline! If you submit after February 1st you will be charged a late fee. Graduation Applications can be found here.

If you are a Summer 2013 graduate and eligible to “walk through” please make sure you also submit your graduation application by February 1st. Not sure about the walk through policy? Check out the graduation application for more information.

Also, have burning questions about Graduation, Celebration, or Commencement? Come to CCAS’s “How to Prepare for Graduation Workshop” on Wednesday, January 30th from 4:30-5:30pm in Phillips 411.

Seniors! Don’t forget the early deadline for graduation applications is this Friday!

If you submit a Spring 2013 grad application by Friday, Dec. 7, you will receive an email from me by Jan. 11 letting you know whether or not your schedule for the spring looks good. This will guarantee you have time to rearrange your Spring 2013 schedule, if needed.  You may also want to consider making a face-to-face appointment to review your remaining graduation requirements.

Please refer to my previous post for more information about the graduation application process: https://courtneyccasadvising.wordpress.com/2012/11/26/attention-graduating-seniors-time-to-turn-in-those-graduation-applications/

Attention Graduating Seniors: Time to turn in those Graduation Applications

Graduation is just around the corner!

Did you know that you actually have to apply to graduate?

The Graduation Application must be turned in to Phillips 107. If you submit a Spring 2013 grad application by Friday, Dec. 7, you will receive an email from me by Jan. 11 letting you know whether or not your schedule for the spring looks good. This will guarantee you have time to rearrange your Spring 2013 schedule, if needed.  You may also want to consider making a face-to-face appointment to review your remaining graduation requirements.

Where to get the application: 

Download from the registrar’s website (https://registrar.gwu.edu/sites/registrar.gwu.edu/files/downloads/applicationforgraduation.pdf ) or come by Phillips 107.

Where to submit the application:

Turn in the completed application to the front desk at Phillips 107 during regular business hours or fax it (202-994-6213).

Who should submit a graduation application for Spring 2013?

Any student who will finish all outstanding requirements for graduation in the Spring 2013 term.

What if I want to graduate in Summer 2013 but want to participate in graduation ceremonies in the spring? 

Still complete the graduation application, but be sure to indicate you are applying for Summer 2013. To walk in Spring 2013 commencement & CCAS Celebration  (i.e., participate in ceremonies, be in the graduation book, wear a cap & gown, etc.), you must have 9 or fewer hours remaining to walk at the end of the Spring 2013 term, and you must finish any outstanding hours/requirements in Summer 2013. Make sure you check that little box on the application that asks if you wish to “walk through” the commencement ceremony preceding your graduation.

If you are a summer graduate and would like to review your graduation requirements, please make an appointment with me. Because you are applying for summer, not spring, you will NOT receive an email from me prior to the beginning of the semester.

All the best as you prepare for this exciting transition!

Everything You Need to Know to Graduate from CCAS!!

ATTENTION CCAS SENIORS AND JUNIORS!!

Are you finishing up your graduation requirements and planning for your future beyond GW?

CCAS Undergraduate Advising invites you for an information session:

How to Prepare for Graduation

Wednesday, October 24th

Phillips Hall 411

4-5:30pm

Learn how to apply for graduation **Understand the graduation audit process **Recognize common errors that could you from graduating **Plan for Commencement **Find out what resources are available at GW to help you transition to the workplace ** Talk to CCAS Academic Advisors about these and any other questions!

To attend RSVP here: http://bit.ly/ColumbianCollegeRSVP