You’ve researched, you’ve attended Majors Exploration Workshops, visited the Majors Information Fair, and now you’re ready to declare your major.
Don’t forget to turn-in your Major Declaration Form before you leave for Spring Break.
Major Declaration Turn-in Day: Friday, March 7 in Phillips 107
Join classmates for cupcakes, pictures, and prizes from 10am-2pm to celebrate this milestone!
Forms will be accepted all day.
Don’t forget that the Major Declaration Expo is tonight from 5:30-7:30pm in the Marvin Center, Continental Ballroom!
If you’re unsure about what your major should be or you’ve already declared your major but are thinking about changing or adding another, then this is the place for you! Have all of your questions answered by faculty member and peer representatives from every CCAS department! Then if you want, you can declare on the spot!
All sophomores (students with 30-59 credit hours) that have not declared there major should have received an email from me yesterday outlining what to do. In case you forget here it is again:
Beginning Monday, February 11, if you have 30 or more credit hours earned and no declared major, you will have a “No Major Declared” registration hold placed on your account. If you have 45 or more credit hours you have to declare your major to have your hold removed!
If you have decided on your major, you should declare your major by completing the Declaration of Major form with a faculty member in your chosen field. More detailed instructions for each major can be found on the second page of the major checklists here. Once you complete this form, and the faculty advisor signs the form, please return it to Phillips 107, and the front desk will remove your hold. It is important that you let the front desk staff know that you have a hold upon turning in your completed and signed Declaration of Major form.
If you already have a major selected and have not yet declared, it would be in your best interest to do so sooner rather than later. When you declare your major, those requirements will appear on your DegreeMAP audit, and you’ll also receive a faculty advisor in your major (in addition to retaining me as your professional advsior).
If you have not decided on your you must meet with me in order to discuss your Fall 2013 courses and have your hold removed if you do not intend to declare your major this semester.
In an effort to assist you in selecting the appropriate courses and major, I have set aside Sophomore Preference appointment times from Monday, February 11 – Friday, February 22, to meet with you to assess your goals and provide you with resources.
Prior to our appointment, you will need to complete and save a Fall 2013 plan using the DegreeMAP Planner. Input your intended courses for Fall 2013 into the planner, and remember to save your plan. Instructions on how to use the planner tool can be found here.
To prepare for our meeting, please review the Schedule of Classes. If the Schedule of Classes is not yet posted, please use your DegreeMAP audit to create a list of classes based on your remaining requirements. You will be able to create a plan and meet with me even if the schedule has not posted.
You must make an advising appointment to have your hold removed:
You should also consider attending the CCAS Major Declaration Expo:
Tuesday, February 26
5:30-7:00 pm – Continental Ballroom, Marvin Center
Have all of your questions answered by faculty members and peer representatives from every CCAS department. Then declare your major on the spot!
**Summer Registration begins on March 1. Your advising holds must be lifted before you can register for summer courses, so if you’re planning to take a class this summer, please take the steps necessary to have your hold lifted prior to March 1. http://columbian.gwu.edu/summer
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.
Courtney's CCAS Info & Updates 