gw seas international student orientation
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International Graduate Student OrientationSchool of Engineering and Applied Science (SEAS)
Welcome to SEAS!
We value our large, diverse, international student population and strive to provide you with useful information throughout your studies at the George Washington University.
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International Services Office (ISO)
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Contact us!(202) [email protected]
http://internationalservices.gwu.edu/
ISO AddressMarvin Center
800 21st St NW Suite 505Washington, DC 20052
The International Services Office at the George Washington University facilitates international educational exchange through it’s services and programs. They offer advising for our J-1 and F-1 students relating to
immigration status, academic, personal, and cultural adjustments.
Check In with ISO When You Arrive in the U.S.
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Mandatory In-Person Check-In
Once you have completed E-Check In, you are required to visit the ISO in person with your passport to complete In-Person
Check-In. Your passport and identity will be confirmed by an ISO staff member. In-Person Check-In is required in order for ISO to
validate your student immigration status in SEVIS.
You must have attended the ISO Orientation for new graduate students BEFORE THE FIRST DAY OF
CLASSES
Required ISO Orientation/ Immigration Session
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If you did not attend the orientation, please contact [email protected]
As an international student, to maintain legal visa status, you must be enrolled in classes as a full time graduate student
during Fall and Spring semesters.
Full time student = 9 credits each semester
Maintaining Status
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You may need less than 9 credits complete your degree requirements during your last semester. In that case,
you may apply for a reduced course load. Please contact the ISO and SEAS Graduate Advising to begin
the process.
PRIOR to the semester starting, submit proper paperwork for approval
Reduced Course Load
Do I need to take the EAP course?If you need to take the EAP course, it will be listed on your admissions letter. • The EAP course is one 3-credit course that you
MUST take during your first semester. • You must receive a grade of a B- or better, in order to
fulfill the requirement.
English for Academic Purposes (EAP) Course
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Review the official transcript policy for SEAS graduate students at https://graduate.seas.gwu.edu/official-transcript-policy
Deadlines to submit official transcripts• Fall Admission: November 1st
• Spring Admission: April 1st
What if I don’t submit my transcripts on time? Failure to submit your transcripts will result in a hold being placed on your record which will block your enrollment.
Please Note: Students from China, India and Iran have special instructions on how to submit official transcripts. Please see website.
Submitting Official Transcripts
Send Official Transcripts to: SEAS OGAScience and Engineering Hall800 22nd St NWSuite 2885Washington, DC 20052
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Final WordsContact Us
• SEAS Graduate Professional Advising• Questions about choosing
classes, requirements, faculty advisors
• ISO• Questions about Visas• Courtney Luqúe – [email protected]• Chris Pedo (CS students) –
Reminders
• You must keep an updated address in the GWEB
information system. Please update this system if you
change addresses.
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