Advising

Advisors

Each student admitted to the degree program is assigned an advisor. Advisors should be able to answer most questions about the requirements and choices involved in developing and completing a course of study. Planning Sheets and Student Handbooks are available online and in the CAR office to assist the student and advisor.

General Education & Institute Level Requirements: Upon entering the degree program each student will meet with an advisor to review university general education and Institute level requirements. The student and advisor will determine which requirements need to be met and which courses the student will use to meet them. Because the CAR program is interdisciplinary, many general education requirements may be met by major or minor requirements.

Course of Study: Each student should meet with his or her advisor before registering for classes. The student and advisor should discuss the student's interests, long-term goals and special needs. The student and the advisor should develop a tentative course of study including all of the courses the student will take. The student is not bound by this plan. However, this plan will assist the student and advisor in selecting courses in future semesters.

Updates: Each student should meet with his or her advisor at least once per semester to review the course of study and make changes. Students can and should ask for academic and career advice.

Advising Appointments

For advising hours or to set an appointment, please contact:

Lisa E. Shaw, Student Services Coordinator
E-mail: lshaw2@gmu.edu
Telephone: 703-993-4165