New Students

Welcome to the Elliott School of International Affairs! You are about to join a vibrant community of scholars and practitioners working on some of the most pressing international affairs issues around the world. And that's just our students. Our faculty members also bring deep and rich expertise in public policy, field work, and research to the classroom.

Whether you are joining us for a Master's degree or Graduate Certificate, the Office of Academic Advising can assist you with the transition to graduate school, course planning and monitoring your academic progress.

Prepare for Orientation

Elliott School Graduate Student Orientation will be held on August 26-28, 2009.
Register Online

Orientation Agendas:
Agenda for M.A. Candidates
Agenda for MIS, MIPP, and Certificate Candidates

Our Orientation is split into three distinct days:

August 26 – Academic Orientation
Crucial information on your graduate program, academic advising and campus wide academic services.

August 27 – Career Development and Networking
Get to know D.C. and your fellow students while meeting with corporations and organizations in your area of interest.

Continue your discussions with alumni, current students and faculty at the New Student Reception in the evening.

August 28 – Tools of the International Affairs Trade
Master the basic tools of the International Affairs field by testing your proficiency in a foreign language, participating in an economics review or learning tips and tricks for conducting International Affairs research.

Important Info

Did you miss the last e-mail from Graduate Student Career Development? Deleted the message from the Advising Office? Look no further! All Elliott School mass communications to new graduate students will be archived here after May 18, 2009. This section will be updated regularly throughout the summer, so please check back regularly.

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Who is my Advisor?

Graduate Students in the Elliott School of International Affairs benefit from the guidance of two different advising resources.

The first resource will be your Program Director, or for International Affairs MA students, your Faculty Advisor. This faculty member is an expert in your chosen sub-field of International Affairs. The faculty member will guide the content of your degree and ensure that the courses you choose make sense together and will help you achieve the academic and career goals you have set.

The second source of guidance will be your Academic Advisor. Your Academic Advisor will lead you through your course requirements ensuring that you follow the procedures and policies necessary to successfully complete your degree. Students are assigned an Academic Advisor based on the first letter of their last name.

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Getting Started

The following links will provide you with your student ID number (GWid) and university e-mail address. You will need these in order to register for classes.

GWid
Creating your GW E-mail Account
GWorld ID Card
Immunization Documentation

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Planning Your Studies

Before registering for your first semester courses, take some time to look at your degree requirements and other academic opportunities.

Choosing your First Semester Courses
Program Curricula
First Semester Schedule of Classes
Accessing Course Information
Study Abroad
Tips for Academic Success

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Register for Classes

Follow the instructions below to begin registering for first semester courses.

Registration Instructions
Registration Log-in
Registration holds for Immunization

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