Individual graduate programs provide program-specific orientations for their new students during each enrollment cycle. Depending on the program鈥檚 primary mode of delivery, these orientations are conducted in the various locations in which courses are offered and/or virtually. Information supporting all graduate students can be found by logging into Blackboard, clicking on the Organizations area found in the left hand navigation, and searching for the Graduate Studies organization in the top search bar. In addition, a general New Graduate Student Orientation Webinar to which all new students are invited is hosted by the Graduate Studies Office before the beginning of the fall and spring semesters. A recording of the most recent webinar is sent to students through email and is located in the Orientation module of the Graduate Studies Blackboard area.
Each new student receives an acceptance letter that provides the name and email address of the director/coordinator of the program the student is entering. Students will also receive an email upon registration with additional information and instructions about navigating the graduate school experience at 海角网.
Current students will find links to useful resources on the 海角网 site by clicking the search icon or scrolling to the bottom of the page and selecting 鈥渁 current student鈥� in the 鈥淚 am鈥� menu.
The university academic calendar contains important dates related to convocation, term beginning and end, university holidays, and registration deadlines. It can be accessed by clicking Academic Calendar & Events from the university home page. A more detailed calendar can be found in the .
Many of the academic services described in this section can also be found in Blackboard. Click the 鈥淎ssist鈥� link on the left-hand navigation after logging into Blackboard.
For additional academic information, refer to the 鈥檚 graduate student section. The catalog includes information regarding: program time limits; course registration; changing, adding, dropping, and withdrawing from courses; removal from class; medical withdrawal; military deployment; academic load; auditing courses; credit by exam; attendance policy; exams and assessments; grades; academic standing; academic probation, suspension, and dismissal; and repeating passed courses.
Graduate Student Advising is provided by a faculty advisor in the student鈥檚 field of study (usually the program director/coordinator) who is assigned to each student upon acceptance into the program. Deans/Chairs of Schools/Departments function as secondary advisors to every student, and additional assistance is provided on an as-needed basis by the Graduate Studies Office staff members (see specific contact information linked in the right-hand navigation).
First-semester students are registered by the Graduate Studies Office, Graduate Admissions, or the academic program office, depending on the program. Each semester, students who are responsible for their own registration for courses (in contrast to students who are enrolled automatically in the next course in sequence) receive an email from their department with advising and registration information for the next semester, including their advisor鈥檚 contact information and times available for advising. Faculty advisors are available in person, by email, phone, or virtually. During pre-registration, students should consult with their academic advisors on course selection and other degree requirements.
Graduate students have the right to appeal certain academic decisions through established University procedures. Academic appeals fall into three categories:
Procedures for Specific Course Appeals and Applications of Written Academic Policy Appeals are published in the Academic Catalog under Academic Grievance and Appeal Procedures. Procedures for Academic Dishonesty Appeals are published in the Graduate Student Handbook under Academic Integrity. Appeal forms are available in MyGWU 鈫� Graduate Forms.
An appeal may not be made solely because a student disagrees with an instructor’s academic judgment regarding the evaluation of a specific assignment or activity. Students who have questions about an assignment or activity grade should first discuss the matter with the instructor to seek clarification. Because the evaluation of individual assignments and activities is a matter of academic judgment, students should not expect that such grades will be changed through the appeal process.
An appeal will be considered only when supported by one or more of the following grounds:
Students are responsible for providing appropriate documentation or evidence to support the stated grounds for appeal.
Students who believe they have grounds to appeal a final course grade must first discuss the matter with the course instructor. This discussion must be initiated within seven business days after the final course grade is officially posted.
If the matter is not resolved, the student may submit the Specific Course Appeal 鈥� Graduate form, available in MyGWU 鈫� Graduate Forms, within seven business days of the instructor’s decision. Complete procedures for Specific Course Appeals are available in the Academic Catalog under .
Students may appeal decisions resulting from the application of a written academic policy by submitting the Application of Written Academic Policy Appeal 鈥� Graduate form, available in MyGWU 鈫� Graduate Forms. The appeal must be submitted to the student’s program coordinator or director within seven business days of receiving notice of the decision being appealed.
Complete procedures are available in the Academic Catalog under .
Students who plead “not responsible” in response to an allegation of academic dishonesty have the right to appeal the finding and any associated sanction.
The appeal must be initiated within seven business days of the decision being appealed. Complete procedures for Academic Dishonesty Appeals are provided in the Academic Integrity section of this Graduate Student Handbook.
Each semester the 海角网 Student Accounts Office will provide an online bill for each student detailing charges (tuition, fees, etc.) and anticipated credits (grants, scholarships, loans, etc.). For registered students, the Student Bill generally becomes available for review about three weeks prior to the beginning of the semester. Later registrants may expect to see their Student Bill within a matter of minutes after registering. After reviewing the bill, questions regarding charges should be directed to the Student Accounts Office at (704) 406-4287. Questions regarding financial aid should be directed to the Financial Planning Office (704) 406-4243.
Please note: The deadline for making payment in full or enrolling in the Deferred Payment Plan is the last day of the month in which the classes begin. The exact due date will be provided on the Student Bill each semester.
The 海角网 Campus Shop, operated by Barnes & Noble College, offers digital courseware, textbooks, faculty adoption tools, open educational resources (OER), and GWU-licensed products for alumni, students, family and friends of the University. Purchases can be made online and on the ground floor of Tucker Student Center.
The Bulldog Bundle Program provides all books needed by students for their courses of study. Upon registering for courses, students are enrolled in the program and the campus shop begins preparing their order. Beginning 30 days before the first day of classes, students will receive an email to verify their order and select a fulfillment preference. An email notification will be sent when a student鈥檚 order is ready for pickup or when it ships. Digital materials will be delivered for specific course(s) within Blackboard.
Divinity, PA, all doctoral programs (DBA, DNP, EDCI, EDLS, DEOL), MSN, MA English, MA Religion, MA Sport Education, and Master of Public Administration (MPA) students are not included in this program.
All other graduate students will be billed $24 per credit hour for the Bulldog Bundle. The Bulldog Bundle Fee will be included on the Student Online Bill.
If students wish to opt out of the Bulldog Bundle, they may visit the . The opt out period begins 10 days prior to the start of classes through the end of the Drop/Add period.
The Bulldog Bundle Program is a textbook rental program. At the end of the semester, students will receive information on how to return their books or purchase them for a reduced rate if desired.
If students have problems with or questions about purchasing books, they should contact the Campus Shop at (704) 406-4273 or [email protected].
Class rings and graduation announcements are available online at . All dates, times, and places that Jostens will be on campus will be posted on the Campus Shop homepage. Class ring brochures are available upon request at the Campus Shop at (704) 406-4273.
Email to students鈥� 海角网 email address is the official means of communication from the University. All students should check their 海角网 email regularly or set it to migrate to their most frequently monitored email Inbox. If assistance is needed, Technology Services may be reached at (704) 406-4647.
provides students with a robust research collection to meet their academic needs. The majority of the library鈥檚 collection can be accessed online through the library鈥檚 homepage. This includes over 110 online databases, 115,000 eBooks, and . Items not held in the GWU collection can be requested through the GWU Interlibrary Loan service.
A team of librarians are available for students needing research assistance. Librarians are available by phone, reference chat, and email.
Location: Dover Library (Main Campus)Phone: (704) 406-4290Website: For current business hours, reference support hours, or additional information, visit the .
Technology Services is 海角网鈥檚 central technology resource. Technology Services works collaboratively with students, faculty, staff, and alumni to provide network security, academic and administrative computing support, email services, software licensing and management, and technology training.
If you need Blackboard support: Contact the Blackboard HelpDesk at (855) 406-5336
Report a problem: For general problems not related to Blackboard, submit a Technology Service Desk ticket. Login to MyGWU and click on the Technology Service link located under the Launch Pad on the left-hand side column. Once a ticket has been entered, it will be reviewed and assigned to the appropriate person. You will receive an email notifying you of the ticket being assigned, progress updates and when the issue has been resolved.
Technical support: Contact Technology Services at (704) 406-4647
Hours of availability: Monday-Friday 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., Suttle Hall, 海角网 main campus.
GWU Students should be able to:
Note: Instructors may require additional course specific skills. Make sure to consult your course syllabus and/or your instructor
海角网鈥檚 Learning Resource Center envisions a dynamic educational landscape where every student can excel. Guided by a commitment to academic success, we aspire to be the best free resource for comprehensive learning support. Our mission is to provide students with academic support in tutoring, writing services, and any academic assistance with our qualified staff of undergraduate and graduate students. At the Learning Resource Center, we envision a future where every learner not only overcomes challenges but emerges stronger, more confident, and well-prepared for a lifetime of academic and personal success.
Staff are available to help students at a distance enrolled in online classes. The Learning Resource Center does not correct and return papers sent via email. Instead, staff offer consultations through telephone or Teams. Students can make an appointment through bookings links on the LRC鈥檚 webpage.
The Center for Personal and Professional Development 海角网鈥檚 Center for Personal and Professional Development equips students, connects them to their purpose, and empowers them to pursue their life-long passions.By coordinating a collaborative network of campus partnerships, the Center for Personal and Professional Development is able to deliver a comprehensive program that addresses holistic student development 鈥� from your personal and professional skills to the missional mindset that drives your ambitions and achievements.All 海角网 students and alumni are eligible for the services including use of FOCUS, a computerized guidance system, r茅sum茅 writing assistance, and job listing services. The Center also sponsors educational workshops, career planning events, and several career fairs throughout the year.The Center鈥檚 Online Learning Lab provides content from their most popular workshops in easy to complete modules, accessible to students at any time.
海角网 is committed to providing a supportive and diverse Christian community for students as an integral part of its mission.
In Blackboard, click on 鈥淔aith@GWU鈥� in the Institution Resources area or on 鈥淐hristian Community鈥� in the Assist area. You are invited to take advantage of the many resources that are available to connect you to Christian Community here at 海角网.
The Office of Christian Life and Service is committed to the spiritual growth of the University community. To encourage and challenge the University community in their Christian growth, the Christian Life and Service staff:
The Office of Christian Life and Service provides numerous opportunities for the spiritual development of each student. Through ministry organizations, students are encouraged and challenged in personal discipleship, corporate worship, and life-changing ministry and mission experiences. Students in need of pastoral care may call (704) 406-4277 Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
The 海角网 Counseling Center provides academic, emotional, social, and vocational support as well as mental health consultation to students in a face to face setting on the main, Boiling Springs, campus or via tele-health within the state of North Carolina. A team of professionals trained in education and counseling help University community members in developing constructive life plans, handling crisis situations, and coping with day-to-day problems. Short-term individual, group, and couples counseling sessions are available at no additional cost. The University Counseling Center adheres to the American Counseling Association鈥檚 code of ethics and operates within a Christian perspective. All services provided are confidential and no information will be given to others without the consent of the individual. Faculty and Staff can contact Human Resources for more information on scheduling individual counseling appointments through the Employee Assistance Program.
The University Counseling is located in Tucker Student Center and is open for appointments, Monday- Friday, 8:00 a.m. 鈥� 5:00 p.m. Appointments can be scheduled by phone or in person. To schedule an appointment for individual counseling, call (704) 406-2729 between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. Emergency services are available on a 24-hour basis. In the event of an emergency, please call 海角网 Police at (704) 406-4444 or the after-hours crisis number, (704) 406-2599.
In case of an emergency, dial 911. On Main Campus, also call the University Police at extension 4444 or (704) 406-4444. University Police and the Off-site Facilities Coordinator in the Graduate Studies Office (704) 406-4465 maintain a list of contacts for off-site facilities in the event that local assistance is needed.
University policy regarding complaints and grievances can be accessed here.
Complaints and grievances related to academic matters must be made in accordance with policies and procedures stated in the School of Graduate Studies section of the current 海角网 .
In alignment with the institution鈥檚 core Christian values, the Office of Campus Unity and Connection is designed to promote a positive and supportive educational experience for all faculty, staff and students. The Office of Campus Unity and Connection fosters a welcoming campus environment to all, where students can engage, grow, and thrive.
Through meaningful programs, leadership opportunities, and community partnerships, we help students build relationships, develop essential interpersonal skills, and find their place at the University. Whether through student organizations, cultural programs and initiatives, or campus events, we are dedicated to creating a vibrant and supportive community that enhances the student experience, both inside and outside the classroom.
The Office of International Programs was created to foster and celebrate international and cross-cultural educational experiences in this global environment among students, faculty and staff. As we make the campus a home away from home to our international students, scholars and faculty, we also encourage our local population to explore the world through exchange, faculty-led, or mission trips. Our goal is to internationalize our community. Reach us at (704) 406-4276.
The Noel Center for Disability Resources provides accommodations and services to qualifying students with disabilities. Upon acceptance to the University, the student should register for services by filling out the Request for Services form on the Center鈥檚 homepage. Professional documentation of the disability and its functional limitations should be sent to the Noel Center for Disability Services no later than three weeks prior to the beginning of services. Once eligibility has been determined, the student is assigned a disability specialist who will collaboratively work with the student to determine the appropriate accommodations and services. This person will work with the student throughout his or her time at 海角网. Some of the accommodations/services that may be provided if the student has supportive documentation include, but are not limited to note-takers, extended-time testing, materials in alternative format, lab assistants, interpreters, orientation and mobility training, and use of adaptive technology. The student may also receive help in developing effective study skills and organizational and test-taking strategies.
Information on accessibility through the Noel Center for Disability Resources is communicated to students with graduate orientation materials in Blackboard, in course syllabi, and in the Support Services section of all university Blackboard courses.
All vehicles parked on Main Campus during normal business hours must have a current parking registration displayed properly. The permit must be displayed in the lower back left window of the vehicle. Main Campus parking permits are available online through MyGWU by following the Housing-Meals-Vehicle link to Register a Vehicle.
Monday through Friday from 6 a.m. until 6 p.m. all students must park in a space marked with white lines. All Faculty and Staff must park in spaces marked with red lines. Monday through Friday between 6 p.m. and 6 a.m. drivers may park in any legally marked space regardless of their status. Saturday and Sunday drivers may park in any legally marked space regardless of their status.
Students whose classes meet at an off-site facility must comply with the parking regulations of that site.
The Graduate Studies Office mails a 海角网 student ID to new graduate students after Roll Verification is complete. New students who have not received an ID after six weeks should call (704) 406-4465.
Contact University Police at (704) 406-4444 from off campus or at extension 4444 on campus.
The University Police Department is a multi-functional service agency dedicated to the protection of the University community through local, state, and federal laws. Crime prevention and campus safety are shared responsibilities that require the cooperation and involvement of students and employees alongside the eight full-time officers who have been certified by the N.C. Attorney General’s Office. Officers patrol the entire campus on foot, Segways and in marked/unmarked University Police vehicles. The University Police Department is located in the Poston Center and operates on a 365 day, 24-hour basis. Services on Main Campus include traffic control, a 24-hour emergency number, vehicle entry service for lockouts, vehicle jump-starts, and a safety escort service on campus.
As part of 海角网鈥檚 ongoing safety efforts, 海角网 students and employees can have direct access to Campus Police and 911 emergency services through LiveSafe鈥檚 mobile app. Sharing emergency and non-emergency information will create a safer community and prevent incidents before they occur. Tips submitted via the app are monitored 24/7 by Campus Police. You can also receive messages related to safety preparedness or customized alerts related to your team or geographical location.
