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Academic Support Tools

The George Washington University and School of Engineering and Applied Science provides a variety of free academic resources to all undergraduates. Below are some of the resources available to students to help them during their academic career in GW Engineering as well as tools and information that is available for faculty to support students.

Comments, questions, or concerns? Contact [email protected].

 

Math, Science, Writing, and Computer Science specific support.

 

More Academic Support Resources for Students

What is the Academic Commons?

Academic Commons serves as a comprehensive hub for all university-related academic resources and services for students. Get connected to academic support for Math, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, and other non-STEM courses through individual peer tutoring, review sessions, data consulting, and academic success skill building.

Academic Support Strategies and Tools

GPA Calculator

Would you like to determine what your GPA could be based on possible overall grades earned in a course? Use this helpful tool! When plugging in grades, make sure to also review your course syllabus to understand how various assignments and assessments are weighted in each of your courses.

Study Spaces

Would you like to find a different place to study or complete academic work? GWU offers open spaces to use at any time, and also reservable study spaces. More details can be found here.

Exam Strategies

Midterm and finals seasons are typically stressful times during the semester. Below are some tips to make this finals season go a little smoother!

  • Self-Care
    Eating right, getting enough sleep, staying hydrated, and exercising are all ways to relieve stress or help lessen the amount of stress experienced during midterm/finals season. Relaxing your mind through meditation is also a helpful tool to de-stress. Here are some resources to help figure out what works best for you!
  • Start Studying Early 
    Cramming works for some students, but it is generally not a great approach to preparing for exams and can be stress and anxiety inducing. Instead, try to plan ahead and prepare materials to study early on so studying the week of or night before the exam will not be as intense. In addition, study groups (even virtual ones) with your peers can help clarify course material and reduce stress while being in a supportive environment.
  • Remember to Take Study Breaks
    Whether it is getting fresh air and a walk outdoors, watching an episode of your favorite TV show, or virtually hanging out with your friends, breaks in between long studies.

Linkedin Learning Modules

This free resource provides on-line modules on a variety of topics.  Students can pick and choose based on need or interest and work at their own pace.  Build skills and knowledge in areas such as student success skills, career development, leadership skills, and more!

https://www.linkedin.com/learning/

Academic Materials Grant

The Academic Materials Grant provides a one-time award for academic materials such as textbooks or loaner devices for students with high financial need or who are faced with an emergency. GW students who are currently registered for at least 1 credit in the current semester.  To review more information, review here:

Should you have any questions, please reach out to the Office for Student Success at [email protected]. 

Academic Strategies and Policies

Strategies to Support Success

If you are struggling in a course, early intervention will provide the best options for getting back on track.  Catching up on course material can become more challenging the longer the semester continues.  When struggling in a course, have you: 

  • Visited faculty during office hours?  This information should be shared in a course syllabus. 

  • Utilized various tutoring support options?  

  • Reviewed resources and tips for success in the classroom? 

  • Asked your UTLA, if there is one assigned to your class, for help? 

Academic Forgiveness 

Undergraduate students are eligible to repeat, for credit and grade forgiveness, up to three undergraduate level courses taken at GW in which they received a grade of D+ (1.3) or below (except if the failing grade was due to a violation of GW’s Code of Academic Integrity). With the approval of your academic advisor, you may repeat a course under this policy at any time during your enrollment at GW.   

To review all details of this policy, please review the form here.

Course Withdrawal 

If you determine course withdrawal is the most appropriate action for your situation, there are various details to consider depending on the time of semester.  It is important to keep in mind, course withdrawal may incur tuition implications.  Paying careful attention to full-time status, a minimum of 12 credits, will also be important as falling below full-time status may impact athletics, Visa status, housing, satisfactory academic progress (SAP), etc.  Any course withdrawal should always be completed after consultation with an academic advisor. 

1st and 2nd week of the semester: You may add and drop courses, in GWeb, without penalty.  

3rd and 4th week of the semester: You may withdraw from a course, in GWeb, and there will be no “W” on the official record.  But, there may be tuition implications.   Review tuition liability information here. 

5th – 9th week of the semester: You may withdraw from a course, in GWeb, and will have a “W” on your record for the course, as well as possible tuition liability. 

After the 10th week of the semester: You will need to submit an RTF to complete a course withdrawal.  You will have a “W” on your record for that course.  GW Engineering students will also need to complete a brief survey before submitting an RTF to withdraw from a course. 

To review full details of university course withdrawal requirements, visit the Registrar’s web page. 

Late Withdrawal Request Process/Form: 

You can use this appeal form to request consideration to withdraw from one or more courses, after the published deadline, which could include courses from a prior semester. You would need to provide a narrative of extenuating circumstances with any supporting documentation for the appeal to be considered. This petition is reviewed and considered by a university-wide committee, and a decision is typically received within 10 business days. More information about this process can be found on the Office of the Registrar -Withdrawal and Refund webpage. 

Leave of Absence and Continuous Enrollment

Leave of Absence: 
If you deem it necessary to pause your academic studies for a period of time, you may request a leave of absence.  A set amount of time will need to be agreed upon, with a stated reason for the leave request.  More details can be found on the Registrar’s website.    

Continuous Enrollment: 
If you need to take a course at another institution, with approval from an advisor, a notation of continuous enrollment on the GW record will be required during your time not enrolled at GW.  More information, as well as the approval form, can be found on the Registrar’s website, https://registrar.gwu.edu/forms. 

Complete University Withdrawal

If you deem it is best to completely withdraw from GWU, you must first speak with an academic advisor.  More details about the process, forms, and the refund policy, can be found on the Registrar’s website, https://registrar.gwu.edu/withdrawals-refunds  

Undergraduate Teaching and Learning Assistant Program

The School of Engineering and Applied Science is committed to teaching and learning. Therefore, it developed an Undergraduate Learning Assistants (ULA) and Undergraduate Teaching Assistants (UTA) program to help support the students taking select courses offered by the school. These outstanding undergraduate students are part of the instructional team for the course and provide in-class support as well as office hours to ensure deeper understanding of the curriculum.  For more information, please click here.

Student Success Coaching

In collaboration with the Office of Student Success, the School of Engineering and Applied Science Office of Undergraduate Studies and Student Success provides a student success coaching program designed to help students build the needed foundation for a successful semester and academic year.

Through collaborative 1:1 sessions, students learn to develop learning strategies, establish healthy study habits, cultivate self-advocacy, build a campus support system, and so much more. It is important to note that success coaching is not academic advising, personal counseling, or one-on-one tutoring for a particular course.


Our Coaches

Each coach is assigned a specific group of students based on major and GW Engineering students can sign-up for coaching through the individual appointment links below each coach.

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Naomie Joseph

Student Success Coach

Responsibilities include: Providing success coaching and outreach for advising for students majoring in civil engineering, computer engineering, mechanical engineering, and computer science (last name A-K).

For all inquiries email Naomie

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Amy Longua

Student Success Coach

Responsibilities include: Providing success coaching and outreach for students majoring in biomedical engineering, electrical engineering, systems engineering, and computer science (last name L-Z).

For all inquiries email Amy

Academic Support Resources for Faculty

GW Care Team and Response

At GW, we aim to create a community that cares for each other. The CARE Team fosters this goal by creating a pathway through which students who may need additional support can be identified and referred to the most appropriate services. Through the CARE Team, students are given the support they need to persist and succeed at GW and beyond.

The CARE Team is not an emergency system. Reports are monitored Monday through Friday between the hours of 9:00 am and 6:00 pm. If a report requires immediate outreach or follow-up or is an emergency, please contact GW Emergency Services at 202-994-6111.

If you have any questions or would like to learn more, please email [email protected].

SUBMIT A CARE REFERRAL

Faculty Feedback for Undergraduate Students

Faculty Feedback is an initiative designed to make it easy for faculty to report student progress starting around the 4th week of the semester. This early feedback allows GW advising offices to reach out to their struggling students earlier in the semester.

For more information about the faculty feedback process and how to submit visit: https://studentsuccess.gwu.edu/faculty-feedback

Also, if you have any questions about our outreach to GW Engineering undergraduate students you can email [email protected].

SUBMIT FACULTY FEEDBACK VIA GWEB

 

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