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Welcome to the HDFS program. Please read the following orientation materials carefully.
No additional materials are needed for orientation in the BIS degree.
The BIS program offers pre-orientation advising.
To schedule a 45 minute pre-orientation advising appointment please write to bis@gmu.edu OR to your assigned advisor with your full name, G-number, and a few days/times you are available to meet virtually. We will schedule you for the first available appointment within the timeframe you share.
BIS advisors are assigned according to students’ last names. Please refer to chart below.
Student Last Name Beginning With | Primary Advisor | Primary Advisor Email |
A - G | Jessica Shindler | jshindle@gmu.edu |
H - L | Andrea Barabach | abarabac@gmu.edu |
M - Q | Andrea Barabach | abarabac@gmu.edu |
R - T | Janet Poirot | jha2@gmu.edu |
U - Z | Janet Poirot | jha2@gmu.edu |
All concentrations: download the orientation information packet, INTS major information, and list of open classes (TBD)
Freshman only: download the list of course suggestions fall 2023
Check list for those interested in teaching licensure
how to register for classes and more