SIS Newsletter
August 26, 2026
Welcome back to the School of Integrative Studies bi-weekly newsletter. For the most up-to-date information, visit sis.gmu.edu
Dear School of Integrative Studies (SIS) Students,
Welcome to the Fall semester! Whether you are joining SIS for the first time or returning for another year, we are excited to welcome you back and look forward to all that the new academic year will bring.
As you begin the semester, we also want to remind you that the SIS team is here to support you throughout your academic journey. Our advising team works with students based on major and last name, as outlined in the advising chart below. You may notice some new or different names this semester, but no matter who your assigned advisor is, our entire SIS team is committed to helping you navigate your program, connect with resources, and work toward your academic goals.
Throughout the semester, this newsletter will continue to keep you connected with SIS by sharing important updates, upcoming events and opportunities, student and faculty accomplishments, and resources from across our programs.
We look forward to another great semester together and to celebrating all that our SIS students accomplish along the way. Welcome to Fall 2026!
Warmly,
The SIS Team
SIS Updates
SIS ADVISING TEAM
SIS Advisors are assigned based on student's last names and major.
| MAJOR | ADVISOR (BY LAST NAME) |
| Integrative Studies (INTS) | Martin Abruzzo (A-K) Kelly Dunne (L-Z) |
| Environmental & Sustainability Studies (EVSS) | Martin Abruzzo (A-L) Sharron Caldwell (M-Y) |
| Human Development & Family Science (HDFS) | Sharron Caldwell (All HDFS students) |
| Bachelor of Individualized Study (BIS) | Jessica Shindler (A-G) Mary Slone-O'Neill (H-R) Amollie Stoermer (S-Z) |
Thinking about declaring a minor? Any SIS advisor can help you with that. Learn more about our 7 minors here.
Important Dates
- Last Day to ADD classes: Mon. Aug 31st
- Labor Day (University Closed): Mon. Sept 7th
- Last Day to DROP classes (100% Tuition Refund): Tues. Sept 8th
- Last Day to DROP classes (50% Tuition Refund): Tues. Sept 15th
Not sure how to add or drop a course? Set up an advising appointment ASAP!
SIS Faculty Updates
Upcoming Events
Welcome2Mason SIS Students! (Fall 2026)
Wednesday, September 16, 2026 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM EDT
Enterprise Hall, 400
SMSC Application Open
CLIE Active Leaders - Registration for Fall '26 is OPEN
INTS | BIS | HDFS | EVSS | Advising
Our next issue of the SIS newsletter will be published on September 8th.