SIS Newsletter
November 5, 2026
Welcome back to the School of Integrative Studies bi-weekly newsletter. For the most up-to-date information, visit sis.gmu.edu
INTS | BIS | HDFS | EVSS | Advising
Our next issue of the SIS newsletter will be published on November 17th.
SIS Updates
Students who get stuck while registering for classes ... Friendly Reminder: We do not offer Walk-In Advising appointments. Please schedule an advising appointment before stopping by.
SIS ADVISING TEAM
SIS Advisors are assigned based on a student's major and last name. Review the chart below to see who your advisor is:
| MAJOR | ADVISOR BY LAST NAME |
| Integrative Studies (INTS) | Martin Abruzzo (A-K) Kelly Dunne (L-Z) |
| Environmental & Sustainability Studies (EVSS) |
Martin Abruzzo (A-L) |
| 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) |
Important Dates
SPRING REGISTRATION PRIORITY DATES
The Spring 2027 Course schedule is available to view on Patriot Web, check out the classes before your time ticket opens up! Make your advising appointments now!
- October 29th - Seniors
- November 2nd - Juniors
- November 4th - Sophomores
- November 6th - Freshmen
SIS Faculty Updates
SIS Senior Advisor, Marty Abruzzo was named Employee of the Month for November 2026! Congrats Marty!!
Graduation Info
Graduating this semester? Attend the GRAD FAIR on campus!
The Winter Grad Fair will be held November 4th and 5th from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. in Dewberry Hall, Johnson Center. For more info, visit GMU's graduation page.
Upcoming Events
The PopCulture Ideas Lab - Presents a Conversation with Dr. Taylor Cole Miller
Monday, November 9, 2026 1:30 PM to 2:30 PM EST
Johnson Center, Room C
Information Session: Bachelor's Accelerated Masters Program
Tuesday, November 10, 2026 5:30 PM to 6:30 PM EST