SIS Newsletter
January 13, 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 January 27th.
SIS Updates
Welcome back SIS students! Wishing you all a wonderful start to your Spring semester.
If you have any questions about the upcoming semester, or want to add a class before the semester starts, please reach out to your advisor, ASAP.
SIS ADVISING
Still don't know who your advisor is? SIS Advisors are assigned based on the student's last name. Look at the chart below find your advisor by MAJOR and LAST NAME.
| MAJOR | ADVISOR (BY LAST NAME) |
| Integrative Studies (INTS) | Martin Abruzzo (A-K) Sara Montiel, Ph.D. (L-Z) |
| Environmental & Sustainability Studies (EVSS) | Martin Abruzzo (A-L) Kelly Dunne (M-Y) |
| Human Development & Family Science (HDFS) | Kelly Dunne (All HDFS students) |
| Bachelor of Individualized Study (BIS) | Jessica Shindler (A-G) Mary Slone-O'Neill (H-R) Sharron Caldwell (S-Z) |
Important Dates
First Day of Spring 2026 Classes: Tues. January 20th
Last Day to Add Classes: Tues. January 27th
Last Day to Drop (100% Tuition Refund): Tues. February 3rd
Last Day to Drop (50% Tuition Refund): Tues. February 10th
For the Spring 2026 Academic Calendar and the full list of important dates, visit the Registrar's page here.
Spring & Summer 2026 Graduation Applications Due
January 29, 2026, 10:00 AM to February 22, 2026, 11:00 PM EST
Online Location
Spring 2026 Courses to Check out
These courses STILL have SEATS left!
- INTS 301-002: Science in the News - taught by Associate Professor Thomas Wood (meets in-person on Tuesdays from 1:30-4:10pm at Planetary Hall, 127)
- INTS 310-001: Violence, Gender, & Sexuality - taught by Associate Professor David Powers Corwin (meets in-person on Thursdays from 7:20-10:00pm at Horizon Hall, 1007)
- INTS 316-DL1: Intro to Childhood Studies - taught by Associate Professor Julia Shadur
- INTS 346-001: Art as Social Action - taught by Associate Professor Shayna Maskell (meets in-person on Mondays/Wednesdays from 10:30-11:45am at Nguyen Engineering Bldg, 1107)
Scholarship Opportunities
Scholarship Season is here! The School of Integrative Studies Scholarships and Awards applications open up on February 1st.
Check out the list below, eligibility requirements vary by scholarship.
- First Generation Scholarship
- School of Integrative Studies Founders Endowed Scholarship
- Lucas Leadership Scholarship
- Drs. Surya and Cecil Howard Book Fund
- Jon Sultan Writing Award
- Bachelor of Individualized Study Endowed Scholarship
- Jack Fahey Giving Back Endowed Scholarship
- Linda D. Hemm Scholarship
- Dr. Kenneth Thompson Scholarship
For more read more about these scholarships and to apply, visit our Scholarships & Awards page.
