SIS Newsletter
September 9, 2025
Welcome back to the School of Integrative Studies bi-weekly newsletter. For the most up-to-date information, visit sis.gmu.edu
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Our next issue of the SIS Newsletter will be published on September 23rd.
SIS Updates
IMPORTANT DATES
- Last Day to Drop a course (with 50% Tuition Refund): Tues. September 16th
- Unrestricted Withdrawal Period (100% Tuition Liability): Wed. September 17th - Tues. September 30th
- Selective Withdrawal Period (100% Tuition Liability): Wed. October 1st - Mon. October 27th
- Last Day of Class: Mon. December 8th (for full semester courses, dates may differ for 7.5 week sessions)
- Exam Period: December 10 - 17th
- Winter Commencement: December 18th
For more important dates and deadlines, view the Registrar's Fall 2025 Academic Calendar.
Planning on completing your degree in December? APPLICATIONS for GRADUATION are due via Patriot Web by September 30th, 2025.
SIS Alumni Spotlight
SIS Faculty Updates
Smithsonian-Mason School of Conservation
Apply for the Residential Semester-Away Programs with SMSC
Current undergrads or recent graduates from any institution, in any major, can now apply for either of the two immersive Spring 2026 residential programs below, which take place at the prestigious National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute in Front Royal, Virginia.
How to Apply:
All students, even George Mason University degree-seeking students, will select Non-Degree Undergraduate in the application portal.
If you are completing the form only for the purpose of applying to SMSC, remember to use the code SMSCMASON at the end of the application to waive the fee!
Events
George Mason 9/11 Day of Service
Thursday, September 11, 2025 10:00 AM to 9:00 PM EDT
Dewberry Hall, Johnson Center
Study Abroad Fair
Tuesday, September 16, 2025 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM EDT
Johnson Center, Dewberry Hall and Lobby
SIS Graduate Programs Information Session
Thursday, September 25, 2025 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM EDT
Online Location
Study Abroad Opportunities
WINTER BREAK STUDY ABROAD OPPORTUNITY:
- Application & deposit due before October 1, 2025
- Tentative Travel Dates: January 24, 2026 - February 5, 2026
Experiential Learning Journey in the Heart of Southeast Asia: Exploring Thailand’s Complex Identity, Culture, History, and Unique Conflict Resolution Techniques
For more information email, Dr. Wilson or PACSC Asia
SUMMER BREAK STUDY ABROAD OPPORTUNITIES:
Hosted by Dr. Aoi Yamanaka and Dr. Nick Lennon
- Application Deadline: March 1st, 2026
- Tentative Travel Dates: May 23, 2026 - June 3, 2026
Interested in this Study Abroad Opportunity - but need help financing it? There are need-based scholarships specifically for this program for Mason students, ranging from $1,000-4,000 per student. The Increasing Access: Japan Scholarships applications are due by Monday, December 1st, 2025. Please email Dr. Nick Lennon for the scholarship application.
Hosted by Dr. Al Fuertes, email him if you have any questions!
- Application Deadline: March 1, 2026
- Tentative Travel Dates: May 17, 2026 - June 15, 2026
For more information on other Study Abroad Opportunities, check out the Study Abroad Programs page.