SIS Newsletter
October 21, 2025
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 4th.
SIS Updates
SIS now assigns students to an advisor based on their 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) |
If you have had any difficulty making appointments on Patriot Connect with you new advisor, please email the appropriate major-specific email address: INTS@GMU.EDU • EVSSINFO@GMU.EDU • HDFS@GMU.EDU • BIS@GMU.EDU
Important Dates
PRIORITY DATES/TIME TICKETS
- Thursday, October 30th - SENIORS
- Monday, November 3rd - JUNIORS
- Wednesday, November 5th - SOPHOMORES
- Friday, November 7th - FRESHMEN
Check out your classes on Patriot Web before your time ticket opens up! Make your advising appointments now!
SIS Alumni & Faculty Updates
INTERNSHIPS, INTS 490, AND MORE!
Internships are vital. Not only does participation in an internship make a student more career ready, but it can also be an avenue to a job.
INTS 490 - INTERNSHIP
Have you heard about the INTS 490: Internship course? For more information, please visit the Internship page on our website.
The application submission period for Spring 2026 opens on October 12, 2025 and closes on January 20, 2026.
| STEPS TO APPLY FOR INTS 490 | LINKS & NOTES |
| 1) Submit your online Internship Application | Internship Application |
| 2) Review the Internship Packet | Internship Packet |
| 3) Draft your Internship Learning Objectives (ILO) | See Internship Resources – How to Write Internship Learning Objectives |
| 4) Complete the Experiential Learning Agreement (ELA) form | Experiential Learning Agreement |
| 5) Scan & Email completed ILOs and ELA to Barbara O'Connell | boconne@gmu.edu Enterprise Hall, 4th floor Room 417 or the front desk |
| 6) Registration Instructions | will be sent via email after approval |
Your current place of employment MAY BE ELIGIBLE to serve as an internship credit if it can provide clearly define new learning experiences that differ from your usual job responsibilities.
Already done an internship and eager to share?
CALLING ALL SIS INTERNS:
Are you currently enrolled in INTS 490 and have a cool internship to share about? Have you already earned credit for your internship via INTS 490 and want to spread the word about this course?
Please email Barbara O'Connell (boconne@gmu.edu) for more information on our SIS Intern Spotlight opportunities.
Want to be interviewed on a podcast?
Requirements/Information:
- Must be a CHSS Student, willing to talk about your experience!
- Can be interviewed in person at Horizon Hall
- Interviews will be 45-60 minutes
- Discussions can cover either your major, RSO, internship or another academic topic
Email CHSSPOD@GMU.EDU to apply today!
Upcoming Events
FALL 2025 INTERNSHIP WEEK
Don't miss this week of events to help you find, apply for, and succeed in your internship!
October 20, 2025, 12:00 PM to October 24, 2025, 1:00 PM EDT
Higher Education Graduate Programs Information Session
Monday, October 27, 2025 7:30 PM to 8:30 PM EDT
Online Location
A Braver Campus Dialogue: How Should the U.S. Engage with Israel & Palestine Moving Forward?
Wednesday, October 29, 2025 5:00 PM to 6:30 PM EDT
Merten Hall, 1201
Real Talk: Navigating Your First Year on the Job
Monday, November 3, 2025 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM EST
Winter Graduation Fair
November 5, 2025, 10:00 AM to November 6, 2025, 6:00 PM EST
Johnson Center, Dewberry Hall