SIS Newsletter

February 10, 2026

SIS Newsletter February 10, 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 February 24th.

SIS Updates

IMPORTANT DATES

  • Last Day to DROP Classes (50% Tuition Refund): Today, February 10th 

For the Spring 2026 Academic Calendar and the full list of important dates, visit the Registrar's page here.


If you're planning on Graduating in Spring 2026 - the deadline to submit your graduation application is February 22nd. The Summer graduation application has also opened up! Log onto PatriotWeb and apply today. 

Spring & Summer 2026 Graduation Applications Due

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Spring & Summer 2026 Graduates, it’s time to apply for graduation! The Spring 2026 graduation application closes on February 22nd. The Summer 2026 graduation application does not open until January 29th and closes June 29th.

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FRIENDLY REMINDER: We do not offer walk-in advising appointments! Please use Patriot Connect to make your in-person or virtual advising appointments. 

SIS Advisors are assigned based on the student's last name. Look at the chart below to find your advisors 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) 
Scholarship Opportunities

Scholarship Season is here! The School of Integrative Studies Scholarships and Awards applications opened on February 1st.

  • 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 information on these scholarships and to apply, visit our Scholarships & Awards page

GEO Study Abroad Fair

The GEO Spring Study Abroad Fair is TODAY, February 10th from 11:30AM-3:30PM at the Johnson Center (JC) in Dewberry Hall. 

  • Students must first complete the GEO - External Study Abroad application process prior to going abroad. This ensures the student is eligible for studying abroad and the host program is eligible for transfer credits.
  • GEO External Study Abroad application deadlines:
    • March 1st (Summer/Fall)
    • September 1st (Spring)
Legal Studies

 Mason2Mason & Mason² Info Sessions 

Interested in attending Scalia Law? There are two information sessions below, that cover what you need to do to apply to Scalia Law outside of regular admissions. 

These information sessions, Jared Bivens, Associate Director of JD Admissions, will be going over the application requirements, application process and general information regarding Scalia Law. If you have any other questions, please feel free to reach out via email to set up a 1:1 call. 


 SIS also has a Legal Studies Concentration! 

If you're an INTS, B.A. major interested in continuing onto law school, the Legal Studies concentration would be a great place to start! Talk to your advisor about declaring your concentration, set an advising appointment here

Spring 2026 Career Fair

The Spring Career Fair is your chance to connect with representatives from over 200 companies and organizations hiring George Mason students and alumni. Explore internships, part-time jobs, and full-time positions. You won’t want to miss this opportunity to show off your business attire, resume, and networking skills! February 17-19th at Dewberry Hall in the J.C. from 11AM-4PM. 

  • Tuesday, February 17th - STEM 
  • Wednesday, February 18th - All Interests
  • Thursday, February 19th - Business, Government & Non-Profit 

For more information on the Career Fair or to check out which employers are coming, check out this link on Handshake

Upcoming Events

Writing Center Workshop: Personal Statements for Grad School Applications

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Are you preparing your applications for graduate school? Come to this workshop to learn some strategies for researching, planning, organizing, and drafting your personal statement. You'll also discuss some do's and don'ts, get some practice decoding prompts, and brainstorm possible material for your own statement.

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LGBTQ + Student Showcase

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In Spring 2026, The LGBTQ+ Resources Center, Graduate Student Life, Women and Gender Studies, and the School of Integrative Studies are sponsoring Mason’s third annual LGBTQ+ Student Showcase! This one-day showcase event will spotlight Mason’s graduate and undergraduate students’ outstanding scholarly, research, and creative works through posters, oral presentations, and creative, visual, and performing arts that highlights the work done by LGBTQ+ students at George Mason. It will also feature a Keynote Luncheon.

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The New Politics of Online Feminism

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Spring 2026 Urban Research Hub Speaker Series

Black Communities of Fairfax: A History

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The co-authors of Black Communities of Fairfax: A History, will lead an engaging roundtable, discussing the process of doing local history and their research methods.

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