SIS Newsletter
April 7, 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 April 24th.
SIS Updates
It's REGISTRATION AWARENESS WEEK!
The Fall 2026 Schedule is now up and viewable on Patriot Web. Schedule an appointment to meet with your Academic Advisor in Patriot Connect to review your degree completion plan BEFORE you register for classes!
Priority Registration Dates
- April 14th - Graduate Students
- April 16th - Seniors
- April 20th - Juniors
- April 22nd - Sophomores
- April 24th - Freshmen
For full list of registration dates for the Fall semester, please refer to the Registrar's page.
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) |
INTS 490 - Internship Application Period
March 23, 2026, 12:00 AM to May 8, 2026, 5:00 PM EDT
SIS Intern Spotlight
Summer Classes to check out
400-LEVEL COURSES:
- INTS 410-B01: Contemporary Health - Intersections in Science and Society - taught by Assoc. Prof. Susan Howard (Online - 4 credits)
- INTS 416-001: Refugee and Internal Displacement - taught by Prof. Al Fuertes on MWF 1:20-4:20pm (Online - 3 credits)
- INTS 420-A01 & A02: College to Career Skills - taught by Misty Krell (Online - 1-2 credits)
- INTS 435-D01: Leadership in a Changing Environment - taught by Marintha Miles (Online - 4 credits)
- INTS 436-A01: Social Justice Education - taught by Prof. Wendi Manuel-Scott (Online - 4 credits)
- INTS 456-D01: Self-Care and Well-Being for Helping Professionals - taught by Assoc. Prof. Mark Thurston (Online - 4 credits)
- INTS 490-001, 002, 003: Internship - taught by Dr. Sara Montiel (Online)
- INTS 491-001: Senior Capstone - taught by Kelly Dunne (Online - 3 credits)
SPECIAL TOPICS:
- INTS 475-A02: Leadership in the Age of AI - taught by Assoc. Prof. Graziella Pagliarulo McCarron (Online - Special Topics)
SIS Faculty Updates
It's Registration Awareness Week!
Upcoming Events
Pop 'N Talk with CHSS Peer Mentors
Thursday, April 16, 2026 2:30 PM to 4:30 PM EDT
Horizon Hall, Atrium (bottom floor)
Pop 'N Talk with CHSS Peer Mentors
Thursday, April 30, 2026 2:30 PM to 4:30 PM EDT
Horizon Hall, Atrium (bottom floor)
Lavender and Women & Gender Studies Cording Ceremony 2026
Recognizing the Spring, Summer, and Winter 2026 Graduates!
Thursday, April 30, 2026 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM EDT
Johnson Center, Dewberry Hall