SIS Newsletter
April 21, 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 May 5th.
SIS Updates
Priority Registration Dates
- April 22nd - Sophomores
- April 24th - Freshmen
For the full list of registration dates for the Fall semester, please refer to the Registrar's page. (All Upperclassmen have the ability to register for Fall classes as of April 14th, 16th and 20th).
If you need any help registering for classes, please reach out to your advisor! Friendly Reminder: We do not offer walk-in advising appointments. Please use Patriot Connect to make your in-person or virtual advising appointments.
SIS ADVISING TEAM
SIS Advisors are assigned based on student's last name. Look at the chart below to 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) |
SIS Intern Spotlight
Graduation Reminders
SPRING GRADUATION
- Commencement is on Thursday, May 14th @9:30AM at the Eagle Bank Arena
- CHSS Degree Celebration is on Saturday, May 16th @2:00PM at the Eagle Bank Arena
FYI - All our undergraduate majors (INTS, EVSS, HDFS and BIS) are a part of the School of Integrative Studies - which is housed within in the College of Humanities & Social Sciences (CHSS)
Friendly Reminder: you need tickets for both Commencement and the Degree Celebration ceremonies.
SIS Faculty Update
Summer 2026 Courses with Seats Left!
- INTS 210-A01: Sustainable World - taught by Assoc. Prof. Andrew Wingfield (Online - 4 credits)
- INTS 249-B01: Digital Literacy - taught by Assoc. Prof. Gregory Unruh (Online - 4 credits)
- INTS 317-A01: Issues in Family Relationships - taught by Prof. Pamela Garner (Online - 4 credits)
- INTS 334-001: Environmental Justice - taught by Assoc. Prof. Michael Gilmore (Online - 4 credits)
- INTS 362-A01: Social Justice & Human Rights - taught by Assoc. Prof. Benedict Carton (Online - 3 credits)
- INTS 416-001: Refugee & Internal Displacement - taught by Prof. Al Fuertes (Online - 4 credits)
- INTS 456-D01: Self-Care & Well-Being for Helping Professionals - taught by Assoc. Prof. Mark Thurston (Online - 4 credits)
Upcoming Events
Pop 'N Talk with CHSS Peer Mentors
Thursday, April 30, 2026 2:30 PM to 4:30 PM EDT
Horizon Hall, Atrium (bottom floor)
Information Session: Master of Arts in Interdisciplinary Studies
Fee Waiver Offered for Fall 2026 Applicants!
Thursday, April 30, 2026 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM EDT
Online Location
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