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Contact Info
Dean of Students Office
Rice Hall 401
2121 Eye St. NW
Washington, DC 20052
[T] 202-994-6710
[F] 202-994-1476
[E] dos@gwu.edu
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Frequently Asked Questions
How do I withdraw from classes this semester?
You
can voluntarily withdraw from individual or all classes without
academic penalty during the first two weeks of classes (drop/add
period) in any semester. After the second week, withdrawing from any
courses will require working with the Academic Dean or Director of
Advising in your particular academic college or school.
You can
completely withdraw from any classes before the end of the eighth week
in the semester by completing a form available in the offices of the
Registrar and all Academic Deans.
Please consult with your
Academic Dean, Director of Advising, and/or University Bulletin of
Information for full regulations regarding withdrawals.
How do I withdraw if I have a medical or mental health problem?
In the event of a serious medical/mental health condition or family emergency, a student may request a withdrawal from classes.
All
decisions about medical/mental health withdrawals are determined by the
student’s Academic Dean or Director of Advising. Be sure to
continue to attend classes and complete requirements until you find out
if your Dean or Director of Advising has approved your petition to
withdraw.
How do I obtain supporting documentation for my withdrawal petition?
If
your withdrawal petition is purely for physical health reasons, you may
take a note from your doctor directly to your Academic Dean or Advisor
when you complete a petition for withdrawal. Alternately, you can be
evaluated by the Student Health Service, who will forward a withdrawal
recommendation to your Academic Dean or Advisor.
If there are
mental health issues or concerns, you may begin by making an
appointment for a mental health withdrawal consultation/evaluation at
the University Counseling Center to support your withdrawal petition.
You must also fill out a petition for withdrawal with your Academic
Dean or Advisor.
You may call the DOS office for guidance or more complex questions about the medical/mental health withdrawal procedures.
Will I get a refund if I take a withdrawal?
Refunds are granted based on the scale posted in the Schedule of Classes.
Generally, refunds are not granted after the end of the fourth week of
classes. Requests for refunds after that time can only be granted by
the student’s Academic Dean or Director of Advising.
Is there a Tuition Refund Plan (insurance)?
An
elective tuition refund insurance plan is available through the Student
Accounts Office. The Tuition Refund Plan is administered and
underwritten by A.W.G Dewar, Inc., 4 Batterymarch Park, Quincy,
MA 02169. You may call A.W.G. Dewar, Inc. at (617) 774-1555
for more information or contact them via email at trp@dewarinsurance.com.
To participate, you must complete an application and payment of premium
prior to the opening date of the semester. Information about the
plan, brochures, and application mailers are sent to all students from
the Student Accounts Office each summer.
How do I take an incomplete or get an excused absence in my class?
Incompletes
and excused absences can only be granted your professor. The DOS office
no longer intervenes with excused absences or incompletes with
professors; however, you may contact your Academic Dean or Director of
Advising for assistance with excused absences or questions about grade
disputes or other academic concerns.
To whom can I complain about my professor?
Any
concerns or complaints about the course content, grading, class
requirements or your professor’s behavior and teaching methods should
be directed to your Academic Dean.
Where do I turn if I have been discriminated against by a professor or staff member?
If you believe you were discriminated against or sexually harassed by a faculty or staff member, you should review the Guide to Student Rights and Responsibilities
and call the DOS office at (202) 994-6710 to consult about your rights and
the procedures available to investigate and resolve the issues.
Where do I get a recommendation/Dean's disciplinary clearance for job, graduate school or law school applications?
All
certification of clean disciplinary records for employment or graduate
applications can be obtained from the Office of Student Judicial
Services in John Quincy Adams House (2129 Eye Street NW, 202-994-6757).
How do I sign up for the Student Health Insurance Plan (SHIP)?
You
can obtain a brochure and application form for the SHIP at the Student
Health Service (2141 K Street NW, #501; 202-994-6827). For more information,
visit the SHS website by clicking here.
My
problem seems very complex and confusing. It also involves a lot of
different offices and I just don't know where to start. What should I
do?
The DOS office is
particularly well equipped to help students sort out complex issues and
know what office to contact for further help or guidance. Feel free to
contact the DOS office with any complex or confidential issues at
(202) 994-6710.
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