2017 - 2018 Table of Contents Contents Introduction .................................................................................................................................... 5 About ............................................................................................................................................. 6 The George Washington University .............................................................................................. 6 The School of Business at The George Washington University .................................................... 6 The G&EE Office.......................................................................................................................... 7 Before your Arrival ......................................................................................................................... 8 Pre-Arrival Check List ................................................................................................................... 8 Visa Procedure ............................................................................................................................ 8 Obtaining a Visa to Study in the United States .......................................................................... 8 Non-Immigrant Intent ................................................................................................................ 9 Security Clearance ................................................................................................................... 9 Setting up your accounts .............................................................................................................. 9 GW ID ...................................................................................................................................... 9 PIN………...………………………………………………………………………………………………9 Net ID …………………………………………………………………………………………………. 10 Choosing your Courses .............................................................................................................. 11 GWSB Registration and Withdrawal Policies .......................................................................... 11 Types of Classes .................................................................................................................... 12 Schedule of Classes ............................................................................................................... 12 Registration Process .................................................................................................................. 12 Registering for Classes ........................................................................................................... 12 Registering for Classes in Module 2 or 4 ................................................................................ 13 When Classes Are Full or Closed ........................................................................................... 13 Waiting Lists ........................................................................................................................... 13 Registration Error Messages .................................................................................................. 14 Health Insurance / Immunization ................................................................................................ 14 Healthcare and Medical Insurance .......................................................................................... 14 Mandatory Health Insurance Requirement .............................................................................. 15 Requesting a Waiver of the GW Student Health Insurance Plan ............................................. 16 1 What To Do When Requesting the Waiver .............................................................................. 16 Completing the Waiver ........................................................................................................... 16 Who to Contact with Questions ............................................................................................... 16 Where to Go for Medical Care ................................................................................................ 17 For Emergencies .................................................................................................................... 17 911 ......................................................................................................................................... 17 Immunization Records ............................................................................................................ 17 Estimated Cost of Living ............................................................................................................. 18 Packing for DC ........................................................................................................................... 18 After your Arrival .......................................................................................................................... 19 Post-Arrival Check List ............................................................................................................... 19 Arriving on Campus .................................................................................................................... 19 Travel from Dulles International Airport to GWU (Foggy Bottom Metro) ................................... 20 Travel from Baltimore-Washington International to GWU ........................................................ 21 Reporting and Orientations ......................................................................................................... 22 GWorld Card .............................................................................................................................. 23 Housing ...................................................................................................................................... 23 Temporary Housing ................................................................................................................ 23 Finding Housing ...................................................................................................................... 23 Sample List of Apartment Complexes in D.C. and Virginia ...................................................... 23 Helpful Web Sites ................................................................................................................... 25 Former Student Recommendations ........................................................................................ 26 Banking ...................................................................................................................................... 26 Mobile Phones ........................................................................................................................... 27 Cell Phone Plan Options: ........................................................................................................ 27 Additional Tips: ....................................................................................................................... 27 Paying your GW Bill ................................................................................................................... 28 How to Pay Your GW Bill ........................................................................................................ 28 Incorrect Bills………………………………………………………………………………………….. 28 Maintaining your Immigration Status ........................................................................................... 29 Summary ................................................................................................................................ 29 Reporting Deadline ................................................................................................................. 29 Address Updates .................................................................................................................... 29 Failure to Comply with Registration and Reporting Requirements ........................................... 30 2 More Information .................................................................................................................... 30 Employment or Internships ..................................................................................................... 30 Set up your On-Campus Technology .......................................................................................... 31 GW Wireless .......................................................................................................................... 31 eduroam ................................................................................................................................. 31 Academics ................................................................................................................................... 31 Academic Calendar ................................................................................................................ 31 Purchasing Books ................................................................................................................... 31 US Classroom Expectations ....................................................................................................... 32 Academic Year ....................................................................................................................... 32 Faculty ...................................................................................................................................