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Orientation
The School of Public Health and Health Services (SPHHS) congratulates you on your admission to The George Washington University! We are pleased that you have chosen to attend SPHHS, and we have created this web information to assist you in making a smooth transition to your studies at GW.
Please explore the rest of this website for more information about the GW School of Public Health and Health Services - learn about your department, student resources, courses and registration, and more.
We encourage you to schedule a visit with us to meet with your advisor, our student services staff, or some current students. To make an appointment, email sphhsinfo@gwumc.edu.
Are you curious about what other SPHHS students are like? View the demographics of prior classes.
Spring 2012 SPHHS Orientation
All New Committed Students for Spring 2012 are Invited to Attend!
We are excited about the new entering class and are eager to meet you at Orientation! All new School of Public Health and Health Services students are strongly encouraged to attend the New Student Orientation program. We are striving to have 100% attendance this year. The events and activities are designed to give you an introduction to the School, the University, and the Foggy Bottom area. The date of this New Student Orientation program is Thursday, January 12, 2012.
SPHHS New Graduate Student Orientation Events
Thursday, January 12, 2012
| 9:00 - 9:15 a.m. | Check-In | Weingold Room, GW Hospital, 6th Floor |
| 9:15 - 9:30 a.m. | Welcome Dean, Lynn R. Goldman, MD, MS, MPH |
Weingold Room, GW Hospital, 6th Floor |
| 9:30 - 10:15 a.m. | Meet the SPHHS Departments! | Weingold Room, GW Hospital, 6th Floor |
| 10:15 - 11:15 a.m. | Department Break-Out Sessions | Break out rooms See below |
| 11:15 - 11:30 a.m. | Break | |
| 11:30 - 12:30 p.m. | Professionalism and Ethics Associate Dean for Academic Affairs, Julie DeLoia, PhD |
Weingold Room, GW Hospital, 6th Floor |
| 12:30 - 1:30 p.m. | Working Lunch Student Services 101 – Intro to GW Administrative Policies and SPHHS Student Affairs Jennifer Joslin, Interim Director, Colonial Central Mallory Boyd, Executive Director, SPHHS Student Affairs |
Weingold Room, GW Hospital, 6th Floor |
| 1:30 - 1:45 p.m. | Break | |
| 1:45 - 2:45 p.m. | Himmelfarb Library Orientation Alexandra Gomes |
Himmelfarb Library, B103 |
Department Session Locations:
| Environmental and Occupational Health | GW Hospital, 6th Floor Lobby |
| Epidemiology and Biostatistics Microbiology and Emerging Infectious Diseases |
GW Hospital, 6106 |
| Exercise Science | GW Hospital, 6113 |
| Global Health | GW Hospital, 6108 |
| Health Policy | GW Hospital, 6115 |
| Health Services Management and Leadership | GW Hospital, 6113 |
| Prevention and Community Health Community Oriented Primary Care Health Promotion Maternal & Child Health Public Health Communication & Marketing |
GW Hospital, 6111 |
TOPICS COVERED:
Guidelines for choosing a research topic, selecting an appropriate research resource(s), finding and evaluating resources, planning research and writing, and avenues for library assistance. Q&A on anything and everything!
SPHHS Student Listserv
The SPHHS Listserv is a vital communications link, through which you will receive emails about course schedule updates, seminars, internships, fellowships, professional conferences and student activities. This will be helpful to get you connected to the University and to its community. Please contact Robin Delk at sphrad@gwumc.edu so that you can be added to the SPHHS Listserv. Remember that you must use your "gwmail.gwu.edu" email address to subscribe to the Listserv!
Advising and Course Registration
It's important to meet with your advisor before you register. "Advising by email" also works if you can't make it to campus. Before you contact your advisor, please review the requirements for your program; these were sent to you when you were admitted and are also available on the Academic Programs page.
Registration for Spring 2012 will end on January 29, 2012. It is helpful to register as soon as possible, as some courses fill early. Please see the Courses and Registration page for an overview of advising and registration policies. Consult the Course Schedules page to identify the courses you want to register for, and then the How to Register page will guide you through the mechanics of registration. Please note: Registering between January 17 and January 29 will be considered late registration and will incur an $80.00 late fee.
Additional Registration Questions? Please contact:
Mallory Boyd, sphmxb@gwumc.edu
Julia Butler-Mayes, sphjmb@gwumc.edu
Jennifer Lyles, sphjll@gwumc.edu
GW Academic Calendar
Spring semester 2012 classes begin on Tuesday, January 17, 2012.
Tuition and Fees are discussed here.
Financial Aid is discussed here.
Immunization Form
Immunizations are required by District of Columbia law (Immunization of School Students Act) for all GW students under the age of 26. Students must either provide documentation of the required immunizations or obtain vaccinations at the Student Health Services Office before they will be permitted to register for classes. The law requires documentation of a current Tetanus/Diphtheria booster and two vaccinations against Measles, Mumps, and Rubella. Although not required, TB screening is recommended for international students. Your immunization card is in your admissions acceptance packet and should be completed and returned promptly. Additional forms can be obtained from the SPHHS Office of Admissions, Ross Hall Room 202. Initial failure to satisfy this requirement will result in a hold on your student account, which will prevent you from registering for future semesters or courses. You can fax your immunization form to the Student Health Services. Be sure to include your date of birth, GW ID or Social Security Number.
Student Health Services
2141 K Street, NW, Suite 501
Washington, DC 20037
Phone: 202-994-6827
Fax: 202-973-1572
SPHHS Jobs Database
Your one-stop shop for public health jobs, internships, and fellowships.