Incoming First-Year Online Class Registration
As you prepare for Fall 2023 class registration, use the following information, resources, and tips for preparing for registration.
Class registration for incoming GW Engineering (SEAS) first-year students took place July 18, 8am - 12 pm EDT. Class registration for all other academic schools will take place July 25-27, 8-11 am and 5-8 pm EDT. In order to register, students will be asked to sign up for one 3-hour timeslot based on academic school in their admitted student portal.
How Class Registration Works
- Sign-up for ONE Online Class Registration Session
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You can sign up for a 3-hour timeslot in your admitted student portal upon depositing and registering for New Student Orientation. Registration for class registration sessions will close July 14. If all timeslots are full, please email [email protected] immediately. Be sure to include your name and GWID in the email!
- Complete the Fall 2023 New Student Orientation Online Module Part 1: Academic Advising & Class Registration AND sign up for a mandatory first-year group advising webinar
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Please complete your module by June 23. The module will cover important class information and how to sign up for a mandatory first-year group advising webinar.
- Complete the Academic Interest Survey
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Please complete your survey by May 21st. Results from this quick 5-minute survey will be used to assist your advisor during virtual advising sessions and will allow them to connect you to various academic resources.
- Utilize the Plan Ahead feature to prepare for your class registration timeslot
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Plan Ahead will allow you to create up to 5 plans when preparing for registration. Please see the following video guide on how to use Plan Ahead.
- At the beginning of your timeslot, log into GWeb and register for your classes
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Use your UserID and password to log into GWeb. Once you are logged in, go to the Student Records and Registration page and click on the Registration Menu. Once registration is open, students can use the “Register for Classes” link and begin the registering. You can learn more about registering for classes on the Office of the Registrar's webpage.
Please ensure GWeb is only open in one browser across all devices (e.g. laptop, mobile phone, tablet) when registering.
GW How to Register Video How to Register GuideNote that adding classes to your "Summary" does not register you. You must click "Submit" to complete your registration.
Class Registration Support
New first-year students registering for fall 2023 classes can access support during each registration date and time.
Core Curriculum, Major Requirements, School-Specific/ Concentration-Specific Questions
For advising-related questions, such as core curriculum and major requirements, course equivalencies, and overall schedule assistance please utilize any of the following means of communication to get in contact with an academic advisor in your school.
Columbian College of Arts and Sciences (CCAS), School of Media and Public Affairs and Corcoran School of the Art and Design
| For all class registration sessions, students can utilize the Zoom link to gain access to an academic advisor. |
| CCAS Registration Support Zoom Link |
| Note: you will be asked to complete a brief Google form linked on the waiting room screen to sign in. |
Elliott School of International Affairs (ESIA)
| For all class registration sessions, students can utilize the Blackboard Collaborate link to gain access to an academic advisor. |
| ESIA Registration Support Link |
| Note: you will be asked to complete a brief Google form linked on the waiting room screen before gaining access. |
GW School of Business (GWSB)
| For all class registration sessions, students can utilize the Zoom link to gain access to an academic advisor. |
| GWSB Registration Support Zoom Link |
| Note: you will be asked to complete a brief Google form linked on the waiting room screen before gaining access. |
Milken Institute School of Public Health (MISPH)
| All Milken students are invited to join our Zoom room for their respective registration day/period. We will also be holding virtual drop-in hours from July 25 - 27th for last minute registration questions. | |
| July 25 | https://gwu-edu.zoom.us/j/96613882875?pwd=Y3FOOGEvSjRGa0t1aU5JSFM4MDhjUT09 |
| July 26 | https://gwu-edu.zoom.us/j/97908516257?pwd=ZkFMV25iY1RqZ2tKa3RETEJqUjQzdz09 |
| July 27 | https://gwu-edu.zoom.us/j/99960230806?pwd=VGo5NHhTamdRYTJPK0F3Q1lPRFBPQT09 |
School of Engineering and Applied Science (SEAS)
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All incoming GW Engineering first-year students will register for classes on July 18, 8am-12pm EDT. However, each student will need to register individually through this sign-up link. On July 18, for Day of Support, we have created the following Zoom Link: SEAS Registration Support Zoom Link For more information about the registration process, please review the Advising and Registration of the Pre-Orientation Online Module. If additional questions remain, do not hesitate to contact the GW Engineering advising team at [email protected]. For more information about advising and registration for SEAS first-year students, please visit: https://www.seas.gwu.edu/ |
Special Program Support
University Honors Program (UHP)
| All UHP students are pre-registered for their Honors classes (HONR 1015 and HONR 1033/approved alternative). If you have questions please email Jasmine Williams: [email protected]. |
Varsity Athletics
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All First-Year Varsity Student-Athletes will register during the regularly scheduled times. If you have questions on practice times or specifics for your Varsity Athletic team please email James Hellekjaer: [email protected]. |
Troubleshooting
If you are having trouble accessing the registration system, please check your GW email for the confirmation email you received after signing up for an online class registration date and time in your admitted student portal over the summer. Please ensure GWeb is only open in one browser across all devices (e.g. laptop, mobile phone, tablet) when registering.
For additional support visit the Office of the Registrar’s How to Register page. If you continue to have access or system issues, please review the GW IT Support page or contact GW IT directly ([email protected]).
If you run out of time or would like to change your schedule after your window, you will be able to gain access to the system during the the add/drop period, opening at 12 noon ET on July 28.
Placement Exam Information
In addition to registering for class, be aware of any mandatory placement exams or courses that may be required for your classes. Reach out to your academic advisor with any questions about placement exams and courses for your schedule.
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