This document provides information for international graduate students at George Washington University's School of Engineering and Applied Science (SEAS). It summarizes the services of the International Services Office (ISO), which advises international students on immigration, academics, and cultural adjustment. The document outlines important tasks for new international students, such as mandatory in-person check-in at ISO and attending an orientation session. It also discusses maintaining full-time student status, applying for a reduced course load, English proficiency requirements, transcript submission deadlines, and contact information for SEAS and ISO offices.

1. School of Engineering and
Applied Science (SEAS)

2. Welcome to SEAS!
We value our large, diverse, international
student population and strive to provide you
with useful information throughout your
studies at the George Washington University.
Intro Immigration Academics About QuizSubmit

3. International Services Office
(ISO)
Intro Immigration Academics About QuizSubmit
Contact us!
(202) 994-4477
iso@gwu.edu
http://internationalservices.gwu.edu/
ISO Address
Marvin Center
800 21st St NW Suite 505
Washington, DC 20052
The International Services Office at the George Washington University
facilitates international educational exchange through it’s services and
programs. They offer advising for our J-1 and F-1 students relating to
immigration status, academic, personal, and cultural adjustments.

4. Check In with ISO When You
Arrive in the U.S.
Intro Immigration Academics About QuizSubmit
Mandatory In-Person Check-In
Once you have completed E-Check In, you are required to visit
the ISO in person with your passport to complete In-Person
Check-In. Your passport and identity will be confirmed by an ISO
staff member. In-Person Check-In is required in order for ISO to
validate your student immigration status in SEVIS.

5. You must have attended the ISO Orientation for new
graduate students.
Required ISO Orientation/
Immigration Session
Intro Immigration Academics About QuizSubmit
If you did not attend the orientation, please contact
ISO@gwu.edu

6. As an international student, to maintain legal visa status, you
must be enrolled in classes as a full time graduate student
during Fall and Spring semesters.
Full time student = 9 credits each
semester
Maintaining Status
Intro Immigration Academics About QuizSubmit

7. You may need less than 9 credits complete your degree
requirements during your last semester. In that case,
you may apply for a reduced course load. Please
contact the ISO and SEAS Graduate Advising to begin
the process.
PRIOR to the semester starting, submit proper
paperwork for approval
Reduced Course Load

8. Do I need to take the EAP course?
If you need to take the EAP course, it will be listed on
your admissions letter.
• The EAP course is one 3-credit course that you
MUST take during your first semester.
• You must receive a grade of a B- or better, in order to
fulfill the requirement.
English for Academic Purposes
(EAP) Course
Intro Immigration Academics About QuizSubmit

9. Review the official transcript policy for SEAS graduate students
at https://graduate.seas.gwu.edu/official-transcript-policy
Deadlines to submit official transcripts
• Fall Admission: November 1st
• Spring Admission: April 1st
What if I don’t submit my transcripts on time?
Failure to submit your transcripts will result in a hold being placed on
your record which will block your enrollment.
Please Note: Students from China, India and Iran have special
instructions on how to submit official transcripts. Please see website.
Submitting Official Transcripts
Send Official Transcripts
to:
SEAS OGA
Science and Engineering Hall
800 22nd St NW
Suite 2885
Washington, DC 20052
Intro Immigration Academics About QuizSubmit

10. Final Words
Contact Us
• SEAS Graduate Professional
Advising
• Questions about choosing
classes, requirements,
faculty advisors
• seasgrad@gwu.edu
• ISO
• Questions about Visas
• iso@gwu.edu
• Or set-up 1-1 Appointments
• https://gwiso-
seas.youcanbook.me/
Reminders
• You must keep an updated
address in the GWEB
information system. Please
update this system if you
change addresses.

11. Now take the quiz in Blackboard
Intro Immigration Academics About QuizSubmit