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FALL (CONTINUED)
BY NOV. 6 (CONTINUED)
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Review GW’s Student Health Insurance Plan
(SHIP) Coverage
■ Take Placement Exams
Language, math, economics and chemistry classes
may require placement exams to determine your
class level. Note: You must complete all required
placement exams a minimum of one week before
class registration begins to help your academic
adviser determine which course best fits your level
and schedule.
If you are still covered by a parent’s or guardian’s
employer coverage and want to continue using their
health insurance plan, you must waive out of the
GW Student Health Insurance option
each year you are enrolled.
Language: Each foreign language department has
a specific exam and/or policy regarding placement.
Those with high AP/IB scores and native speakers may
have special instructions for which level they should
take. For details, visit the Language Center website.
Before you waive out of GW’s Student Health Insurance
plan, we recommend that you familiarize yourself with
how your insurance coverage works outside of your
geographic area (e.g., copays, deductibles, networks).
This is especially important for international students
as health care insurance from other countries may not
be compatible with the U.S. healthcare system. The
waiver (opt-out) period opens Dec. 1 and closes Feb.
1, 2024
Math and Economics: The ALEKS (Assessment and
Learning in Knowledge Spaces) Math Placement Test
is required for any students who intend to register for
ECON 1001, ECON 1011, MATH 1051, MATH 1220,
MATH 1231 or MATH 1252.
In GWeb choose “My Profile” under the personal
information menu. Here you can add or update
your chosen name (which will be your display name
across university systems, including class rosters),
pronouns and gender identity, and contact information.
To update your legal name or sex, please use the
Registrar’s Biographical Update form. Note: you can
review and update your personal information on
GWeb at any time while enrolled.
DUE DECEMBER 15
■ Upload Your Photo to Create Your GWorld
Card (your student ID)
Your GWorld Card is your official GW identification
card. It grants you access to campus including all
academic buildings, the library and your residence hall.
You will also use your card to enter the dining halls to
eat, unlock your residence hall door, and print your
term papers at printing kiosks.
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ONGOING TASKS
All undergraduate students, including international
students, must have medical health insurance
coverage while enrolled at GW. Students are
automatically enrolled each academic year in the GW
Student Health Insurance Plan provided by Aetna
Student Health.
■ Review and Update Your Personal Information
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• Tuesday, Jan. 16: 9-11:30 am, 12-2:30 pm and 3:155:45 pm
• Wednesday, Jan. 17: 9-11:30 am, 12-2:30 pm and
3:15-5:45 pm
Consult the Department of Economics’ ALEKS
webpage and the Department of Mathematics’ ALEKS
webpage for more information and to take the test.
Chemistry: General Chemistry (CHEM 1111) requires
completion of the ALEKS Chemistry Preparatory
Course (CPC). This applies to all incoming students
who intend on pursuing coursework in the following
fields: applied sciences, biological sciences, chemical
sciences, engineering (all majors), physical science
(B.S. only), pre-health sciences (e.g., dentistry,
medicine, veterinary medicine and nursing). For more
information and to take the test, visit the Department
of Chemistry’s ALEKS website.