Resources & Policies
The GW Department of Romance, German and Slavic Studies (RGSS) offers many resources to support students and make the academic experience as engaging and enjoyable as possible. Find out more about language practice, study abroad, placement exams, departmental policies and more resources for students.
Declare a Major or Minor
Ready to declare a major or minor? Complete the Declaration of Major/Minor Form on the CCAS Advising site and schedule an appointment with your academic departmental advisor. Bring the form to your appointment for discussion.
GW Resources
Academic Commons
Book peer tutoring or review sessions, research and writing help, step-by-step study strategies, language support and more.
Disability Support Services
Request support or accommodation based on the potential impact of a disability with the GW Disability Support Services office.
GW Libraries
Explore on-campus libraries and online research databases.
Language Center
Sign up for English for Academic Purposes (EAP) courses, practice with language meet-up groups, take a language exam or talk to someone about waiving language requirements.
CCAS Undergraduate Advising
Get assistance from your Columbian College academic advisor to navigate declaring a major or minor and other academic support.
Writing Center
Make a free appointment to work with a writing consultant on your next project, from the brainstorming phase through drafting and revising.
Center for Career Services
Take advantage of career and job search coaching, self-assessment services, résumé development, networking and more. (Services offered to students and alumni.)
Center for Undergraduate Fellowships and Research
Search and apply for undergraduate fellowships and research awards.
Luther Rice Undergraduate Research Fellowship
Apply for a fellowship to support a research project carried out over several weeks or across multiple semesters.
Sigelman Undergraduate Research Enhancement (SURE) Awards
Apply for a $500 grant to fund research project supplies, conference travel, off-site archival visits, videography and more.
Student Accounts Office
View current tuition and aid information. Applicants who request financial aid will be considered for all forms of aid available based on criteria including undergraduate GPA, courses taken, recommendations, extracurricular activities and GRE scores.
Student Financial Assistance
Look for scholarships, Federal Work-Study positions, military benefits and other funding assistance.
Student Research Commons
Find paid research jobs, fellowships, seminars and other events available in the GW community.
Undergraduate Research Award
Apply for this $5,000 research award, open to first-years, sophomores and juniors.