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10/27/2014 05:09 PM
Grad Advising Weekly Bulletin 10/27/14 - Updated Express Advising hours, Nov TOR exam registration and Grad
Enhancement workshops
Grad Advising News and Announcements
UPDATED Spring 2015 Registration, FAQs and Express Advising
Spring 2015 registration for graduate students began Friday, October 24, 7am EST. All current graduate students are
pre-authorized to register - students are not required to meet with their advisor prior to registration. Advisors will
hold Express Advising hours through Friday, October 31, and will not resume appointments until November 3. Express
Advising schedules can be found at: http://www.american.edu/sis/gradadvising/ Note: Express Advising hours have
been updated as of 10/27. Students are recommended to review the Spring 2015 Registration FAQs before
registering. FAQ topics include:
· Approved Second-Level Methods Courses (updated as of 10/20)
· Stops
· Pre-Requisites
· Waitlists
· SRP, Thesis, Independent Study Registration
· MA Professional Experience Requirement
· Internship (Academic Credit or No-Credit) Registration
NEW Registration Open for November TOR exam (Nov 17-21)
Students planning to take the free Tool of Research exam to fulfill the SIS MA language requirement should be aware
that the last exam period for the fall 2014 semester will be held November 17-21, 2014, For more information on the TOR
exam and to register,click here. The last day to register for the September exam is Friday, November 7.
Economics Placement Exam Registration
Students wishing to take the SIS economics placement exam to waive the ECON-603 prerequisite to register for SIS-616
International Economics or ECON-661 Survey of Economic Development for spring 2015 may now register for the
November exam. Some MA programs may allow students to waive ECON-603 based on other criteria - students should
check with their academic advisor if they have any questions about whether they should take the exam.
The online economics placement exam is offered live and is proctored (students must be on webcam during the test
administration). The exam consists of 50 multiple-choice questions that cover both microeconomic and macroeconomic
principles. Students have 90 minutes to complete the exam. Students may only take the examination once as an SIS
graduate student. A passing score is a 74%. There are four different time options available in November:
Tues 11/11 7:00pm-8:30pm
Wed 11/12 2:30pm-4:00pm
Fri 11/14 10:00am--11:30am
Sat 11/15 10:00am-11:30am
Please click here to register for the exam.
https://docs.google.com/a/2u.com/forms/d/1wJo8wiyE_FIseZhsLEudwhZLviF3TmbeBnqdbE1x5DQ/viewformThe
registration deadline is Friday, October 31. After registering, you will receive information about how to access the online
testing space. This will be the last exam period offered until Spring 2015.
Diplomacy and Diversity Fellowship
Graduate students interested in transatlantic diplomacy are encouraged to apply for the Diplomacy and Diversity
Fellowship, sponsored by Humanity in Action. The fellowship seeks to promote constructive diplomacy in a changing
world through innovative and inclusive approaches. Fellows travel to Washington, DC, Paris and Berlin from May 29 to
June 28, 2015, to study how American and European governments and societies are responding to a wide range of
international issues. Applications are due October 30, 2014. To learn more about the fellowship, click here. Questions
should be directed to diplomacy@humanityinaction.org.
Apply to Graduate for Fall 2014
Students planing to complete all program requirements this semester must apply to graduate via their myAU portal
(under Academics – Apply to Graduate). While students can apply through Friday, October 31, we recommend that you
complete the application as soon as possible (the application takes less than 5 minutes) so that your advisor can begin
reviewing your graduation eligibility for fall.
Upcoming Events
NEW Graduate Enhancement Workshop: Framing a Research Question
Tuesday, October 28, 6:00-7:00pm, Graduate Research Center
For more information and to RSVP: http://www.american.edu/provost/grad/upcoming-events.cfm
Presented by Paula Warrick, Director of the Office of Merit Awards, AU Career Center
Successful applications for nationally competitive grants have one element in common: a clear and compelling research
question or research problem. Developing such a question usually requires many drafts and a process of trial and error. In
this session we will address some of the challenges associated with framing a research question, such as determining the
appropriate breadth versus narrowness of the topic achieving the right level of concision and "punch," and anticipating the
needs and expectations of national screening committees. This session is intended for students who expect to apply for
awards to fund field research or an international internship.
NEW Graduate Enhancement Workshop: Fulfilling (and Excelling at) Your Foreign Language Requirement Exam:
Resources and Strategies
Wednesday, October 29, 5:30-6:30pm, Graduate Research Center
For more information and to RSVP: http://www.american.edu/provost/grad/upcoming-events.cfm
Presented by Center for Language Exploration, Acquisition and Research (CLEAR)
We'll discuss how to tailor your prep efforts to address the exam's demands. We will then utilize a standardized instrument
so you can determine your foreign language experience and capabilities and have a clear idea of where you stand. For
those planning on starting a new language or brushing up on a language you haven't used recently, we will discuss
strategies specific to language study, as well as the resources available to you at AU.
FOR SIS EVENTS: http://www.american.edu/sis/events
TO ACCESS TO SIS GRADUATE ADVISING WEEKLY BULLETINS ON THE WEB:
http://www.american.edu/sis/gradadvising/News-and-Announcements.cfm
To schedule an appointment, please call the Graduate Advising Office at (202) 885-1690.
For advising resources, and Express Advising schedules (as applicable), please visit the Graduate Advising website
at: www.american.edu/sis/gradadvising.
For up to date advising information, please visit our News and Announcements page at:
http://www.american.edu/sis/gradadvising/News-and-Announcements.cfm.