Undergraduate Student Resources

Undergraduate Academic Advising

For academic support including questions about declaring a major or minor, reach out to your Columbian College academic advisor, visit with one of our Data Science faculty advisors, or email us at dats_dusgwu [dot] edu (dats_dus[at]gwu[dot]edu).

Last name begins with letter A through D: Dr. Sarah Burnett (Samson Hall, Room 302)

• By appointment via Calendly

Last name begins with letter E through K: Dr. Sushovan Majhi (Samson Hall, Room 313)

Last name begins with letter L through P: Dr. Angie Walker (Samson Hall, Room 307)

Last name begins with letter Q through Z: Dr. Junjun Yin (Samson Hall, Room 309)

Data Science Undergraduate Curriculum Map

There are multiple pathways to earning your undergraduate degree in Data Science which are mapped out in the Data Science Undergraduate Curriculum Map (PDF). 

Note: The Curriculum Map only serves as a guide to support your career planning.

Data Science Instructional Technologist

Data science undergraduate students can connect with our instructional technologist, Anusha Umashankar, for academic support!

Fall 2026 Semester Office Hours:

• Monday: 10:00 AM–12:00 PM (In-person and virtual)
• Tuesday: 10:00 AM–12:00 PM (In-person and virtual)
• Friday: 3:00–5:00 PM (Virtual only)

Come in person to Samson Hall, Room 310 or if you're scheduling a virtual appointment visit Anusha's Calendly page.

Data Science Help Desk

Experiencing issues with any program-required software installation or updates? Visit the Data Science Help Desk for technical assistance, available to undergraduate and graduate Data Science students as well as students currently taking our DATS classes.

Technical support is available throughout the semester in Samson Hall, Room 304. For the current schedule, please visit the Help Desk website. You can also schedule a remote support session by sending an email to dshelpdeskgwu [dot] edu (dshelpdesk[at]gwu[dot]edu).

Career Services

Data Science undergraduate students can visit the Center for Career Services for career coaching, interview prep, networking support, resume and cover letter reviews, and more.

Visit the student employment website to apply for on-campus student jobs.

Undergraduate Student Resources

Academic Resources

• Academic Calendar
• How to Register for Classes
• DegreeMAP
• Applying to Graduation
• Consortium Registration (Universities of the DC Metropolitan area)
• Enrollment Certificates

Research, Fellowships, & On-Campus Employment Opportunities

• University Research Opportunities
• CCAS Research Opportunities
• Student Research Commons
• Center for Undergraduate Fellowships and Research
• Undergraduate Research Award
• Luther Rice Undergraduate Research Fellowship
• GW Student Employment (On-Campus Jobs)
• GW Office of Innovation & Entrepreneurship

Career Resources

• CCAS Career Services
• GW Career Services
• GW Career Connect
• Professional Headshot Booth
• LinkedIn Learning Account

Student Support Resources

• Academic Commons
• GW Language Center
  • Everyday English Program
• Counseling & Psychological Services (CAPS)
• Disability Support Services (DSS)
• Student Health Center (SHC)
• The Store (GW's on-campus food pantry)

University Resources

• Student Accounts Office
• International Services Office (ISO)
• Military & Veteran Services
• Office of Student Financial Assistance
• GW Libraries and Electronic Journals
• GW Open Source Program Office
• Diversity, Equity and Inclusion