Current Museum Studies Student Resources
Fall 2025 Schedule At-A-Glance
Incoming Students
Claiming Your User ID and Accessing Email and BlackBoard
Foggy Bottom Campus GWorld Card Information
Columbian College of Arts and Sciences (CCAS) Graduate Student Essentials (DegreeMap, Student Handbook, Student Forms, Funding Opportunities, Career Services)
Corcoran School of the Arts & Design (CSAD) Student Handbook
Registration
RTZ-EZ Registration Transaction Form
Academic Planning
Museum Studies Standard Course List
NonProfit Management Certificate Option
CMST Requirements by Track (For students who started in Fall 2024 or after)
- Collections Management Course Requirements
- Exhibitions and Visitor Experience Course Requirements
- Public Engagement Course Requirements
- Museum Management Course Requirements
Internship Information
CMST Internship Checklist and Forms (Fillable - Revised September 29, 2025)
Letters of Recommendation
Need a Letter of Recommendation? A strong letter can set you apart—but getting one takes preparation on your part.
- Plan Ahead: Ask 2–3 weeks in advance. Last-minute requests often lead to weaker letters.
- Share Key Info: Include the job description, contact details, and why you’re excited about the opportunity.
- Be Professional: A polite ask, a thank-you note, and an update if you get the job go a long way.
- Choose Wisely: Pick someone who knows your work—or knows the employer. Faculty, mentors, or recent instructors are often best.
Good letters come from thoughtful requests. Start early, be clear, and stay courteous—it reflects well on you in a small field like museums.
Directed Research Information
Directed Research Guidelines for Students
CMST Oral Presentations
Oral Presentation Guidelines for Students
Graduating Students
CMST Graduating student checklist
CMST Writing requirement
Writing Requirement Instructions
Marie C. Malaro Excellence in Research & Writing Award
Please note: Students interested in submitting a paper for the Marie C. Malaro Excellence in Research & Writing Award may submit the same paper for both the Writing Requirement and Malaro Award.
Other CMST General Information and Policies
Nyerges and Gray Fellowship in Museum Studies
Resources for Museum Studies students and emerging professionals
Chicago Manual of Style (via the GW Library)