Advising
Meet the Director of Undergraduate Studies:
Professor Pao-Lin Tien!
Professor Tien has been at GW since 2017 and teaches macroeconomics at the introductory and intermediate levels. She received her Ph.D. in Economics from Washington University in St. Louis, and earned her B.A. in Mathematics-Economics from Wesleyan University. Prior to GW, Professor Tien worked as a research economist at the Bureau of Economic Analysis, and was Assistant Professor at Wesleyan University.
The Economics Department Director of Undergraduate Studies (DUS) is available to answer any questions regarding the undergraduate economics program. There are three ways to contact the DUS:
1) Email the DUS
For all advising related questions, please email econadvising
gwu [dot] edu.
2) Come to In-Person Office Hours
In-person office hours have ended for the Fall 2025 semester. The new schedule for in-person office hours for Spring 2026 will be posted prior to the start of the semester.
3) Sign Up for a Virtual Appointment
Virtual appointments have ended for the Fall 2025 semester, and appointments for Spring 2026 will be posted prior to the start of the semester.