Thank you for your interest in the School of Continuing Studies at Georgetown. We welcome applications from qualified candidates who hold a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.

International candidates with the equivalent of an American bachelor's degree are also encouraged to apply. Please review the steps below and the tabs across the top of the page for more information.

Required Documents for Degree Seeking Applicant:

1. A completed application form
2. A $35 application fee
3. Essays
   A. For Master of Arts in Liberal Studies Applicants: 2 Essays
   
   1. Write an essay (about 3 pages typewritten, and double-spaced) in which you describe what you have been doing since you were last a full-time student. Please be sure to describe two personal or professional achievements in your life and explain why you wish to pursue a degree in Liberal Studies.
   2. Using a book of your choice, write an essay (about 5 pages typewritten, double-spaced) in which you describe the author's central argument, proposal, or theme. Please be sure to describe how this is developed in the book as well as any conclusions you may have reached.
   B. For Master of Professional Studies Applicants: Personal Statement
   1. Write an essay explaining why you are interested in pursuing a master's degree (or advanced professional certificate) in your selected major (Human Resources Management, Journalism, Public Relations & Corporate Communications, Real Estate, Sports Industry Management, or Technology Management). Your essay should be 2-3 pages, typed, double-spaced, and proofed for errors. Please describe the specific academic and professional qualities you possess that could help you excel within this major; what goals you hope to achieve if you are accepted into this specific program; and any other qualities make you an ideal candidate overall.
4. Resume or CV (Master of Professional Studies applicants only)
5. Two letters of recommendation
   Recommendations should be completed only by those individuals capable of evaluating your present academic and professional abilities (such as a former professor or employer) and potential for graduate study. Applicants using the Online Application Manager will have the opportunity to send an online recommendation to potential recommenders via email.  Please note: All recommendations supplied to SCS will be considered confidential. Students wishing to view copies of their recommendations should contact their recommenders directly.
6. Official transcript(s)
   Official transcripts from all undergraduate and graduate institutions previously attended should be mailed to the School of Continuing Studies Admissions Office. Please note:  All U.S. institutions must be accredited through one of the bodies officially recognized by the U.S. Department of Education (http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/).  All foreign transcripts from outside of the United States must be accompanied by an official translation and completed evaluation by either the World Education Services (wes.org) or the Educational Credential Evaluators (ece.org).  In most cases, a minimum GPA of 3.00 (solid "B" average) or higher is required to be considered for full admission into one of our graduate-level programs.
7. Professional portfolio*
   (Required for Journalism program. Optional for Public Relations/Corporate Communications and other MPS programs)
8. Interview with the Associate Dean
   (Optional depending on the academic program; students will be contacted by the department if an interview is needed)
9. English Proficiency
   Graduate coursework at Georgetown University is reading-and-writing intensive and requires superlative command of written and spoken English.  All applicants (regardless of citizenship) whose first language is not English are required to complete the TOEFL with minimum scores of 600 (paper-based test), 250 (computer-based test), or 100 (iBT) or the IELTS with a score of 7.5 or higher.  Please note:  These standards cannot be waived.  Students should plan well in advance to complete the necessary tests and allow time for the Admissions Office (institution code 5986) to receive the results.  
10. For International Applicants only
    Official WES (wes.org) or ECE (ece.org) evaluations of all transcripts from outside the United States. TOEFL or IELTS scores. English can only be considered the native language if it is the only official language of the applicant's home country and the primary language spoken in the applicant's home.  Please note: These requirements cannot be waived.  International applicants should plan well in advance to secure all required documents for the Admissions Office (institution code 5986). International students are also required to complete the International Student Immigration Questionnaire.  Please see the section "For International Students" for more information.
11. For Transfer Students only
    If accepted as a degree-seeking student, applicants may be considered for a maximum of 6 transfer credits completed prior to beginning their academic program at Georgetown.  The credits must have been completed at an accredited institution for graduate-level credit and with a recorded grade of "B" (3.00) or higher.  The credits cannot have been applied to another earned degree or certificate.  All courses must have an equivalent course within the appropriate Georgetown program as determined by the Associate Dean of that program.  Students should submit their requests for transfer review (including syllabi and course descriptions) to their Associate Dean during their first semester of study.  Once admitted to Georgetown, students are expected to complete all remaining coursework at the University.

Online Application

To apply online, please go to the Online Application Manager, create an account, and choose the Master of Arts in Liberal Studies application or the Master of Professional Studies. The Online Application Manager allows prospective students to submit their entire application packet online, with the exception of transcripts, which must be submitted in hard copy to the Admissions Office at the address below.

Contact Information and Mailing Address

School of Continuing Studies Office of Admissions
3307 M Street, NW
Suite 202
Washington, DC 20007

(202) 687-8700 (phone)
(202) 687-8954 (fax)
E-mail: scsadmissions@georgetown.edu

Application Deadlines:

Fall Term Application Deadlines

• Priority 1 – March 1
• Priority 2 – May 1
• Rolling – August 1
• Please Note: Due to the heavy volume of applications we are currently experiencing, applications will be reviewed for fall on a space permitting basis. In the event that fall 2012 classes fill up we will review your application for spring 2013 enrollment.

Spring Term Application Deadlines

• Priority – October 15

Summer Term Application Deadlines

• Priority 1 – February 15
• Rolling – May 1

 

Fall Term Application Deadlines

• Priority 1 - March 1: All required application materials must be received by this date in order for an application to be considered complete and ready for review. Completed applications received by March 1 will be reviewed and a decision will be sent via email no later than April 30. Those who wish to receive an admissions decision by April 30 are encouraged to submit their application materials by the Priority 1 deadline.  It is recommended that international prospective students submit their application during the Priority 1 application review cycle.

• Priority 2 - May 1: All required application materials must be received by this date in order for an application to be considered complete and ready for review. Completed applications received by May 1 will be reviewed and a decision will be sent via email no later than June 30. Students who missed the Priority 1 deadline are encouraged to submit their application materials by the Priority 2 deadline. It is strongly recommended that international prospective students seeking admission submit their application materials no later than the Priority 2 deadline to ensure necessary time for Visa documents to be processed.

• Rolling – by August 1: Prospective students may submit their application materials no later than August 1. Once all materials are submitted and received, the application will be reviewed and a decision will be sent to the student, on average within 4 – 6 weeks. Due to heavy volume we cannot guarantee a date by which a decision will be reached. Prospective students who submit their application materials during the month of July should receive an admissions decision in time for the start of the fall semester; however, we cannot guarantee adequate time for the processing of financial aid nor guarantee space in first-choice courses due to high demand.  Therefore, it is recommended that every attempt is made to submit application materials well in advance of the deadline.

Please Note: Due to the heavy volume of applications we are currently experiencing, applications will be reviewed for fall on a space permitting basis. In the event that fall 2012 classes fill up we will review your application for spring 2013 enrollment.

Spring Term Application Deadlines

• Priority - October 15: All required application materials must be received by this date in order for an application to be considered complete and ready for review. Completed applications received by October 15 will be reviewed and a decision will be sent via email no later than December 1. It is strongly recommended that international prospective students seeking admission submit their application materials no later than the Priority deadline to ensure necessary time for Visa documents to be processed

Prospective students who submit their application materials during the month of November should receive an admissions decision in time for the start of the spring semester; however, we cannot guarantee adequate time for the processing of financial aid nor guarantee space in first-choice courses due to high demand.  Therefore, it is recommended that every attempt is made to submit application materials well in advance of the deadline.

Summer Term Application Deadlines

• Priority – February 15: All required application materials must be received by this date in order for an application to be considered complete and ready for review. Completed applications received by February 15 will be reviewed and a decision will be sent via email no later than April 1. It is strongly recommended that international prospective students seeking admission submit their application materials no later than the Priority deadline to ensure necessary time for Visa documents to be processed.

• Rolling – by May 1: Prospective students may submit their application materials no later than May 1. Once all materials are submitted and received, the application will be reviewed and a decision will be sent to the student, on average within 4 – 6 weeks. Due to heavy volume during this time, we cannot guarantee a date by which a decision will be reached.

Prospective students who submit their application materials during the month of April should receive an admissions decision in time for the start of the summer semester; however, we cannot guarantee adequate time for the processing of financial aid nor guarantee space in first-choice courses due to high demand.  Therefore, it is recommended that every attempt is made to submit application materials well in advance of the deadline.

Additional Application Information

• Prospective students who submit an application and are denied admission into a program must wait one full year before reapplying. For example, a student who submits an application for the fall term and is denied admission cannot reapply for admission for the subsequent spring term; rather, the student must wait until the following fall application cycle begins.

Students who reapply for admission into a program must submit a new application, which also includes resubmitting all supplemental materials (i.e. personal statement, recommendations, resume, transcripts, etc.). All students who reapply should include an answer to the following question in their revised personal statement: What have you done personally, professionally, and/or academically over the last year since initially applying for admission into your chosen program?

More information about reapplying can be obtained by contacting an admissions advisor here.

• Students who intend to request financial aid are highly encouraged to submit all required application materials before completing the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid). Students are discouraged from completing the FAFSA before submitting all required application materials. More information about financial aid can be found here.