Before You Apply

• See the Office of International Programs for information on visas, academic requirements, and other resources specific to international students at Georgetown.
  
  
• Browse our online schedule of classes to determine which classes you would like to take.  Please note: International students requesting visa support through Georgetown are required to take at least 6 credits per session.  Be sure to have options for courses in case a class is cancelled.

Applying as an International Student

1. Apply. See How to Apply.
2. Provide a TOEFL score report. Please contact SCS Admissions regarding TOEFL scores if you have any questions.
3. Provide an official copy of your most recent transcript from WES or ECE.
4. It is strongly suggested that you submit all materials and the online application no later than April 25 for First Session (June 4-July 6) courses or May 30 for Second Session courses (July 9-August 10).

Visa Information

By provision of federal law, the Department of Homeland Security has strict reporting requirements for schools that enroll foreign nationals.  All admitted international students (including permanent residents) are required to report accurate citizenship and immigration status via an immigration questionnaire.  Georgetown highly encourages summer students to apply for F-1 visas for participation in all academic summer sessions.  Students who choose to enter the United States in tourist status and enroll in a summer course of study may be considered in violation of that status.  International students will receive additional information upon admission.

After Being Accepted

If you are accepted to Summer School at Georgetown, you will receive an e-mail with instructions for completing an International Student Immigration Questionnaire.  

• Complete this form and return it to the School of Continuing Studies by fax or e-mail, following the instructions at the bottom of the form.

OR

• Select the orange box for permanent residents and any other visa type to complete an Online Immigration Questionnaire.

Please note: All documents related to visas will need at least six weeks to process, so please plan ahead and submit your paperwork early.

Studying at Georgetown Summer School as an International Student

• You will be required to attend an orientation for all visiting summer international students.  We will contact you via email with the date, time, and location of this event no later than one week prior to the start of your class.
• Your primary resource on campus is the Office of International Programs.
• See Registration Process for information on how to register for your summer classes.
  Please keep in mind that all international students on a J-1 or F-1 visa must take at least 6 credits in each session they are attending.  Therefore, any course drops will need to be approved by the Office of International programs and the Associate Dean of the Summer School.
• See Accepted Students for information on housing and dining at Georgetown.
• See Discover DC for how you can spend your time outside of the classroom in our exciting nation's capital.
• See the SCS International Student Resource page (academic-affairs/intl-student-resources) for additional tips and information.