Bachelor's Degree

Transfer Credits

The successful applicant for the Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Studies degree completion program will typically have completed some course work at a postsecondary institution or have professional, military, or life experience prior to applying to the program. The School of Continuing Studies accepts up to 64 transfer credits, including military training, which can be applied toward your concentration or elective credits on a case-by-case basis. Official transfer credit evaluations are completed by the academic advising team only after an applicant has been admitted and has accepted their enrollment. Applicants who do not have previous post-secondary college experience may be considered for provisional admission; we strongly recommend that these applicants submit at least a resume with their other application materials. Additional information about transfer credit can be found at the bottom of this page. 

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Required Application Materials

1. Completed Online Application

   Our application is conveniently located online for you to complete at your own pace. There is no application fee for our Bachelor’s program.

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2. High school transcripts/GED certification or course-by-course evaluation

   Applicants to the Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Studies program must have received, or will receive, their high school diploma (or a diploma equivalent to a US high school diploma) or GED certification prior to the start of their first term in the Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Studies program. A high school transcript/course-by-course evaluation/GED certification must be received by the admissions office in order to review your application.

   Unofficial transcripts from US high schools/GED Certifications can be uploaded into the application system prior to submission. If admitted, applicants will need to have an official high school transcript/GED report sent directly to the admissions office from the issuing body.

   Official transcripts or GED Certifications must either be mailed in an envelope sealed by the school, or emailed from an official online transcript provider or the school to scsadmissions@georgetown.edu. Applicants may need to contact the school district or entity that awarded the high school diploma or GED for an official transcript. For private schools, applicants may need to contact the Department of Education.

   Applicants who attended high school outside of the U.S. must have an official course-by-course evaluation of their high school credentials from SpanTran/TEC, WES, or ECE sent to our office in order to ensure that U.S. accreditation standards, degree, course, and credit equivalencies are met.

   When necessary, please indicate scsadmissions@georgetown.edu as the intended recipient of the official course-by-course evaluation.

   Applicants who are enrolled in their final term of their secondary education program can apply to this program. These applicants must provide a transcript or course-by-course evaluation that lists the courses in progress for their final term and must state an expected graduation month and year in order to be considered for admission.

3. Transcripts from All Previously Attended For-Credit Higher Education Programs

   Applicants who attended an institution(s) in the United States must submit:

   • unofficial transcripts from all higher education institutions attended for credit (regardless of whether or not credits were transferred to another institution)

   Applicants who attended an institution outside of the U.S. must submit:

   • an official course-by-course evaluation of higher education coursework from SpanTran/TEC, WES, or ECE
   • Please ensure the evaluation organization evaluates both your high school and post-secondary coursework if needed

   Applicants who order a transcript or course-by-course evaluation that does not meet the requirements for review are responsible for any additional charges incurred if the committee requests an updated document from the applicant.

   When necessary, please indicate scsadmissions@georgetown.edu as the intended recipient of the official course-by-course evaluation.

   Admitted applicants who plan to enroll must submit official transcripts or requested course-by-course evaluations from every institution where they attended courses for credit. All required transcripts must be received no later than the first day of classes for the term to which the applicant was admitted. Failure to meet this deadline may result in registration delays or administrative holds.

   Preferred Method - Electronic (Select One Method):

   1. Send it through an electronic service - National Student Clearinghouse or Parchment, if available.
   2. Have your institution(s)'s Registrar email us your official transcript(s) to our Admissions Office at: scsadmissions@georgetown.edu

   If your institution(s) only provides official transcripts in hard copy format, they may be mailed directly to the following address:

   Georgetown University, School of Continuing Studies
   Attn: Admissions Office
   111 Massachusetts Ave NW
   Washington, DC 20001

   If your transcript is sent to another school at Georgetown University by mistake, you will need to reorder the transcript and have it sent to the School of Continuing Studies.

   All U.S. institutions must be accredited through one of the bodies officially recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

   Please contact the Office of Admissions at scsadmissions@georgetown.edu should you have any specific questions regarding your transcripts.

   Please note, transcripts received directly from students are considered unofficial and will not meet conditional admissions requirements.

4. English Language Proficiency Exams

   Undergraduate coursework at Georgetown University is reading- and writing-intensive and requires proficiency in written and spoken English.

   All applicants, regardless of citizenship, whose first language is not English or did not earn a degree from an accredited institution where the language of instruction is English are required to complete one of the following English proficiency examinations or the highest level of the Intensive Academic English Program at Georgetown University’s English Language Center:

   Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL)

   • TOEFL: Recommended score of 100 (iBT), 600 (paper-based test), or 250 (computer-based test)
     • TOEFL iBT MyBest™ scores are accepted for admission to undergraduate and graduate programs.
   • TOEFL Essentials exam is not accepted.
   • School of Continuing Studies Institution Code: 5986

   International English Language Testing System (IELTS)

   • IELTS: Recommended score of 7.0.
   • School of Continuing Studies Institution Code: 5986

   Students should plan well in advance to complete the necessary tests and allow time for the Georgetown SCS Office of Admissions (institution code 5986) to receive the results.

   Georgetown University Intensive Academic English Program

   • Please note: Acceptance into, and completion of, the Intensive Academic English Program does not guarantee acceptance into a degree program at Georgetown University.
   • An applicant may be accepted into a degree program on the condition that they complete the highest level of the Intensive Academic English Program before the start of their first term in the degree program.

   Additional information on international transcripts and English proficiency exams can be found on our For International Students webpage.

Optional Application Materials

Though not required, the admissions team will accept any of the following additional materials as part of your application. If choosing to provide optional materials, please have them uploaded in the application prior to submission. The use of ChatGPT to write or edit these documents is prohibited.

1. Optional: Resume or CV

   Submit an up-to-date version of your resume or CV that is no more than 2 pages.

2. Optional: Statement of Purpose

   Please respond to the following prompts (200-300) words each. Your response should be Times New Roman, 12pt font, and double-spaced:

   1. What have you been doing since you were last a student?
   2. What goals do you hope to achieve if you are accepted into the Georgetown University Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Studies program? What qualities make you an ideal candidate for this program?
   3. Explanations of any previous educational experiences or GPA addendums that you wish to share (Optional)

3. Optional: Written Response

   Briefly discuss a current global issue, including why you consider it important and what you think should be done to address it (no longer than 500 words). Your written response should be Times New Roman, 12pt font, and double-spaced.

Additional Transfer Credit Information

The Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Studies program honors up to 64 transfer credits for completed courses with a minimum C grade from regionally accredited institutions. Transfer credit evaluations are conducted on a case-by-case, individual basis by the program only after an applicant has been admitted and has accepted their enrollment. Factors considered when reviewing transfer credit include, but are not limited to, accreditation, timeliness of content (computer science and technology courses no older than 10 years), and overall academic relevance within the program. In addition, CLEP exam credit, AP exam credit (grade of 4-5), and all Joint Services Transcripts will be considered for transfer.

Students applying to the program who have previously attended another Georgetown University undergraduate program should be aware that their entire undergraduate academic record will be reflected on their transcript. This means that all courses, grades, and credits earned at Georgetown University will be factored into the cumulative GPA and credit totals, without exception. While all previously completed undergraduate coursework will be reflected on the transcript and will be applied towards the cumulative GPA and credit totals, students are still responsible for completing all of the program requirements, including a minimum of 56 credits within the program and all required courses.

*Applicants who have completed all sections through the “Application Information” section of their admissions application are eligible to have their transcripts evaluated. Moving forward, both prospective and current students can request a transfer credit evaluation using this form. If admitted, an official review will occur after your first term, which may adjust the credit count. Decisions on credit recognition are at the discretion of Georgetown University, and the official review determines final transfer decisions.

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