All degree-seeking students are expected to complete the relevant checklist items on the How to Apply page for master's degrees. Some international students may also have additional requirements.
Visas & Immigration Documents
Immigration Information for Students Without U.S. Citizenship or U.S. Permanent Residence
All students who are neither U.S. citizens nor U.S. Permanent Residents, who intend to enroll and study in F-1 or J-1 status at Georgetown must indicate their requested status in their admissions application.
Admitted international students who need a Form I-20 (F-1) or Form DS-2019 (J-1) immigration document from Georgetown must apply for the immigration document by following the instructions at Georgetown’s Admitted F-1 and J-1 Students page. The complete process of obtaining the Georgetown Form I-20 or Form DS-2019 and applying for the F-1 or J-1 visa takes a minimum of 6-8 weeks.
Students must accept their enrollment to obtain access to the visa portal—typically sent to their Georgetown email address within one week after they accept their enrollment.
Students are strongly encouraged to begin the Form I-20 or Form DS-2019 application at the earliest opportunity. Below is a recommended timeline for students to begin the process, based on the semester in which they plan to enter:
- Summer semester: mid-March
- Fall semester: mid-May
- Spring semester: mid-October
Not all programs offer visa support for international students. Below are the current credit-bearing programs that do not offer visa support:
- All programs taken in the online modality
- Graduate Certificate in Lean and Agile Practices
Enrolled students can contact the Office of Global Services at newinternational@georgetown.edu for questions regarding the visa process.
For more information, please visit Georgetown's International Student & Scholar Services.
