For Online Students

 

We're committed to providing students with the opportunity to make learning work with their busy lives. To fulfill this goal, we offer programs in a variety of flexible formats: full-time and part-time enrollment, evening and weekend courses, and online learning options.

U.S. Admissions Eligibility for Online Programs

Georgetown University is able to offer the online format to residents of all states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands for the following programs:

Master of Professional Studies Degrees

Liberal Studies

Graduate Certificate Programs

Professional Certificate Programs

Summer Programs

Georgetown University’s authorization to admit online students in many states is pursuant to its membership in the National Council for State Authorization Reciprocity Agreements (NC-SARA). Please visit the NC-SARA website for a list of current SARA member states.

International Admissions Eligibility for Online Programs

Georgetown University does not currently accept applications or enrollment requests for online programs from residents of the following countries:

  • Belarus
  • China
  • Cuba
  • Iran
  • North Korea
  • Russia
  • Sudan
  • Syria
  • Ukraine (Crimea, and the so-called Donetsk and Luhansk People’s Republics—DNR and LNR—within Ukraine)

Georgetown University does not currently accept applications or enrollment requests for online programs from non-U.S. citizens who are residents of the following countries:

  • Canada (Exception: Online format is available for Alberta, British Columbia, Ontario, and Quebec)
  • Germany
  • Kenya
  • Spain

We make every effort to keep these lists up to date; however, your admissions advisor or enrollment management team will have the most current information on online admissions from states or countries outside the District of Columbia.

Information for International Students

Visa Support

  • Online MPS Programs
    Visa support is currently unavailable.
  • Online Professional Certificate Programs
    Visa support is currently unavailable.
  • Online Program Internships
    Students living outside the U.S., including U.S. citizens, may not be able to complete an internship or field experience. Students living outside the U.S. may apply for these programs, but may not be able to select elective courses that involve an internship or field experience. Prospective students should contact their admissions advisor to discuss how this policy applies to their situation if they are interested in completing an internship, while current students should contact their program administrator.

Relocation Policy

Please be aware that students who relocate while enrolled at Georgetown University may experience a delay in registration eligibility or potentially be unable to complete their studies if they are moving to a country or state where Georgetown is not currently authorized to offer an online option for a particular program. Prospective students should contact their admissions advisor to discuss how relocation could alter their eligibility, while current students should contact their program administrator if they are considering relocating during their course of study.

Additional Information for Online Students

Degrees conferred by Georgetown University are recognized in the United States and may be recognized in other countries. Degrees and certificates conferred by Georgetown University are not officially recognized by Mexico. All international students are encouraged to research the policies pertaining to degree recognition in their home country prior to enrolling in a Georgetown program.

None of the online master's programs offered through the School of Continuing Studies provide any professional licensure or certification. Though not required, students in these programs may wish to research and seek certifications through professional organizations in their field.

SCS online programs use some or all of the technology platforms listed here. Students should confirm that they have a reliable internet connection and the ability to access each of these platforms before applying. While every effort is made to ensure course content and materials can be accessed by all students, it is not guaranteed. A variety of circumstances may affect the ability to access course content and materials, including internet access issues, firewalls, and hardware limitations. Students who are unable to access course content and materials will not be able to complete the program, and will receive a refund consistent with Georgetown’s refund policy.

Additional information for distance education students at Georgetown University is available through the Office of Compliance and Ethics.

Specific refund policies have been developed for our online format. The current refund schedule can be found on our Academic Calendar.

Please see our How to Apply page for information on the application process.