Prospective Students
Welcome
Thank you for your interest in attending Georgetown University! As you consider Georgetown University a next step in your military-to-civilian transition or a gateway in achieving your academic and career goals, we hope you can discover and take advantage of everything Georgetown offers.
As the oldest Catholic university in the United States, Georgetown’s culture is deeply rooted and shaped by Jesuit values. At Georgetown, values like Cura Personalis, Women and Men for Others, and Contemplation in Action influence all aspects of campus life and animate the Georgetown experience. Georgetown’s rich history with the military community spans centuries — from the founding of the Jesuit order, to the selection of our school’s official colors during the Civil War to present day. Today, Georgetown is home to distinguished scholars from around the globe, engaged student affairs professionals, a diverse and religiously pluralistic student community, and over 1,300 military-connected students — including active service members, veterans, ROTC cadets, and military families.
Saint Ignatius of Loyola and the Military Community
The founder of the Jesuit Order, Saint Ignatius of Loyola, was a student veteran before the term existed. In 1521, employed as a Spanish officer, Ignatius was wounded in battle by a cannonball. While on his deathbed, he had a spiritual revelation that would lead him to find his calling to serve others, return to school, and ultimately establish the Society of Jesus. We encourage all prospective and current military-connected students to remember this unique parallel the military community shares with our founder.
Next Steps
The first step is determining which program is right for you, given your academic and career interests. In researching programs, prospective students should note that Georgetown University is comprised of nine schools. Each school functions independently of the other. Each school has individual academic programs, and generally, each program has its admissions and advising staff. More information on each school and their respective programs can be found on our Prospective Students Resources page.
Once a student identifies a suitable program, the Military and Veterans Resource Center (MAVRC) can help students navigate financial aid, prepare admissions materials, access necessary resources, and better understand campus life. We can help revise application essays, provide campus tours, and connect applicants with military-connected students currently in their program of interest. Applicants are encouraged to contact our office by phone, email, or Zoom appointment for further support.
The application process consists of the same steps for both military-connected students and non-military-connected students. To learn more about the details of applying, visit the admissions website for your program(s) of interest. For transfer students specifically, the application is also the same, but applicants must have at least 12 credits from an accredited institution of higher education (JST and AMU credits are not eligible for any program other than the Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Studies program), otherwise they must apply as a first year.
Unfortunately, the MAVRC observes a reoccurring theme of military-connected students feeling as though Georgetown is either financially or academically inaccessible. The MAVRC encourages all prospective students to refrain from automatically eliminating Georgetown as an option for higher education. Military-connected students often have unique experiences and paths to Georgetown than other prospective students, and there are myriad funding opportunities and ways to mitigate past less-than desirable academic experiences throughout the application process.
If you have any questions throughout the application process, please don’t hesitate to reach out to our office at 202-687-2708 or veteranservices@georgetown.edu. You can also make an appointment to speak 1-on-1 with a member of our staff who represent a variety of degree programs.