Prospective Student Resources

Academic Programs and Admissions

Our office encourages prospective students to reach out to the academic program specifically to learn more about the program and determine if the program will be beneficial to them as they pursue their academic and career goals. This also provides an opportunity for the program to engage with prospective students outside of the application paperwork. Learn more about all of the degree programs offered Georgetown University. 

Each academic school at Georgetown has their own application requirements and determines the key qualifiers to look for among applicants based on the academic program’s curriculum. If you have specific questions about the admissions process or a degree program, we encourage you to contact the admissions office for your program to ensure that you are getting accurate information.  You can find more information about an academic school’s admission process and point of contact below:

Undergraduate Programs

Undergraduate programs at Georgetown are housed within the School of Continuing Studies (SCS) and the schools at the main campus, The undergraduate main campus includes the College of Arts and Sciences, the McDonough School of Business, the Edmund A. Walsh School of Foreign Service, the School of Nursing, and the School of Health for traditional in-person programs, whereas SCS offers a fully online undergraduate degree (Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Studies) for those looking for more flexibility. Students may apply as first-years or transfers, depending on their educational history.

Graduate Programs

Graduate programs at Georgetown, for those who have completed a bachelor’s degree, are housed within several schools. On the main campus, the Graduate School of Arts & Sciences, the Edmund A. Walsh School of Foreign Service, the McDonough School of Business, the School of Health, the School of Nursing, and Biomedical Graduate Education offer various certificate, master’s, and PhD programs. Law and medical degrees are also offered through the School of Medicine and Georgetown Law. On the capitol campus, the McCourt School of Public Policy and the School of Continuing Studies also offer various master’s and certificate programs.