Enrollment Process

Georgetown Summer Sessions accepts enrollments on a rolling basis starting in the Spring Semester.

  • If you are a current Georgetown student, you can directly register for summer courses through GU Experience.
  • If you are a newly admitted undergraduate student starting a degree program at Georgetown in the fall, please complete the New Incoming First Year and Transfer Students Summer Sessions Request Form after you have submitted your deposit.
  • All visiting students are required to enroll in Georgetown Summer Sessions.
  • All Consortium students must register through their home school's Consortium Coordinator.

Enrollment Deadlines

We encourage students to enroll early for Georgetown Summer Sessions. The priority deadline to enroll for Summer Sessions is April 1. The deadline to submit a complete enrollment form for Main First Session is May 12. The deadline to submit a completed enrollment form for the Main Second Session is June 16.

If you are an international applicant who requires F-1 or J-1 visa support, you must submit all required application materials by the priority deadline.

Visiting Students

Enrollment Process

In order to enroll, you must complete the Enrollment Form. Once you are enrolled, you will receive an enrollment letter via email that will contain directions for obtaining your NetID and password. You will receive a separate email with instructions on how to register for classes online through GU Experience. See the Registration page for more information.

Upon completion of the enrollment form, please allow two to three additional business days for the enrollment process to be completed.

Eligibility Information

Summer Sessions courses are open to the following individuals:

  • Undergraduate and graduate students in good standing at other colleges and universities, with the submission of application. Good standing is defined as having a 2.00 minimum GPA ("C" average) at the undergraduate level or a 3.00 GPA ("B" average) at the graduate level.
  • Graduating High School Students are eligible to enroll in Summer Session courses. Rising 9th, 10th, 11th, and 12th graders must follow the application procedure for the Summer Programs for High School Students.
  • International students who can provide evidence of a minimum TOEFL score of 90 (iBT), a minimum IELTS score of 7.0, or a minimum Duolingo score of 115. English can only be considered the native language if it is the only official language of the applicant's home country and the primary language spoken in the applicant's home. Please visit the International Students page for more information.
  • Individuals whose educational background and experience qualify them for the courses they wish to take, with the submission of an enrollment form and official transcript(s).

Please note: Any student who has been suspended or dismissed from, and not formally readmitted to, any school within Georgetown University may not register without the written permission of their former dean.

Enrollment in Georgetown University Summer Sessions does not constitute or imply acceptance as a degree candidate in any school or division of Georgetown University.

Consortium Students

Enrollment Process

  • See the Consortium Coordinator at your home institution to find out if you should enroll in the Georgetown Summer Sessions as a visiting student or as a consortium student.
  • If your Consortium Coordinator approves your enrollment as a visiting student, you must complete the Enrollment Form.
  • If your Consortium Coordinator denies your request to enroll as a visiting student, you should enroll as a consortium student by completing the necessary registration paperwork. Your registration will be processed once all Georgetown degree and non-degree-seeking students have had the opportunity to register for classes in a given session. Please see the Registration Process page for more details on registering as a consortium student.

Eligibility Information

Summer Sessions courses are open to the following individuals:

  • Newly admitted or continuing undergraduate and graduate students in good standing at Georgetown.
  • Undergraduate and graduate students in good standing at other colleges and universities, with submission of application and official transcript(s). Good standing is defined as having a 2.00 minimum GPA ("C" average) at the undergraduate level or a 3.00 GPA ("B" average) at the graduate level.
  • High school students, recommended by their principals or guidance counselors, who will have completed at least their freshman year with a "B" average or better at the time of enrollment, and whose high school program applications are approved by the associate dean of Georgetown Summer Sessions.
  • International students who can provide evidence of a minimum TOEFL score of 90 (iBT), a minimum IELTS score of 7.0, or a minimum Duolingo score of 115. English can only be considered the native language if it is the only official language of the applicant's home country and the primary language spoken in the applicant's home. Please see the For International Students section for more information.
  • Individuals whose educational background and experience qualify them for the courses they wish to take, with submission of enrollment form and official transcript(s).

Participating Consortium Schools

The Consortium of Universities of the Washington Metropolitan Area, includes:

  • American University
  • The Catholic University of America
  • Gallaudet University
  • George Mason University
  • The George Washington University
  • Georgetown University
  • Howard University
  • Marymount University
  • Montgomery College*
  • National Defense University*
  • National Intelligence University*
  • Northern Virginia Community College*
  • Prince George’s Community College*
  • Trinity Washington University
  • Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences*
  • University of the District of Columbia
  • University of Maryland-College Park

Disclosures, Limits, and Restrictions

  • Any student who has been suspended or dismissed from, and not formally readmitted to, any school within Georgetown may not register without the written permission of their former dean.
  • Georgetown University does not participate in cross-registration with Montgomery College, National Defense University, National Intelligence University, Northern Virginia Community College, Prince George’s Community College, or Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences.
  • Consortium registration is not guaranteed. Courses may be closed or subject to approval from the dean/department at the visited institution.
  • Enrollment in the Georgetown Summer Sessions does not constitute or imply acceptance as a degree candidate in any school or division of Georgetown University.