FAQs

Who can take classes at Georgetown?

• Newly admitted or current undergraduate and graduate students in good standing at Georgetown.
• Undergraduate and graduate students in good standing at other colleges and universities, with submission of the enrollment form.
• Students from consortium schools in Washington, D.C. (these students may enroll as visiting students or register as consortium students with the approval of their consortium coordinator). For more information, visit the Consortium Students page.
• High school students admitted to college credit courses through our 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 note: These standards cannot be waived by the Admissions Office. We encourage students to plan well in advance to complete the tests and allow time for the Admissions Office (institution code 5986) to receive the results. TOEFL, IELTS or Duolingo scores are required of all applicants for those whose native language is not English (regardless of citizenship). International applicants must also complete the International Student Questionnaire. For additional information, please see the For International Students page.

Please note: 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 his/her former dean.

How many sessions are offered at Georgetown during the summer?

We offer several sessions to choose from:

• The Main Presession offers intensive courses that run for four weeks from late May through early June.
• Undergraduate Main First Session and Main Second Session are five-week courses offered in June and July, respectively.
• 6-week Session I and 6-week Session II are intensive courses offered starting in May and August, respectively.
• The Cross Session is an eight-week session beginning in June and ending late July. The majority of summer online courses meet during this session.

What are the requirements for undergraduate and graduate students to participate in Hoya Summer Sessions?

Georgetown Students

• If you are a Georgetown student in good standing, you should consult with your advising dean to ensure your proposed courses align with your degree program.
• You may register for your summer courses through GU Experience.

See the Academic Policies page for more information.

Visiting Students
If you are a visiting student, you must be in good academic standing (minimum GPA of 2.0 for undergraduate students and minimum GPA of 3.0 for graduate students) and submit an enrollment form to participate in Georgetown Hoya Summer Sessions. Please note that a new enrollment form must be submitted for every summer semester in which you wish to study at Georgetown Summer Sessions.
See the Enroll page for more information.

Are the requirements the same for high school students?

Rising 11th, and 12th graders must follow the application procedure for the Summer Programs for High School Students. Rising 9th and 10th graders are not eligible to apply for summer college credit courses. Graduating high school students are eligible to enroll in Hoya Summer Sessions and follow the same requirements as visiting students. It is important to note that Summer Sessions does not offer the same experience as Summer Programs for High School Students.

What are the enrollment requirements for international students?

Complete the enrollment form. You will be required to provide an unofficial TOEFL, IELTS or Duolingo score. We require a minimum TOEFL score of 90 (iBT), a minimum IELTS score of 7.0, or a minimum Duolingo score of 115. Please note: TOEFL scores expire after two years, and we require valid, unexpired score reports.

If you have any questions regarding test scores, please contact Summer Sessions Admissions. Visit the For International Students page for additional information and deadlines.

When does registration open and close?

Registration opens for all students in early February. See the Registration Process page for more information on how to register and the Academic Calendar page for important deadlines. Eligible students can add/drop courses through the start of each session. The length of the add/drop period depends on the session.

I am a visiting student. How will I know if I have been enrolled?

Once the Admissions Office receives your completed enrollment form and reviews your eligibility, you will receive an enrollment letter via email.

If you have not received any correspondence from us within one week of submitting your enrollment materials, please contact us to inquire about your enrollment status. 

Will taking a Georgetown Hoya Summer Sessions course increase my chances of being accepted as a degree candidate to Georgetown University?

No. Georgetown Hoya Summer Sessions cannot guarantee enrollment into any degree programs or schools within the University.

What if I need to withdraw from the program entirely?

Please consult the Academic Calendar for the deadline to withdraw from each session. No withdrawal from a course will be allowed after these dates. See the Academic Policies page for more information.

Can I audit Georgetown Hoya Summer Sessions classes?

If you are currently a student at Georgetown College, you are not permitted to audit courses during Hoya Summer Sessions. Only Non-Degree Senior Auditors are permitted to audit summer courses. For more information on that program, please visit the Non-Degree Senior Auditor Program page.

If you are currently a student at another school within Georgetown University, you may audit courses with the permission of your advising dean (except for language courses at the expository writing level and below).

Visiting students who plan to have summer courses transferred to another school are advised not to audit courses unless approval is granted from that school. Students should consult with their home school regarding transfer policies and procedures. Georgetown cannot guarantee any course will transfer to another institution.

If you would like to change from “credit” to “audit” on any course, you must do so with an “Add/Drop Form” and you must abide by all Add/Drop deadlines. No tuition refunds are granted for status change.

Auditors pay the standard per-credit-hour tuition rate. Please see Tuition and Fees for current tuition rates. If an auditor exceeds the number of absences permitted by the professor, a grade of "W" will be recorded on the record and no refund will be given.

Please note: Once a student registers as an audit, a letter grade will not be recorded.

What is the maximum number of courses/credits I can take?

• Undergraduate Students: You can take a maximum of one course during the Main Presession and no more than seven credits each during Main First Session and Main Second Session. However, if you take one course in the Main Presession, you can only take one course in the Main First Session, as the two sessions overlap.
• Graduate Students: You can take a maximum of one course during the Main Presession and no more than seven credits each during Main First Session and Main Second Session. However, if you take one course in the Main Presession, you can only take one course in the Main First Session, as the two sessions overlap.

If you would like to take more than the full load and you are a visiting student, you must get permission from the Hoya Summer Sessions associate dean or assistant dean. To request permission, please email summer@georgetown.edu.

If you would like to take more than the full load and you are a current Georgetown student, you must have your summer course load approved by your program’s Dean's Office.

Can I take a science course without taking the lab? Can I take only the lab section of a course?

Yes. It is possible to take only a lecture or only a lab in our chemistry and physics courses, but you must obtain permission from the instructor before registering.

I need to take summer courses but cannot be in Washington, D.C., this summer. Can I take summer courses online?

Georgetown Hoya Summer Sessions offers a selection of online courses during the Cross Session and 6-week Session I & II. Some of the courses include a few hours of synchronous time where groups of students will have a chance to discuss ideas in real time with the course instructor; however, most of the courses are asynchronous, so you can watch lectures and complete readings on your own schedule. Activities may include watching videos, participating in blogs and/or discussion boards, using tools such as Google Docs and YouTube, and taking surveys and quizzes within Canvas. All online courses are equivalent in content and rigor to their on-campus counterparts and will require the same amount of time for lectures and coursework as on-campus courses.

The summer course I want to take is full. Can I put my name on a waitlist?

Yes. Georgetown students and visiting students can add themselves to the Summer waitlist. The waitlist will run each weekday after 4 p.m. during registration (excluding holidays). Winners will receive an email from the University Registrar with instructions to claim their seat through GU Experience within 23 hours. After 23 hours, non-responsive students will lose their seats and will forfeit that seat to the next student on the waitlist. The waitlist will stop three days before the last day to add/drop for each session. Please review the academic calendar to review the last day of add/drop for each session. For more information, see the waitlist instructions. Please note, at this time the waitlist is not available to new incoming students.

How do I request a transcript?

You can request a transcript one of three ways:

• Online: Unofficial transcripts are available via GU Experience.
• Official transcripts must be requested via Parchment. You will need to create an account with Parchment to place your order. You may use your account to track the status of your transcript and to upload any documentation that must accompany your transcript.

For more information please see the Transcripts page, or contact the University Registrar’s Office at univregistrar@georgetown.edu. If you have paid your Hoya Summer Sessions bill in full, then you have completed payment of the one-time transcript fee.

Will my credits transfer?

If you are currently enrolled at another institution, we suggest that you obtain approval from your home institution for the course you plan to take before starting the course. We cannot guarantee that any institution will accept Georgetown University credits. Please consult with your home institution regarding transfer policies and procedures.

I have already completed course registration but now want to take different classes. What should I do?

You can use GU Experience to add or drop courses within the designated add/drop period in each session once you have been admitted. If you are not able to drop online, please contact University Information Services at univregistrar@georgetown.edu. See the Academic Policies page for more information.

Do summer courses have prerequisites?

Yes, some summer courses do have prerequisites. Visiting students who are interested in taking a course(s) with a prerequisite can email their unofficial transcript to summer@georgetown.edu. The email will need to include the course(s) the student is requesting approval for along with the prerequisite course requirement. The transcript will need to indicate a passing grade in the prerequisite.

When are final exams held?

Final exams are usually given on the final day of class, unless your professor tells you otherwise.

How do I purchase my books for summer courses?

Once you have received your syllabus on the first day of class, you can purchase your textbooks at the University Bookstore on Georgetown's Main Campus or buy your books online through the bookstore's website or a third-party retailer site.

What happens if the course(s) I want to take are canceled?

We reserve the right to cancel courses at any time. Although we do our best to run every course that is listed, we do occasionally have to cancel classes due to low enrollment, instructor schedule changes, or other circumstances beyond our control. We will notify you via your Georgetown email before the class begins if your class has been canceled. You may enroll in another open course at that time.

Are scholarships available for students?

Yes.

For visiting students, Georgetown Hoya Summer Sessions offers partial scholarships based on course enrollment. Current Georgetown students must apply for summer financial aid through the Office of Student Financial Services.

See the Scholarships page for more information.

How do I pay my bill?

Payment can be submitted through GU Experience. Please note that no tuition or fees will be assessed until the first week of April. After April, please allow up to 24 - 48 hours for your Student UBill to be generated.

Revenue and Receivables accepts payments by cash, check, electronic check, wire, or credit card. Payments may be made in person, by mail, or, if you are using a credit card, payments are made online.

See Tuition and Fees for more information.

What is the Outstanding Balance Policy?

Hoya Summer Sessions students who have an outstanding balance as of the first day of the session in which they are registered will need to make payment in full by the close of business (5:00 p.m. EST) of the add/drop deadline and be in communication with the Hoya Summer Sessions Office. Students will receive communication via their Georgetown University email address and their personal email (if available) reminding them of this policy on the second day of class for the session in which they are enrolled. Failure to make payment and/or communicate with the Hoya Summer Sessions Office by the close of business on the add/drop deadline may result in the student being dropped from any registered courses for the enrolled session.

As a Hoya Summer Sessions student, will I get a Georgetown University email address and University ID card?

When you are enrolled in Georgetown Hoya Summer Sessions, you will receive an enrollment letter via email from the School of Continuing Studies with instructions for obtaining your NetID and temporary password. Your Georgetown email is your NetID@georgetown.edu. You should check your Georgetown email regularly throughout the summer, as this is the only email that will be used by the University and Hoya Summer Sessions Office to correspond with you. To access your Georgetown email, visit apps.georgetown.edu.

If you are a visiting student, you must also obtain a Georgetown University ID (GOCard). Information about the GOCard will be emailed to all enrolled visiting students.

Is on-campus housing available for Hoya Summer Sessions students?

All students attending Georgetown Hoya Summer Sessions are eligible for on-campus housing in June, July, and August while summer classes are in session. If you are interested in on-campus housing, you must apply through the Summer Housing Office.

See New Student Checklist for information regarding housing at Georgetown over the summer months.

Are meal plans available for Hoya Summer Sessions students?

All students attending Georgetown Hoya Summer Sessions have the option to purchase a meal plan. There are a variety of options available. Please visit Summer Dining Services for more information on summer meal plans.

See New Student Checklist for more information.

Is on-campus parking available for Hoya Summer Sessions students?

Parking in the Georgetown community is extremely limited and we highly recommend that you take advantage of the Georgetown University Transportation Shuttle, which provides service from nearby Metro stations and other locations to Main Campus.

If you choose to drive, hourly parking is available in the Southwest Quad parking garage for a fee, but space is extremely limited. Overnight and long-term parking is not available in the garage. Two-hour street parking is sometimes available, but difficult to find.

Are there activities and events I can attend in my free time?

Yes! Georgetown Hoya Summer Sessions offers an all-summer-long event schedule that will give you a chance to kayak the Potomac, Escape the Room, check out many of the local museums, and much more—all while having Washington, D.C., at your fingertips! You can sign up to find out about all of the various events sponsored by Georgetown Hoya Summer Sessions when completing the online orientation, or when reading the Welcome Packet.

What campus resources are available to Summer Session Students?

An online orientation is provided via Canvas for all Hoya Summer Sessions students to learn more about our campus, campus resources, as well as the opportunities to engage with fellow students outside the classroom. All enrolled students will receive information regarding how to access the online orientation via email.

As a Hoya Summer Sessions student, you have access to all of Georgetown’s services and resources, including the Academic Resource Center, Student Health Center, Writing Center, and Counseling and Psychiatric Services. As a Hoya Summer Sessions student, you also have full access to our recreation facility, Yates Field House.

If you have any additional questions, please contact the Summer Sessions Office.