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Every summer, visiting undergraduate and graduate students from across the country and around the world come to Georgetown University for a transformative summer experience. Over the years, we’ve welcomed students from more than 40 countries into the Georgetown community. You’ll have the opportunity to live on our historic hilltop campus, learn from distinguished faculty, and explore more than 200 courses—all while studying at one of the world’s leading academic institutions.

Important Information at a Glance

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

Browse the online schedule of classes to determine which classes best fit your interests and needs. Please note: International students requesting visa support through Georgetown during summer are required to take a full course load of at least 6 credits per each session of 8 weeks or less; online courses do not count toward the full-time requirement.

  • If your native language is not English and you do not attend a school where the primary language of instruction is English, you will be required to provide either a TOEFL, IELTS, or Duolingo score report as part of the enrollment form. We require a minimum score of 90 iBT on the TOEFL to be considered for admission. The minimum score on the IELTS test is 7.0, and the minimum score for Duolingo is 115 to be considered for admission.
  • We strongly encourage you to submit your enrollment form and TOEFL, IELTS, or Duolingo score report by your intended deadline.

Apply for an immigration document should you require a student visa to the United States. Georgetown highly encourages summer students to apply for F-1 visas for participation in all academic sessions over the summer. Be sure to log in to the International Student Portal to submit all required documents. Please note: All documents related to visas will need at least six weeks to process. Please plan ahead and submit your paperwork early. Students who choose to enter the United States in tourist status and enroll in a summer course of study may be considered in violation of that status.

  • Your primary resource on campus is the Office of Global Services. Please contact this office with any questions related to your status in the United States: internationalservices@georgetown.edu
  • You will automatically be enrolled in a mandatory health insurance plan. Georgetown requires international students participating in Summer Sessions to be enrolled in the University’s STINT Health Insurance Plan. For more information, visit the Georgetown Student Health Insurance site.
  • Register for your classes. Follow the registration instructions provided in your Welcome Packet and on our Visiting Students Registration Process page.
  • Review scholarship opportunities (optional). Georgetown Summer Sessions offers partial tuition scholarships to visiting non-degree students. If you’re interested in being considered for a scholarship, complete the Partial Tuition Scholarship Application.
  • Pay your bill prior to the start of classes. Tuition is charged on a per-credit basis. You may visit the Tuition and Fees page to calculate how much your summer studies will cost. You may also visit the Revenue and Receivables page for information on payment options.
  • Apply for housing. If you plan to live on campus, in Georgetown’s residence halls, you need to apply for housing. You can view housing rates and apply directly through the Summer Housing Office.
  • Purchase a meal plan. We offer flexible and convenient meal plan options for dining on campus. You can purchase a meal plan through Dining Services.
  • See the New Student Checklist for information on class registration, housing, dining, and more.

  • If you applied for an immigration document through Georgetown University, you will be required to attend a mandatory Immigration Document Review and Compliance Session. We will contact you via email with the date, time, and location of this event no later than one week prior to the start of your classes.
  • Your primary resource on campus is the Office of Global Services. Please contact this office with any questions related to your status in the United States: newinternational@georgetown.edu. OGS will only communicate with students via their Georgetown email address. Students must access and monitor their Georgetown email account immediately after enrolling.
  • Please keep in mind that all international students on a J-1 or F-1 visa must take at least 6 credits in each session they are attending. Therefore, any course drops will need to be approved by the Office of Global Services and by Summer Sessions.
  • OGS begins F-1 visa support on the first business day in February. Students must request their Form I-20 from OGS as early as possible to allow time for obtaining their F-1 visa. Students who request their Form I-20 less than two months before classes begin may not have time to obtain an F-1 visa.
  • See the Office of Global Services Student Resource page for additional tips and information.