Students

• International Admissions Eligibility for Online Programs
  • Georgetown University does not currently accept applications or enrollment requests for online programs from residents of the following countries:
    • Cuba
    • Iran
    • North Korea
    • Syria
    • Ukraine (Crimea Region)
    • China
  • 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
• Before You Enroll
  • 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.
  • 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 our Partial Tuition Scholarship Application.
• How to Enroll
  1. Complete the enrollment form.
  2. If your native language is not 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 on the TOEFL test in the range of 550–600 (paper-based test), 225–250 (computer-based test), or 90–100 (iBT) to be considered for admission. The minimum score range on the IELTS test is 7.0–8.0 to be considered for admission. The minimum score for Duolingo is 115 to be considered for admission. Visit our English Language Exams page for more information.
  3. We strongly encourage you to submit your enrollment form and TOEFL or IELTS score report no later than April 25 for Main First Session courses or May 30 for Main Second Session courses.
• After You’re Enrolled
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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 website 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.
• When You Arrive on Campus
  • If you applied for an immigration document through Georgetown, you will be required to attend a mandatory Immigration Document Review and Compliance Session for all visiting summer international students. 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 class.
  • Your primary resource on campus is the SCS International Student & Scholar Services. Please contact this office with any questions related to your status in the United States: scsimmigration@georgetown.edu.
  • 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 SCS Assistant Dean for International Student & Scholar Services and the Associate Dean of the Summer Sessions.
  • See the New Student Checklist for information on housing and dining at Georgetown.
  • See the SCS International Student Resource page for additional tips and information.

Still Have Questions?

If you have additional questions, please contact us at summer@georgetown.edu and we'll be happy to assist you.