Georgetown Graduate School Application Overview

## Application Process Overview The Office of Graduate Admissions accepts electronic applications for designated graduate degree and certificate programs. Applicants must submit all required materials online; hard‑copy documents are uploaded as instructed. Once submitted, the application is final and cannot be amended. ## Application Fee and Waiver - Non‑refundable application fee: $90. - Fee waivers are available for eligible applicants who meet specific criteria (see Eligibility for Fee Waiver). Waiver requests are processed in 1‑2 hours and applicants are notified by email. ## Eligibility for an Application Fee Waiver Applicants may request a waiver if they belong to any of the following groups: - Active duty or veteran military members (including those separated after April 1, 2024). - Current or recent U.S. federal civil employees or contractors. - Recent Georgetown undergraduate alumni (class of 2024‑2027). - U.S. citizens with demonstrated financial need who meet categories such as Pell Grant recipients, GRE fee‑reduction recipients, or need‑based aid recipients. - Participants in numerous external programs (e.g., Fulbright Scholars, McNair Scholars, LSAMP, etc.). - Certain graduate programs may automatically waive the fee if the application is submitted by a program‑specific deadline (deadline not listed in the source). ## Required Application Materials ### Academic Statement of Purpose - Approximately 500 words unless program‑specific guidance states otherwise. - Should address intellectual interests, academic and professional goals, and proposed study topics. ### Optional Diversity/Personal Background Statement - Up to 500 words describing how personal background or experiences will contribute to Georgetown’s community. ### Transcripts - Upload unofficial copies of all undergraduate and graduate transcripts (≥15 credits or prerequisite courses). - Official transcripts are required only after an admission offer is made. - International transcripts should be accompanied by a WES/ICAP evaluation or other NACES‑member evaluation, and English translations if not in English. ### Recommendations - Typically three official recommendations (some programs require two). Submitted via Georgetown’s online recommendation system. ### Standardized Test Scores - Required tests vary by program (GRE, GRE Subject, GMAT, MCAT, etc.). - Scores must be sent directly from the testing agency and received by the program’s application deadline. - No unofficial score reports are accepted. ### English Proficiency - Required for applicants whose prior degree was not taught in English. - Minimum TOEFL iBT: 80 (old scale) or 100 (new scale) or 4/5 on the new scale (effective Jan 21 2026). - Minimum IELTS: 7.0 or 7.5, depending on program. - Scores must be sent directly to Georgetown (code 5244 for TOEFL/IELTS). ## Funding and Financial Aid - International students may be eligible for institutional funds such as assistantships, fellowships, and scholarships, but are generally ineligible for U.S. federal loans. - Specific scholarship programs are listed under fee‑waiver eligibility (e.g., Fulbright, Gates Millennium Scholars, etc.). - Detailed funding amounts and eligibility criteria are program‑specific and not provided in the source. ## Deadlines and Timing - The source does not specify a universal application deadline; deadlines are program‑specific. - Some programs may have automatic fee‑waiver deadlines, but exact dates are not listed. - Test scores should be taken at least one month before the program deadline. ## Unknowns and Source Limitations - Exact application deadlines for individual graduate programs are not included. - Specific funding amounts, eligibility thresholds, and award types vary by department and are not detailed. - Program‑specific requirements (e.g., additional essays, portfolios, or credential evaluations) are referenced but not enumerated. - The source does not provide contact information for program‑level admissions officers. ## Additional Policies - Applicants are responsible for ensuring all materials are received by the deadline. - Forged or altered documents result in disqualification. - Special Student Status may be offered to applicants who do not meet standard criteria, allowing limited graduate coursework without degree eligibility. - Applicants with disabilities can request accommodations through the Academic Resource Center. ## Resources - Application portal for status checks and document uploads. - Georgetown’s Privacy Policy and GDPR notice for data handling. - EducationUSA for international applicant guidance. Source: https://grad.georgetown.edu/admissions/application-information/ Checked: 2026-09-29T09:09:49.017121+00:00 Confirm details with the official institution before applying.