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    We welcome students from around the world to join the multicultural Georgetown University community in our Hoya Summer High School Sessions. Please review the information below for important details regarding the application and visa processes.

    International Admissions Eligibility for Online Programs

    Georgetown University does not currently accept applications or enrollment requests for virtual programs from residents of the following countries:

    • China
    • Cuba
    • Iran
    • North Korea
    • 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

    Application & Visa Information

    • Summer College and College Prep

      English Proficiency

      If you are a student applying to take credit courses, and English is not the primary language of instruction at your high school, please submit English proficiency examination scores from one of the following exams, along with the rest of your application materials, to highschool@georgetown.edu.

      • TOEFL scores: We require a minimum score of 550 (paper-based), 225 (computer-based), or 90 (iBT)
      • IELTS scores: We require a minimum score of 7.0
      • Duolingo: We require a minimum score of 115

      Please note that TOEFL scores expire after two years, and we require valid, unexpired score reports. 

      If you attend a bilingual school, your school official must email a copy of your school profile to highschool@georgetown.edu in lieu of proficiency examination scores.

      Visa Information

      Georgetown will not provide visa assistance for international students enrolled in online courses only. International students enrolled in on-campus classes credit courses (Summer College and College Prep) are required to have an F-1 Visa and be enrolled in at least 6 credits (or two 3-credit courses).

      Please allow at least six weeks for the processing of immigration documents. For Summer College and College Prep students, we recommend applying before May 1. 
      All admitted international students studying in F-1 Status must attend a mandatory immigration orientation session upon arriving at Georgetown. The date and time of this session will be announced via email.

      If you qualify for an F-1 Visa, we strongly recommend that you contact the Office of Global Services (OGS) at at newinternational@georgetown.edu | 202-687-5867 for all visa related questions and concerns.

    • Academies

      English Proficiency

      TOEFL scores are not required for the Academies. To fully participate and enjoy these programs, we recommend that you be able to:

      • In English, understand the main ideas of complex text on both concrete and abstract topics, including technical discussions in your field(s) of interest.
      • Interact with a degree of English fluency and spontaneity that makes regular interaction with native speakers possible without strain for either party.
      • Produce clear, detailed text on a wide range of subjects and explain a viewpoint on a topical issue giving the advantages and disadvantages of various options.

      Visa Information

      Georgetown will not provide visa assistance for any student enrolled in a non-credit Academies course.

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

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