Application Procedures

Applying to the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences

The Georgetown University Graduate School of Arts and Sciences accepts applications for designated degree and certificate programs through a secure, electronic submission process.  An online application and recommendation system accepts all required application materials electronically, except for official transcripts and official test scores.  Official transcripts are prepared by academic institutions and mailed to you for self-assembly.  Official test scores are sent to us directly from the appropriate testing organization via your request. 

Before You Apply
How to Apply
What Documents and Fees are Submitted Online?
Tips for Submitting a Successful Online Application
Where to Submit Your Self-Assembled Official Transcripts
Special Issues: Applying to Dual or Multiple Programs
Check Receipt of Your Materials Online
Applicant Responsibility
Reapplying to the Same Graduate Program
Equal Opportunity Statement

Before You Apply

• Use the Application Requirements Checklist to prepare your application for submission.  Click on the Checklist to review the basic requirements for admission to all graduate programs.
• Review the website information for your program of interest, including degree and certificate offerings, specific program admission requirements, and application deadlines.  All materials submitted in support of the application must be received by the published application deadline.
• Prepare to take required examinations at least one month prior to the application deadline.  Request that test results be sent to Georgetown University via our institution code (ETS code: 5244.  Department codes are not required).
• Request official transcripts from all schools attended.  Ideally, official transcripts should be sent to you in sealed and signed envelopes prior to the application deadline.  When you have received all official transcripts, self-assemble them unopened in a packet and mail them to the appropriate admissions office. Please note that applications to multiple programs or dual programs will require an official transcript for each degree program of application.

 How to Apply

To go to the online application ($75 application fee), click here.   If you are reapplying to the same program or department, click here for instructions.

What Documents and Fees are Submitted Online?

• Online Application Form
• Application Fee
• Supplemental Program Data Forms 
• Statement of Purpose 
• Resume 
• Writing Samples 
• AMCAS Reports (for the Special Master's program)
• Unofficial Transcripts 
• Official Recommendations

The online application and uploaded electronic documents will be submitted directly to the Office of Graduate Admissions via a secure, online process.  Your online submissions are considered to be official documents.  Do not send paper copies of these documents.

 Tips for Submitting a Successful Online Application:

• DO NOT send paper copies of documents submitted online.  Processing paper versions of electronic documents delays the processing of your application and the updating of your online application checklist.  Copies of resumes on "resume paper" or printouts of writing samples are neither necessary nor desired.  Transcripts are the only documents which should be submitted both within the online application and through the mail.
• DO self-assemble all hard copy official transcripts and corresponding translations to be mailed to the appropriate admissions office.  Self-assembly of these unopened documents will significantly speed up the processing time of your application.  Please note the applications to multiple programs or dual programs will require an official transcript for each degree program of application.
• DO send the application fee with your application.  The Graduate School requires that an application fee accompany any application to one of our graduate programs.  We do not waive fees.  Applicants will not receive a Graduate School decision on their application if the application fee is not paid.
• DO NOT send cash, foreign currency, or wire transfers as a form of payment of the application fee.  Only credit cards, checks, and money orders are acceptable forms of payment.  The most direct form of payment is through credit card transaction during the online application process.  Checks and money orders (payable in U.S. dollars) are also accepted by following the instructions for payment during the online application process.
• DO review all application requirements for your program of interest.  Some departments and programs may have application requirements in addition to standard Graduate School requirements.  Items such as supplemental data forms, language proficiency forms, and specific writing sample requirements are detailed in the Admissions section under your program on interest in the Online Graduate Catalog.  Please review this section to make certain you fulfill all standard and supplemental admissions requirements and application deadlines.  Official test scores must be requested from the appropriate testing organizations, if required.  All required application materials must be received by the designated application deadline.

Where to Submit Your Self-Assembled Official Transcripts

Official hard copy transcripts and documents should be sent to one of the following office addresses, depending on the program to which you are applying:

If you are applying to Public Policy (MPP) or Policy Management (MPM), all hard copy transcripts and documents should be sent to the following address.