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International Students

We welcome students from around the world to join the multicultural Georgetown University community in our Hoya Summer High School Sessions.

Remember, if you are a registered Academy Student read the "Academy Student Information". If you are a registered Summer College or College Prep Student, read the "Summer College/College Prep Student Information".

For any and all Visa-Related/I-20 questions, please contact the Office of Global Services at newinternational@georgetown.edu.

International Admissions Eligibility for Online Programs (Summer College - Only)

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

China
Cuba
Iran
North Korea
Russia
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

Mandatory International Student Health Insurance

International students attending on-campus programs are required to have medical insurance for the full duration of their stay.

Students who are not U.S. citizens or permanent residents will be automatically ENROLLED in Georgetown's health plan, and an insurance charge will appear on their student invoice.

For questions, contact highschool@georgetown.edu.

Academy Student Information

Non-Credit programs are short-term and not for full-time study. Please review visa and insurance guidance below before traveling to Georgetown.

Visa & Travel Information: International students in non-credit programs typically enter the U.S. on a B-2 Tourist Visa or through the Visa Waiver Program (VWP).

These short-term programs are considered informal educational enrichment, not full time study.
The primary purpose of your trip to the U.S. should be tourism or enrichment, not formal education.
Always confirm your visa eligibility with your local U.S. consulate or embassy.

Helpful Resources

U.S. Department of State - B-2 Visa: https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/us-visas/tourism-visit/visitor.html
Locate a U.S. embassy near you: https://www.usembassy.gov
Visa service information: https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/us-visas.html
Visa wait times: https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/us-visas/visa-information-resources/wait-times.html

English Language Readiness

While English test score (TOEFL, IELTS, etc.) are NOT required, students should be able to:

Understand the main ideas of complex discussions and written materials.
Communicate comfortably and clearly with instructors and peers.
Write and discuss ideas fluently on academic topics.

Summer College/College Prep Student Information

Visa Information
Georgetown provides F-1 visa support only for full time enrollment (six credits in person). Students who request F-1 support on their application will receive an F-1 portal email invitation from the Office of Global Services (OGS) within one week after enrolling. F-1 students must obtain their Form I-20 from OGS before they can apply for the F-1 visa from the U.S. embassy.

Summer College and College Prep students should request their I-20 from OGS by May 1, but earlier action is strongly encouraged. F-1 visa advising for full time students is provided by email via newinternational@georgetown.edu.

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Georgetown provides F-1 nonimmigrant status support for full time enrollment in non-degree Summer School. F-1 status requires six credits in person per session.

Students request F-1 support on their Summer School application. Within one week after admission, students receive an email invitation from the Office of Global Services (OGS) to request their Form I-20, Certificate of Eligibility for F-1 status.

Students need their Form I-20 from OGS before they can apply for an F-1 visa from the U.S. embassy or consulate:

Citizens of Canada and Bermuda need only their Form I-20 to enter the U.S.
All other nationalities need both their Form I-20 and F-1 visa to enter the U.S.

OGS will only communicate via students’ NetID@georgetown.edu email address. Students must access and monitor their Georgetown email account immediately after enrolling.

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.

Email highschool@georgetown.edu if you need assistance registering for a full time F-1 course load (six credits in person per session).

F-1 visa questions regarding full time study? Email the Office of Global Services (OGS) via newinternational@georgetown.edu.

Please review all relevant U.S. Immigration Policy & Regulatory Updates as well as Travel Out & Reentry to the United States information and updates.

International students participating in a credit program will need to be full-time students enrolled in at least six credits for the duration of the session in order to study at Georgetown in F-1 student status.
Students will work with the International Programs Advisor on the I-20 process.
Students should allow at least 8 weeks for the processing of immigration documents.
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.

Helpful Links:

Locate a U.S. embassy near you: https://www.usembassy.gov
U.S. Department of State’s visa service information: https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/us-visas.html
U.S. Department of State’s visa wait times: https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/us-visas/visa-information-resources/wait-times.html

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