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United States, Washington, DC
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Requirements
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image Min GPA Requirement
image Personal Statement
image 1 Recommendation
image English Test C1-C2
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Jun 04 — Jul 07
Jul 09 — Aug 11
Jun 04 — Jul 28
Price range
1910 USD
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Need Help?
Learn more about the application process in the Blog or by scheduling a free consultation with the Summer Program adviser
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Key Facts

This summer, get a head start and earn college credit at Georgetown. Our Summer College courses ease your transition into the college learning environment through a blend of lectures, class discussions, and featured guest speakers.

Interest Areas:
Arts, Architecture, Design
Biology & Medicine
Computer Science
Economics & Finance
English as a second language
Entrepreneurship & Business
Humanities, Literature, Philosophy
Journalism, Media, Communication
Language
Law, Government, Politics
Leadership
Math/Statistics
Natural Sciences & Ecology
Performing Arts (Music, Film, Theater)
Physical Sciences
Pre-college
Social Sciences
Technology & Innovation
Exploration, Interdisciplinary programs
Grade:
Grade 9
Grade 10
Grade 11
Grade 12
Other features:
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Academics

You’ll have the opportunity to take classes with current undergraduate students, learn from prestigious Georgetown faculty, and engage in challenging coursework that will prepare you for success in college and beyond. Choose from our approved list of five-week on-campus courses, eight-week online courses, or opt to do a combination of both. Upon completion of your course(s), you will have access to an official transcript from Georgetown University.
These challenging courses are designed for students who want to experience university-level academics while building up their resumes for college applications. You can take up to 6 college credits per session, earning up to 12 college credits over the course of the summer.
Georgetown offers a range of courses, available within two five-week sessions and one eight-week session in the summer.

Format

In-Person classes (residential housing available). Select college credit courses are available in an online format.

Program Details

Program Options
Summer Honors Intensive: If you’re seeking a more rigorous academic experience, you can take two courses per session, earning up to 12 total credits (a full semester at most universities). Students who complete two courses in a session will receive a Summer Honors Intensive Certificate upon completing their studies.

Summer College Online: Select college credit courses are available in an online format during the eight-week Summer College Online. Online courses feature the same content as our on-campus courses, but in an entirely virtual format.

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Eligibility

To apply to High School Sessions - Summer College, you must meet the following criteria:
1 - Be a current or rising high school freshman, sophomore, or junior, or a rising senior during the academic year prior to your summer program
2 - Show evidence of good academic standing, with at least a 3.0 GPA

Application Components
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image Unofficial Transcript
image Min GPA Requirement
image Personal Statement
image 1 Recommendation
image English Test C1-C2
image Online Application From
image Application Fee

Steps to Complete Your Application:
1 - 300- to 500-word personal statement:
Write a 300- to 500-word personal statement describing why you want to attend the Summer High School Programs at Georgetown University. Your completed essay should be uploaded to your online application prior to submission.

2 - Letter of Recommendation:
Provide the contact information of one reference within the online application. Upon submitting your application and $50 application fee, your chosen point of contact will receive an electronic request with instructions for submitting their letter of recommendation.

3 - $50 Application Fee.

In order to submit your application, you must provide a non-refundable $50 application fee.

4 - Transcript
Email a copy of your unofficial or official transcript to [email protected]; it can also be mailed to our Admissions Office.

5 - International Student Requirements:
If English is not the primary language of instruction at your high school, please submit TOEFL/IELTS/Duolingo scores to [email protected]. If you attend a bilingual school, your school official must email a copy of your school profile to [email protected] in lieu of TOEFL Scores.

 

Deadline

Early Bird Deadline: January 31*
*For all applications submitted by this date, the app fee will be waived.

Final Deadline: May 15**
**Applications will not be reviewed after this date.

Tuition & Aid
Summer College 1
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1910 USD
Summer College 2
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1910 USD
Summer College Online
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1910 USD

Tuition & Fees
Application fee (non-refundable): $50
Fee is waived for all applications received by the Early Bird Deadline: January 31
Tuition for one 3-credit course: $5,730 ($1,910* per credit)
A typical course is 3 credits. Students may take up to two courses per session.
Housing (optional): $2,290* per session
Meal plan (optional): Determined by plan selected, purchased directly from Georgetown Dining
Pre-college fee**: $745*
Health insurance fee (international students only): $200 per session
Books and other fees: Determined by courses taken
*Estimated cost, subject to change
**The $745 pre-college fee is used for additional campus support that the high school programs warrant due to the younger age of student participants.

 

Financial Aid

A limited number of scholarship awards are available to students who demonstrate financial need. Only students who have been admitted to our summer programs (College Credit Course or Non-Credit Academies) are eligible to apply. Scholarship awards are strictly for tuition and do not apply to other fees.

Summer College image
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United States, Washington, DC
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Requirements
image Official Transcript
image Unofficial Transcript
image Min GPA Requirement
image Personal Statement
image 1 Recommendation
image English Test C1-C2
image Online Application From
image Application Fee
image
Jun 04 — Jul 07
Jul 09 — Aug 11
Jun 04 — Jul 28
Price range
1910 USD
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Need Help?
Learn more about the application process in the Blog or by scheduling a free consultation with the Summer Program adviser
Speak with an adviser Learn more in the blog

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