Georgetown University

Georgetown University requires at least 120 credit hours to complete a bachelor's degree.

There is no accelarated degree program at Georgetown University, but students who wish to save money or graduate early can look into transferring in credits. Georgetown University accepts transfer credits. The school accepts AP credit and IB credits. Many students like to take classes in the summer, to earn extra credits. However, Georgetown University does not offer classes during the summer.

NOTE: Around 96% of students who start college at Georgetown University complete all the credits required within six years.

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Academic Options	Yes	No	Note
Accelerated Degree Program	–	X	–
Transfer Credits Accepted	√	–	–
AP Credit Accepted	√	–	–
IB Credits Accepted	√	–	–
Summer Classes Available	–	–	–
New Student Orientation	√	–	–

Reminder: Georgetown University may have additional academic options available for new and transfering students. Make sure to check with the universty directly for any additional information.

What Classes Are Required At Georgetown University?

Georgetown University has a core curriculum, which means there are certain classes or types of classes all students must take to graduate.

Students are required to fulfill a language requirement as well as a math and science requirement.

Students are not required to take a computer class to graduate.

Course	Required?
2nd Language	Yes
Math	Yes
Science	Yes
Computer	No

Reminder: Check with Georgetown University directly for more information on requirements. Individual departments or majors may have additional required courses.

Majors at Georgetown University

When choosing a major, Georgetown University students have several choices to make. Scroll down to the bottom of this page to see a full list of majors offered at Georgetown University.Georgetown University allows students to design their own major, if desired. If students would like to study something that is not offered as an official major, designing their own major is a great alternative. Georgetown University false.Georgetown University offers students the option to double major, if they would like. Student struggling to choose just one area of study may consider a double major.

NOTE: Double majoring may require more work but it can provide a unique combination of experience that helps students stand out when looking for a job or applying to a graduate program.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Georgetown University

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Does Georgetown University Offer Learning Disability Services?

🟨 Check with Georgetown University directly for information on any possible available services for students with disabilities.

Does Georgetown University Have An Online Program?

✅ Georgetown University true for students who are interested in taking classes online.

Does Georgetown University Give Credit for AP Classes?

✅ Georgetown University true Schools have different requirements for what AP scores they accept, so some students may not receive AP credit.

Does Georgetown University Have An Honors Program?

✅ Georgetown University true for highly-qualified applicants, but false. Students must complete a senior project if they are in the Honors Program at Georgetown University.

Does Georgetown University Require Internships?

❌ Georgetown University studets are not required to complete an internship.

Students can still look for internships during the summer, or gain work experience with a part-time job. While Georgetown University does not require internships for students of any major, internships can help students gain hands-on work experience for their resume, and explore career paths that interest them without committing to one path.

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Additional Information About Georgetown University

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Georgetown University Library

The main library on campus is the Joseph Mark Lauinger Memorial Library and there are 6 other libraries on campus.

Dual Degree Programs at Georgetown University

A dual degree program allows a student to study and earn two degrees at the same time. A 3-2 dual degree program is a five-year program wherein the first three years are spend taking undergraduate courses and the final two years are spent taking graduate courses. Upon completion of the 5 years, the student will be awarded two degrees, a bachelor's degree and a master's degree.

Georgetown offers these dual degree programs:

•Foreign service

ROTC

What is ROTC?

The Reserve Officers' Training Corps, which is also commonly known as ROTC, is a leadership program that prepares students to serve in the U.S. Armed Forces after graduation. College level ROTC programs prepare students to become officers in the military through physical, academic, and leadership training. ROTC programs are part of the college curriculum and usually cover the cost of tuition.

Does Georgetown University have any ROTC programs?

Each branch of the miltary has its own ROTC program, but not every program is available at every college. Possible programs include Army ROTC, Air Force ROTC, and Navy ROTC.

Georgetown University has an Army ROTC program, an Air Force ROTC program and a Navy ROTC program.

Some ROTC programs are provided directly on campus and others are hosted at a cooperating instiution off campus. The ROTC program locations at Georgetown University include:

•an ARMY ROTC branch unit on campus

•a Navy ROTC branch unit hosted at a cooperating instution off campus

•an Air Force ROTC branch unit hosted at a cooperating instution off campus

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