For International Students
- Begin the immigration document request process upon portal opening March 15, 2025.
- If you are an international student, please carefully review and bookmark this site: https://internationalservices.georgetown.edu/ Please contact the International Student (IS) New Student Advising Team with any questions about immigration policies, visas, etc.: internationalorientation@georgetown.edu
- Begin the immigration document request process upon portal opening on March 15, 2025. Admitted students who plan to hold F-1 or J-1 status must access their NetID@georgetown.edu inbox to create their International Student and Scholar Portal and request Form I-20 or Form DS-2019. The deadline for new student immigration document requests is 30 days before the program start date (PDF). OGS prioritizes the immigration document issuance of students from countries with historically high visa appointment wait times.
- Information about required in-person international orientations will be announced by June 2025.
After Submitting Your Deposit-May and June 2025
- Registration begins on Monday, June 2, 2025
- Different last names can register at different times during the day. Feel free to jump in and keep at it until you have the schedule you want. Please follow instructions for registering here.
- The fall schedule of classes is available for review and you can find the link to enter and review the fall schedule of classes here.
- Last names starting with the indicated letters can begin to register at the designated time on June 2:
- 9:00 AM – R-Z
- 9:30 AM – A-E
- 10:00 AM – F-K
- 10:30 AM – L-Q
- All incoming student registration requirements can be found here.
- Get familiar with Georgetown’s electronic resources and platforms.
- Start your housing search with the DSAN Housing Guide.
- Request any special academic accommodations needed.
- Ensure you have activated your Georgetown email account.
- Join the DSAN Networking LinkedIn and the 2025 cohort LinkedIn group to connect with your future classmates and DSAN Alumni.
- Keep an eye out for information about the start of the required DSAN Bootcamp.
- May 14, 2025– DSAN Bootcamp Kickoff Meeting.
- June 9, 2025– DSAN Bootcamp Begins.
- Spring/Summer 2025– RSVP for the DSAN Welcome Brunch and New Student Orientation (orientation is mandatory for all incoming Fall 2025 DSAN students).
Before Classes Begin- July and August 2025
- July 2025 – Set up your GoCard, the official identification card of Georgetown University.
- July 2025– Update your local off-campus address. Students who do not complete this step by the deadline will receive a registration hold on their student account.
- Make sure your student account is up-to-date (health insurance, tuition payments, etc.)
- Mandatory Immigration Session for all F-1 and J-1 students
- Monday, August 18, 2:00-3:30pm on the Hilltop Campus in Healy Hall
- Monday, August 25, 2:00-3:30pm on the Capitol Campus at 125 E Street
- August 25, 2025– DSAN Welcome Brunch and New Student Orientation (orientation is mandatory for all incoming Fall 2025 DSAN students).
- August 2025: Graduate School Welcome Week– Each year, the Graduate School hosts a variety of events to welcome new and returning students to campus throughout the first week of classes. These events include a DEI Welcome Mixer, the Graduate Induction Ceremony, a Resource Fair, and BBQ & Student Organization Fair. Learn more.
NOTE: The Georgetown University Academic Resource Center is available to assist and guide students with disabilities who may need access to accommodations.
Contact information:
- Location: Leavey Center, Third Floor
- Telephone: 202-687-8354
- E-mail: arc@georgetown.edu