How Does Georgetown Handle Community College Transfers?

I'm currently at a community college and thinking about transferring to Georgetown University. What's the process like for community college students there? Are there specific credit transfer policies I should be aware of?

Georgetown University does accept transfer students from community colleges, and the process is similar to that of a high school applicant applying for their first-time in college.

The first thing to know is that Georgetown looks for a minimum grade point average of 3.5 or higher for transfers. A strong academic record in your community college coursework is important.

For accepted transfer students, Georgetown tries its best to ensure that previously earned college credits can be applied to your major’s degree requirements. However, it's crucial to note that not all credits might be accepted. If you have taken more than one year's worth of college courses, you might lose some credits due to Georgetown's residency requirement, which stipulates that transfer students must complete at least half of the total credits required for their degree at Georgetown.

Once transferred, you have up to two years to fulfill your major requirements, and you need to make sure those are completed in what will be the remaining two years of study at Georgetown.

It's also worth mentioning that Georgetown’s application process for transfer students is holistic. In other words, they look at your entire application, including your recommendations, essays, and other extracurricular engagement along with your academic performance.

That being said, it's best to get in touch with Georgetown directly or make use of their transfer credit evaluator tool on their website for a more accurate prediction of what courses will transfer. They can also provide personalized advice based on the specifics of your situation.