Undergraduate Admissions

Undergraduate Bulletin 2007-2008 Table of Contents

Undergraduate Admissions

Georgetown University admits qualified students regardless of age, sex, race, handicap, color, national or ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school. It does not discriminate on the basis of age, sex, religion, race, sexual orientation, handicap, color, national or ethnic origin in administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, scholarship and loan programs, or athletic and other school administered programs.

HIGH SCHOOL PREPARATION

While the Committee on Admissions is most interested in the quality of a student's work, general promise, and seriousness of purpose, it is recommended that secondary school preparation include a full program in English, a minimum of two years of social studies, modern language, and mathematics and one year of natural science. Students who plan a concentration in mathematics or science should include four years of mathematics and at least three years of science. Candidates for the nursing program should include at least three years of mathematics and must include one year each of biology and chemistry. Physics also is recommended for nursing candidates.

Students interested in The McDonough School of Business should complete a minimum of three years of math, through advanced algebra and trigonometry, as calculus is required of all students in the program. Two years of natural science are recommended. Because computers are used extensively in the curriculum, a course in computer science is highly recommended.

Students interested in the Faculty of Languages and Linguistics or the Walsh School of Foreign Service are expected to have a background in a modern foreign language.

STANDARDIZED TESTS

All applicants are required to take the SAT Reasoning Test offered by the College Board or the ACT Assessment offered by the American College Testing Program. Both tests are acceptable, and on neither test will the Writing component be utilized in admissions decisions. In addition, candidates are requested to submit results of at least three College Board SAT Subject Tests. Those three tests may be any three of the applicant's choosing, although it is recommended that applicants to the Faculty of Languages and Linguistics submit a modern language score. All tests should be taken by January of the senior year at the latest, in order to allow time for the results to reach Georgetown by early February. Any candidates who have studied a foreign language and intend to continue to study it at Georgetown should take a SAT Subject Test in that language to determine the appropriate level for further study. The test should be taken no later than June of the senior year.

The University prefers that scores from standardized tests be submitted directly from the testing agency; please indicate Georgetown's code number (5244) when requesting score reports.

It is important to note that, while objective test results provide important information about candidates, the Committee on Admissions is far more concerned with school record, academic program, and rank in class than with test scores. There are no cut-off scores.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE

All first-year student applications are due in the Office of Undergraduate Admissions by January 10. These applications should contain the results of three and one half years of high school work. A complete application should include:

Personal Data Form
First-year Student Application Form
Secondary School Report (including transcript)
Teacher's Recommendation
A Nonrefundable Application Fee
Results of the College Board Scholastic Aptitude Test or the American College Testing Program examination sent directly from the testing service
Scores from College Board SAT Subject Tests sent directly from the testing service
No application will be considered until all of the above credentials have been received. A notice of missing credentials will be mailed, but students should make every effort to ensure credentials are submitted on time.

EARLY ACTION

The Early Action program is designed to enable superior students to learn of their admission early in their senior year. Students offered admission at Early Action are those who the Admissions Committee feels confident would be admitted at regular decision. Georgetown's Early Action program is grounded in the belief that students should be free to choose among colleges until the Candidates Reply Date. Accordingly, accepted students will have the same reply date (May 1) as all candidates.

In keeping with this principle, students applying under the Early Action program may not apply at the same time to binding Early Decision programs since they then would not be free to choose Georgetown if admitted. Students are welcome to apply to other Early Action programs or other Regular Decision programs while at the same time applying to Georgetown's Early Action program. No candidates are denied admission at this time; candidates not accepted under the Early Action program are deferred to the regular review. Deferred Early Action candidates are given the same full and fair consideration as Regular Decision candidtes.

Applicants for Early Action must indicate their interest in being considered for this program in the space provided on the application form. The admissions application and all credentials for Early Action must be received at Georgetown by November 1. Please note that the Early Action review is based on information from first, sophomore, and junior years, so it is not necessary to rush SAT Subject test results to the Office of Undergraduate Admissions. Fall scores will be added to an applicant's file if the student is deferred to the regular decision review. Decisions will be announced December 15.

CAMPUS VISITS

Students interested in Georgetown are encouraged to visit the University. A campus visit will provide prospective students with a clearer understanding of Georgetown's educational programs, environment, and social setting.

Information sessions, conducted by members of the Admissions staff, offer prospective students and their parents visiting the campus an opportunity to learn more about the academic programs and student life at Georgetown, as well as the admissions process and procedures. Information sessions and tours are held on weekdays and Saturday mornings throughout the year on a variable schedule. Please contact the Office of Undergraduate Admissions at (202) 687-3600 for details.

Interviews

Another important part of the selection process at Georgetown is an interview with a member of an Alumni Admissions Program committee located in all fifty states and in many foreign countries. As applications are received by the Office of Undergraduate Admissions, each student who lives or attends boarding school within a committee's jurisdiction is provided with the name of an alumni interviewer and asked to make arrangements for an interview. This interview provides candidates with an opportunity to highlight particular aspects of their background and achievements which they would like to call to the attention of the Admissions Committee, as well as to learn more about the University from the point of view of the local alumnus.

ADVANCED CREDIT

Georgetown participates in the College Board Advanced Placement Program and awards course exemptions and college credit to entering students with qualifying scores. Applicants who seek advanced placement because they have taken one or more of the Advanced Placement Examinations should have the examination results sent to the Advanced Placement Coordinator in the Office of Undergraduate Admissions during the summer prior to enrollment. Requests for Advanced Placement credit are reviewed individually. (See examination policy below.)

Students taught college-level courses by high school faculty are not eligible for credit in those courses, but are encouraged to take the Advanced Placement Examinations in order to be considered for credit. Students who have had occasion to take one or two regular college courses while in high school should submit an official college transcript for evaluation prior to enrollment.

Students who are enrolled in joint high school/college programs (taking college courses on college campuses while working concurrently for high school and college credit) are advised to apply as first year students, but should not expect credit for more than four courses. Participation in such programs will not significantly shorten the length of a degree program at Georgetown.

Transfer credit will be awarded for the French Baccalauréat, the Italian Maturitá, the Swiss Maturité, the German Abitur, and the British A-Levels. Up to a year credit is awarded for subjects in which students have taken a national or state examination. Language credit is awarded based on placement. Final credit will be determined by the program in which students matriculate and upon departmental review.

Credit Transfer for 13th-Year Programs

Credit award for 13th-Year Programs will vary by School. See the individual School website for further information.

1. French baccalaureat: must receive minimum grade of 10 for credit to be awarded. No credit awarded for English unless literature course within the option internationale. Language credit awarded based on placement. No credit for French language, only for French literature.

2. Italian maturita: must receive minimum grade of 7 on transcript for credit to be awarded and must receive minimum of 70 (100 is highest grade) on the overall maturita for credit to be awarded. No credit awarded for English. Language credit awarded based on placement. No credit for Italian language, only for Italian literature.

3. Swiss maturite: must receive minimum grade of 3 for credit to be awarded. No credit awarded for English. Language credit awarded based on placement. No credit for French language, only for French literature.

4. International baccalaureate: must receive grade of 6 or 7 for credit to be awarded. Credit awarded only for higher level subjects, not for subsidiary level. Language credit awarded based on placement.

5. British A-levels: must receive grade of C or better for credit to be awarded. Language credit awarded based on placement.

6. British AS-levels: must receive grade of C or better for credit to be awarded. Language credit awarded based on placement. Each AS-level should be credited as one course, half the normal award of an A-level.

7. German Abitur: must receive minimum grade of 8 (on 1-15 scale, with 15 being the highest) or befriedigend if no numerical grade assigned for credit to be awarded. Credit awarded only for subjects in which Abiturprufung (national examination) has been taken. No credit awarded for English. No credit for German language, only for German literature.

8. Netherlands VWO: must receive minimum grade of 6 (on 1-10 scale, with 10 being the highest) for credit to be awarded. No credit awarded for English. No credit for German language, only for German literature.

9. Franco-German baccalaureat: must receive minimum grade of 7 (on 1-10 scale, with 10 being the highest) for credit to be awarded. No credit awarded for English. No credit for French or German language, only for literature.

Credit Awards Maximum award for each subject shall be six credits/two courses, except for British AS-levels where maximum is three credits/one course. In no instance should the award exceed the maximum allowed for the comparable AP subject.

Other international high school programs and diplomas will be evaluated for transfer credit on a case by case basis.

2007-2008 AP EXAMINATION POLICY

Georgetown's Advanced Placement Examination Policy reflects the different graduation requirements of the four undergraduate schools by making awards based on the student's school and major. The policy is listed by test below. Georgetown does not award exemption or credit for a score of 1, 2, or 3, and it does not award sophomore standing, although there is no limit to the number of credits that can be awarded. The credits awarded are translated into Georgetown courses at a rate of 3, 4, 5, or 6 credits per course. These credits and courses can be used to graduate early. For transfers, qualified scores will be considered during the credit evaluation process along with their college courses. The student is advised to consult with his or her faculty advisor or Dean's Office as to how the award affects course selection. If a student takes a course for which Advanced Placement credit has been received, then the student loses the Advanced Placement credit previously awarded for that course. This policy is reviewed annually in consultation with the deans and the academic departments and is subject to change.

In the field of languages the results of the Advanced Placement Examinations are considered together with results of SAT II scores or Georgetown placement examinations. The placement examinations are administered to new students during Orientation in the fall and are necessary if a student has not taken the SAT II and wants to be considered for course exemption and college credit.

The tests are listed in alphabetical order. Course numbers follow the course titles. Course descriptions can be found online at http://explore.georgetown.edu/courses/. School codes used below are as follows: COL, Georgetown College; SFS, Walsh School of Foreign Service; MSB, McDonough School of Business; and NHS, School of Nursing and Health Studies.

Art History: For a score of 4 or 5, the student will be exempt from the two introductory courses (ARTH-101 and ARTH-102) required for majors and as prerequisites for upper-level courses. For a score of 5, the student will also receive 3 credits that may be applied toward the art history major or as free elective credits, but not toward the Humanities and Writing general education requirement. For MSB, these credits count toward a liberal arts elective requirement.

Art Studio Portfolios: If a student completes multiple portfolios, the highest score is used because credit is awarded only once. For a score of 5 the student will receive 3 credits for Drawing I (ARTS-110), or Design I (ARTS-001), or 3D Design (ARTS-003). For a score of 4, no credit is awarded, but the student will be exempt from taking Drawing, Design and/or 3D-Design as a prerequisite for upper-level studio courses.

Biology: For students who are not majoring in Biology, a score of 4 or 5 will earn 3 or 4 credits, respectively at the level of a one semester course for non-majors. For COL students, these credits may count towards the general education requirement in math/science if used in proper combination with a Math or Computer Science course. For NHS students, these credits may count as free elective credit. Nursing and Health Studies majors are required to take Human Biology I and II (HEST-101, 102). For SFS, these credits count as free elective credit, and may not be applied toward a major in Science, Technology, and International Affairs. For MSB, these credits count toward a liberal arts elective requirement.

Majors in the Department of Biology are required to take Introductory Biology I and II (BIOL-103, 104) and do not receive the AP credit as noted above for non-majors. Instead, those majors with an AP score of 5 will earn the equivalent of one-semester 4 credit non-majors course and will receive 2 credits applied to the total credits required for the major, whereas those majors with an AP score of 4 will earn the equivalent of one-semester 3 credit non-majors course and will receive 1 credit applied to the total credits required for the major.

Chemistry: Students with a score of 4 receive 3 credits at the level of an introductory one semester course for non-majors (Georgetown currently offers no equivalent course). For College students, this credit counts toward half the math/science general education requirement if used in proper combination with a Math or Computer Science course. These credits do not count toward science major or premed requirements. If the student is a chemistry or biochemistry major, they will take CHEM-055/057 Chemistry for Majors Lecture and Lab in the fall term. All other COL students who plan to continue their study of chemistry should take CHEM-001/009 General Chemistry Lecture and Lab in the fall term.

Students with a score of 5 receive 3 credits for CHEM-001 General Chemistry Lecture. For College students, this credit counts toward half the math/science general education requirement if used in proper combination with a Math or Computer Science course or if the student plans to take CHEM-002/009 General Chemistry II in the spring term. Chemistry and Biochemistry majors with these credits have the option to enroll in CHEM-057 Chemistry Lab for Majors in the fall or may waive the lab and proceed to CHEM-056/058 Chemistry II for Majors in the spring. Students are encouraged to enroll in the lab in the fall term. All other COL students with these credits who plan to continue their study of chemistry may enroll in CHEM-009 General Chemistry Lab I in the fall or may waive the lab and proceed to CHEM-002/010 General Chemistry II in the spring. Students who wish to strengthen their laboratory skills are encouraged to enroll in the lab in the fall term.

For SFS, AP courses in Chemistry will be credited as free electives and may not be applied toward a major in Science, Technology, and International Affairs. For MSB, these credits count toward a liberal arts elective requirement. NHS students with a 4 or 5 who are planning to enroll in General Chemistry should speak with their Dean about proper course placement.

Chinese: For a score of 4 or 5 and placement beyond Intermediate Level (CHIN 112) on the Chinese placement test administered during orientation, the student will receive 6 credits for CHIN 112 and be exempted from Intensive First Level and Intensive Second Level. For COL students, credit will satisfy their General Education requirement in language. Students who place in CHIN 112 or below will not receive credit.

Computer Science A: For a score of 4 or 5 the student will receive 3 credits for Intro to Computer Science (COSC-010). For COL, these credits may count towards the general education requirement in Math/Science if used in the proper combination with a course in the Biology, Chemistry or Physics department. For SFS, AP courses in Computer Science will be credited as free electives and may not be applied toward the major in Science, Technology, and International Affairs. For MSB, these credits count toward a liberal arts elective requirement. For NHS Healthcare Management & Policy students, these credits count towards the second math/science requirement. For all other majors in NHS, these will count as a free elective.

Computer Science AB: For a score of 4 or 5 the student will receive 3 credits for Intro to Computer Science (COSC-010). For COL, these credits may count toward the general education requirement in Math/Science if used in the proper combination with a course in the Biology, Chemistry or Physics department. For SFS, AP courses in Computer Science will be credited as free electives and may not be applied toward the major in Science, Technology, and International Affairs. If a student takes both Computer Science tests, credit is awarded once only. For MSB, these credits count toward a liberal arts elective requirement. For NHS Healthcare Management & Policy students, these credits count towards the second math/science requirement. For all other majors in NHS, these will count as a free elective.

Economics: For a score of 5 on the Microeconomics examination, the student will receive 3 credits for Microeconomic Principles (ECON-001). For a score of 5 on the Macroeconomics examination, the student will receive 3 credits for Macroeconomic Principles (ECON-002).

English: (either test) If a student takes both tests, then the higher score is used because credit is awarded only once for both tests. Credit is awarded for a score of 4 or 5.

SFS and NHS students with a score of 4 receive 3 credits, which satisfies half the general education requirement in humanities and writing, and students must take an appropriate second humanities and writing course as defined by their Dean's Offices. SFS and NHS students with a score of 5 receive 6 credits, which completes their general education requirement in humanities and writing. Students interested in further English study should note the discussion of "gateway" courses below.

COL students with a score of 4 receive 3 credits for HUMW-011, which satisfies half the general education requirement in humanities and writing. COL students with a score of 5 receive an additional 3 free elective credits toward the degree. COL students with AP credit must take a second semester of humanities and writing to fulfill the general education requirement. Suitable courses, offered in a variety of departments, are identified each semester in the Schedule of Classes. Students interested in further English study (including English majors and minors) should note the discussion of "gateway" courses below.

MSB students with a score of 4 receive a liberal arts elective requirement, while students with a score of 5 receive 2 liberal arts elective requirements. These credits do not count toward the humanities and writing requirement; however, students with AP credit may begin with a gateway course (ENGL-040-043) if they so choose, or other suitable courses identified by MSB. Students interested in further English study should note the discussion of "gateway" courses below.

Please note, a gateway course (ENGL-040-043) is a prerequisite for any upper-division English elective (ENGL 100-499); therefore, students with AP credit who wish to take further English courses should proceed directly to a gateway course for their first course. Also note, any student who begins with a second-year course (such as a gateway) may not go back and subsequently take HUMW-011 (a first-year course).

Environmental Science: No credit is awarded for this examination.

French: Non-language majors with a score of 4 or 5 on the Literature or Language test are eligible to receive up to 6 credits for Advanced French I and II (FREN-101 and 102), to be confirmed by placement. Placement is determined by SAT II score or departmental placement exam administered during Orientation. Students who place in FREN-101 or below will not receive credit.

Language majors with a score of 4 or 5 on the Literature or Language test are eligible to receive up to 10 credits in lieu of Intensive Advanced French I and II (FREN-111 and 112), to be confirmed by placement. Placement is determined by SAT II score or departmental placement exam administered during Orientation. Students who place in FREN-111 or below will not receive credit.

German: (either test) For an AP score of 4 or 5 students are eligible to receive up to 6 credits, depending on placement. Placement is determined by department placement exam administered during Orientation. Students who place at the high end of Level IV (combined Placement Test

Score of 150 or higher) will receive 6 credits for GERM-101 and 102 (equivalent to GERM 111) and, if they are German majors, a course waiver for one level IV course. Students who place into Level IV courses will receive 6 credits for GERM-101 and 102 (equivalent to GERM 111). Students who place into GERM-102 will receive 3 credits for GERM-101. Students who place into GERM-101 or GERM-111 or below will not receive credit.

Government: American Government For a score of 4 or 5, COL, NHS and MSB students will receive 3 credits for U.S. Political Systems (GOVT-008). SFS students will receive elective credit. COL Bachelor of Arts students may satisfy the social science requirement by taking one additional course in Government. For MSB students, this fulfills one semester of the History/Government/Classics requirement.

Government: Comparative Politics No credit is awarded for this examination.

History: European COL students who receive a score of 3 on the AP test in European history or World history receive no credit, but are entitled to fulfill the COL history general education requirement with any two HIST courses of their choice. Students who receive a score of 4 or 5 on the AP test in European history or World history receive three credits and place out of required general education courses in history, but they still need to take one HIST course of their choice numbered 100+. Students with this AP credit may not take HIST 001-002, 003-006, or 033-034 to complete the general education history requirement. Students who receive a score of 4 or 5 on both the European history and the World history AP tests receive six credits and have no further history requirements.

For SFS students, no credits or exemptions are granted to students who receive a score of 3 on the AP test in European history or World history. Students who receive a score of 4 or 5 on the AP test in European history or World history receive three credits and place out of their one required general education course in history, however, they still need to fulfill the two required regional history courses. Students who receive a score of 4 or 5 on both the European history and the World history AP tests receive three credits and place out of the one required general education course in history. They also receive three free elective credits but still need to fulfill the two required regional history courses.

For MSB, students who receive a score of 4 or 5 on the European history or World history exam receive 3 credits and have fulfilled one semester of their History/Government/Classics requirement. Students who receive a 4 or 5 on both the World history and European history exams will receive 6 credits and have fulfilled their 2-semester History/Government/Classics requirement.

For NHS, students who receive a 4 or 5 on the European history or World history exam will receive 3 credits toward a free elective. NHS students who receive a 4 or 5 on both European and World history exams will receive 6 credits toward 2 free electives.

History: United States No credit or exemptions are awarded for this examination.

History: World COL students who receive a score of 3 on the AP test in European history or World history receive no credit, but are entitled to fulfill the COL history general education requirement with any two HIST courses of their choice. Students who receive a score of 4 or 5 on the AP test in European history or World history receive three credits and place out of required general education courses in history, but they still need to take one HIST course of their choice numbered 100+. Students with this AP credit may not take HIST 001-002, 003-006, or 033-034 to complete the general education history requirement. Students who receive a score of 4 or 5 on both the European history and the World history AP tests receive six credits and have no further history requirements.

For SFS students, no credits or exemptions are granted to students who receive a score of 3 on the AP test in European history or World history. Students who receive a score of 4 or 5 on the AP test in European history or World history receive three credits and place out of their one required general education course in history, however, they still need to fulfill the two required regional history courses. Students who receive a score of 4 or 5 on both the European history and the World history AP tests receive three credits and place out of the one required general education course in history. They also receive three free elective credits; they still need to fulfill the two required regional history courses.

Human Geography: No credit is awarded for this examin ation.

Italian: COL, MSB and NHS students with a score of 4 or 5 on the AP Italian Language and Culture test are eligible to receive Italian credits depending on the results of the Italian Placement test which is taken during Orientation. If students place in Advanced Italian II, they will receive 5 credits for ITAL 111, if they place beyond Advanced Italian II, they will receive 10 credits for ITAL 111 and ITAL 112. SFS students who place into Advanced Italian II will receive three credits/one course, and SFS students who place beyond Advanced Italian II will receive six credits/two courses as free electives.

Japanese: For a score of 4 or 5 and placement beyond Intermediate Level (JAPN 112) on the Japanese placement test administered during orientation, the student will receive 6 credits for JAPN 112 and be exempted from Intensive First Level and Intensive Second Level. For COL students, credit will satisfy their General Education requirement in language. Students who place in JAPN 112 or below will not receive credit.

Latin: Vergil For a score of 4 or 5 and placement beyond the Intermediate Level on the Latin placement test administered during orientation, the student will receive 3 credits and be exempted from Beginning Latin (CLSL-001-002) and Intermediate Latin (CLSL-101). For COL students, credit will satisfy their General Education requirement in language.

Latin: Latin Literature For a score of 4 or 5 and placement beyond the Intermediate Level on the Latin placement test administered during orientation, the student will receive 3 credits and be exempted from Beginning Latin (CLSL-001-002) and Intermediate Latin (CLSL-101). For COL students, credit will satisfy their General Education requirement in language.

Mathematics: Calculus AB A student who scores a 4 or 5 on the Calculus AB test will receive 4 credits for Calculus I (MATH-035) unless the student took the Calculus BC test and received a 4 or a 5 on the latter. For COL, these credits may count towards the general education requirement in Math/Science if used in combination with MATH-036 (Calculus II), MATH-040 (Probability and Statistics) or a Biology, Chemistry or Physics course. For MSB, a 4 or 5 will fulfill the one semester calculus requirement. For SFS, AP courses in Mathematics will be credited as free electives and may not be applied toward majors in International Economics, International Political Economy or Science, Technology, and International Affairs. For NHS Healthcare Management & Policy students, these credits count towards the second math/science requirement. For all other majors in NHS, these will count as free electives. Please note that NHS can not accept AP credit for calculus to count towards the pre-medical requirement.

Mathematics: Calculus BC A student who scores a 4 or 5 on the Calculus BC test will receive 8 credits for Calculus I & II (MATH 035 & 036). For COL, 8 credits fulfills the general education requirement in Math/Science. For MSB, 4 credits fulfills the one semester calculus requirement and the remaining credits will count as a liberal arts elective requirement. For SFS, AP courses in Mathematics will be credited as free electives and may not be applied toward majors in International Economics, International Political Economy or Science, Technology, and International Affairs. For NHS Healthcare Management & Policy students, these credits count towards the second math/science requirement. For all other majors in NHS, these will count as free electives. Please note that NHS can not accept AP credit for calculus to count towards the pre-medical requirement. For an AB subscore of 4 or 5 on the Calculus BC test, the student should see the dean's office for evaluation of any credit award. The policy allows for the best outcome for the student with regard to credit in Calculus I and II, but there will be only one award of credit, taking all scores for AP exams in Calculus into account.

Mathematics: Calculus AB Subscore A student who receives an AB subscore of 4 or 5 on the BC calculus exam is eligible to receive 4 credits for Calculus I (MATH 035) if the student has not already received this credit as a result of other calculus test scores.

Mathematics: Statistics For a score of 4 the student will receive 3 credits for Statistics with Data Analysis (MATH- 006). For COL students, these credits may count towards half the general education requirement in math/science if used in combination with a Biology, Chemistry or Physics course. For a score of 5 the student will receive 4 credits for Probability and Statistics (MATH-040). For COL students, these credits may count towards half the general education requirement in math/science if used in combination with a Biology, Chemistry or Physics course or Calculus I. Psychology majors who receive a 5 on the Statistics AP test are exempt from the Statistics requirement (MATH-040) in the Psychology major but must substitute an additional psychology elective. For MSB, students with a score of 4 or 5 will receive 2 credits which count as part of the MSB statistics requirement. Students with this credit will take Statistical Models for Business (OPIM-172) to fulfill the MSB statistics requirement. For NHS, 3 or 4 credits will fulfill the math/statistics requirement for all majors. Please note that NHS can not accept AP credit for statistics to count towards the pre-medical requirement. For SFS, AP courses in Mathematics will be credited as free electives and may not be applied toward majors in International Economics, International Political Economy, or Science, Technology, and International Affairs.

Music Theory: For a score of 5, the student will receive 3 credits for Diatonic Harmony (MUSC-141) and will be eligible to enroll in courses requiring MUSC-141 as a prerequisite.

Physics B: For a score of 5, the student will receive 8 credits, for Principles of Physics I and II (PHYS-041 and 042). The student does not receive credit for or place out of Mechanics (PHYS-105) or Vibrations, Fluids, and Waves (PHYS-108) with the Physics B examination. For COL, these credits fulfill the general education requirement in Math/Science. For SFS, AP courses in Physics will be credited as free electives and may not be applied toward a major in Science, Technology, and International Affairs. For MSB these credits count as 2 liberal arts elective requirements. For NHS Healthcare Management & Policy students, these credits count towards the second math/science requirement. Please note that NHS can not accept AP credit for physics to count towards the pre-medical requirement. If the student has also taken the Physics C test, both scores will be reviewed but credit is awarded once only.

Physics C Mechanics and Electricity and Magnetism: The two Physics C tests are considered as two parts of one Physics C test. For a score of 5 on the Mechanics test, the student receives 4 credits for Mechanics (PHYS-105). For a score of 5 on the Electricity and Magnetism test, the student receives 4 credits for the second semester of Principles of Physics (PHYS-042). For COL, any of these credits may fulfill half the general education requirement in Math/Science if used in proper combination with a Math or Computer Science course, or with a complementary Physics course (PHYS-041 or 108). For SFS, AP courses in Physics will be credited as free electives and may not be applied toward a major in Science, Technology, and International Affairs. For MSB these credits count as a liberal arts elective requirement. For NHS Healthcare Management & Policy students, these credits count towards the second math/science requirement. Please note that NHS can not accept AP credit for physics to count towards the pre-medical requirement. If the student has also taken the Physics B test, both scores will be reviewed but credit is awarded once only.

Psychology: For a score of 5, the student will be awarded 3 credits for General Psychology (PSYC-001). Majors must substitute an additional psychology elective.

Spanish: (either test) For a score of 4 or 5 non-language majors are eligible to receive up to 6 credits for Advanced Spanish I and II (SPAN-101 and 102--SFS or SPAN-103 and 104--COL, MSB, NHS), depending on placement. Placement is determined by SAT II score or department placement exam administered during Orientation. Students who place in SPAN-101 (SFS) or SPAN-103 (COL, MSB, NHS) or below will not receive credit.

For a score of 4 or 5 language majors are eligible to receive up to 10 credits for Intensive Advanced Spanish I and II (SPAN-111 and 112), depending on placement. Placement is determined by SAT II score or department placement exam administered during Orientation. Students who place in SPAN-111 or below will not receive credit.

DEFERRED ENROLLMENT

Georgetown has a policy of allowing admitted first-year students to defer their enrollment until the following year. Further details can be obtained from the Office of Undergraduate Admissions. Transfer students may not defer admission.

TRANSFER STUDENTS

Georgetown welcomes transfer applications to its undergraduate programs. Transfer applicants should have completed one full-time semester of at least twelve transferable credits, or the equivalent, on the college level; otherwise they should follow the first-year student application procedure.

Normally, a B average or higher at the previous institution is recommended for consideration for admission. Transfer students are admitted only in the fall, not for the spring semester. Those admitted for the fall, however, may begin during the summer if they wish.

Credit toward Georgetown degrees may be given for work done at other accredited institutions subject to the following limitations:

Credit for required courses will be given if the course is similar to the one required at Georgetown.
Credit for electives will be given if the course is similar to courses offered at Georgetown. Credit for courses not offered at Georgetown will be considered on an individual basis.
Grades earned must be at least one level above minimum passing level, e.g., C. Passing grades on a Pass/Fail system are acceptable if defined as C or better.
The maximum number of transferable credits is one-half of the total required for the degree. Students must spend a minimum of four full semesters in residence at Georgetown to earn a degree. Summer sessions and study abroad programs will not count toward fulfilling the residency requirement.

An evaluation of courses accepted for transfer will be sent with or shortly after the notification of acceptance.

The following materials should be submitted no later than March 1:

Personal Data Form
Transfer application form
Nonrefundable application fee
High school transcript, including SAT or ACT results
College transcript, including all work done through the current fall semester or the winter quarter
A list of the courses planned for the term(s) not included in the current transcript
Recommendations from a current college dean and one professor, preferably from the major department
Catalogue pages (photocopies permissible) describing all completed coursework from each of the colleges previously attended, as well as the page(s) describing academic regulations
Financial aid applicants should submit a copy of the Free Application for Federal Student Assistance (FAFSA) and the financial aid PROFILE from the College Scholarship Service. Financial need is considered separately from the application for admission.

Applications will be reviewed as soon as possible after these materials have been received and admissions decisions will be mailed June 1. In some cases it will be necessary to wait for the final transcript before a decision may be reached. Students who are offered admission by June 1 will be expected to confirm their enrollment by June 15.

TRANSFER WITHIN THE UNIVERSITY

Since the four undergraduate schools are distinct colleges under the jurisdiction of separate deans, a student wishing to transfer within the University must make application in writing to the school to which he or she wishes to transfer. Applications will be presented to the appropriate Dean's Committee on Transfer Students for evaluation. Each school establishes its own admission standards for transfer students. A student considering transfer should consult the appropriate Dean's Office to learn deadlines and regulations affecting applications. Students who transfer should expect to complete all of the degree requirements of the school to which they transfer.

INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS

Georgetown welcomes applications for admission from well-qualified international students. Deadline dates are the same as those established for students applying from within the United States. Please note that the application fee must be in U.S. dollars.

Along with final application forms, students should submit complete, translated, and official transcripts of all secondary and, when applicable, university credentials along with subjective evaluations from teachers and tutors when obtainable. Similarly, students applying from countries offering Matriculation Examinations must submit results of such examinations as soon as results are available. These credentials will be considered for admission as well as for placement at the proper level when the application file is complete.

All candidates studying in non-U.S. educational systems whose native language is not English are required to demonstrate a level of competence that would indicate their ability for successful study in English. They are required to submit results from the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL), including the Test of Written English (TWE), given at test centers throughout the world. International applicants are required to take the Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) or the American College Testing Program (ACT) examination. These tests are available in virtually every foreign country, and should be taken prior to January 1 to allow the results to be sent to the Office of Undergraduate Admissions in time for review. Information concerning the time and place of these examinations can be obtained from: Educational Testing Service, Princeton, New Jersey 08549. Complete information for International Students is available from the Office of Undergraduate Admissions.

SPECIAL STUDENTS

Due to limitations of space, Georgetown is only able to offer admission to a limited number of Special (non-degree) Students. Applications must be approved by the dean of the school in which the student wishes to study. Admission for Special Students is for one semester.

Application forms may be obtained from the Admissions Office or from the Dean's Office of the appropriate undergraduate school. Completed applications (including transcripts and application fee) must be submitted to the Dean's Office by November 15 for admission in January, and by July 15 for admission in September. No applications will be accepted after these dates. Final decisions will be made by August 10 for the fall semester and by December 20 for the spring semester.

Students who are earning degrees at schools other than Georgetown and who wish to attend Georgetown as Special Students must include with their application materials a letter from the current dean approving the courses to be taken at Georgetown. Such students are expected to attend full time in the school to which they are applying at Georgetown.

Approval for Special Student status does not mean automatic acceptance into the courses requested and approved. Enrollment in specific courses is determined on a space-available basis only. Special Students are ineligible for financial aid; campus housing may be available but is not guaranteed.

IMMUNIZATION REQUIREMENTS

All students under age 26 attending school in the District of Columbia are required by D.C. LAW 3-20 to present evidence of immunization against the following diseases: poliomyelitis, measles, rubella (German measles), diphtheria, mumps, and tetanus.

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