Information for Counselors
Information for Counselors
At GU-Q, we are pleased to work in partnership with you in the admissions process, to help your students discover and achieve their academic and professional goals.
Preparing for college can be a complicated process. We have provided a road map to help you and your students navigate the process, including information on financial aid policies, timelines, high school preparation guidelines, and the many resources and opportunities at Georgetown. If you have additional questions about the admissions process, please don’t hesitate to contact Admissions at +974 4457-8200 or via email.
Application Requirements
- Application Form
- Personal Statement
- Official Transcripts/Grade Reports
- Counselor Report
- Teacher Report
- Duolingo or TOEFL (code: 8750) or IELTS
- SAT (code: 4563) or ACT (code: 0669)
- Photocopy of Passport Data Page(s)
- Application Fee
*We are test flexible for Fall 2025.
Please note: An interview and writing exercise may be required. The Office of Admissions will contact applicants should they be required.
Application Types and Deadlines
The deadline for application for fall admission is:
- Early Action: November 15, 2024
- Regular Decision: January 15, 2025
- Transfer Application: January 15, 2025
GU-Q Accepts the Following Application Types
Early Action
The Early Action program is designed to enable exceptional students to learn of their admission early in their senior year.
Regular Decision
The Regular Decision program is designed for first year applicants who wish to have more time to finalize their application documents.
Transfer Application
Transfer applicants are restricted to the Regular Decision application cycle and must be or previously enrolled in a community college or university.
All supplementary application documents must also be received by the deadline (test scores, transcripts, etc.). We recommend that all documents be submitted as early as possible.
GU-Q will waive the $65 USD admission fee for completed applications. No additional documentation is required in order to submit the application form. All supporting documents are also due by the application deadline.
Important Dates for 2024-2025
- September 1, 2024: Application launch
- November 15, 2024: Early Action deadline (including supporting documents)
- December 15, 2024: Decision release for Early Action
- January 15, 2025: Regular Decision and Transfer Application deadline (including supporting documents)
- April 3, 2025: Decision release for Regular Decision
- May 1, 2025: Enrollment deadline
- August 17, 2025: Fall semester starts
Application Forms for School Counselors and Teachers
Our application includes online forms for teacher and counselor reports which are automatically sent once the applicant enters you as a recommender. While we do have paper-based forms, our preferred way to receive counselor and teacher reports is through our online application. We require that students request express permission from our office to submit paper-based forms.
Official transcripts must be sent by a school official/counselor through the Counselor Report or via email. Transcripts for the last three years of high school, mid-year reports, predicted grades (if applicable), and any transcripts for subsequent studies are required.
Exploring Options for Information Sessions & Campus Visits
GU-Q offers many types of programs (on campus or at your school) to engage both counselors and students. Please contact us or fill out the appropriate form below to schedule a visit:
We also meet with students individually and conduct online workshops to provide information regarding our programs and application requirements. To see the opportunities available, check out the Connect With Us section of our website.
PDF Resources for School Counselors and Teachers
Programs for High School Students
- University Preparedness Program (Online): This program is live now. Open for 9-12 grade.
- Georgetown Global Challengers (Online): Class for next cohort will be open by Jan 19, 2025 (open to local and international students). As a second part, local students will be invited for an in-person 5 day bootcamp in March/April. Open for 10-12 grade.
- Georgetown Spring MUN: The application is live now. Open for 9-12 grade.
- Georgetown Pre-College Summer Program (GPS): Will be offered in July 2025. Applications open in March. Open for 10-12 grade.
- Planet Georgetown (New Program): Will be launched in summer 2025. Applications open in March. Open for 6-8 grade.
Advanced and Transfer Credit
The Office of Admissions does not make decisions regarding how much credit is granted to students for advanced/transfer credit. After decisions are released, the Office of Admissions forwards transcripts of admitted students to the Office of Curricular and Academic Advising for review, at which point the Office of Curricular and Academic Advising will determine how much advanced/transfer credit students will receive.
For general guidance and more information on the advanced credit and how they count for the Georgetown degree, please see the advanced credit section of the undergraduate bulletin. If you have questions regarding advanced or transfer credit, please direct them to this email.