Georgetown University Pre-College Online Program
Explore Your Intellectual Passions Before College
At Georgetown, we believe that you’re more than a mind. You’re an individual with unique talents, dreams, and passions. Our long-held Jesuit tradition of cura personalis means "care for the whole person," and our goal in creating these courses is to provide a holistic experience for you. If you are intrigued by certain subjects and would like to explore them in-depth before college, here is your chance. Georgetown University now offers both enrichment and college credit* pre-college online courses for high school students ages 13 and older. Each features dynamic video lessons by renowned Georgetown faculty and access to support. The program is available year-round, and the online format enables you to study anywhere, anytime, at your own pace. This flexibility allows you to take multiple courses and discover a variety of academic areas of interest. Choose from college credit and non-credit courses, or opt for a combination of both to kick off your college planning right.
*college credit courses available for select subjects
Program Dates
Multi-length courses available throughout the year
Enrichment Course Fees
$1,795
Eligibility
For students ages 13 and up
College Credit Course Fees
$3,995
What's the Difference Between Our College Credit and Enrichment Courses?
While both options include dynamic video lessons by renowned Georgetown faculty and access to support, the college credit courses contain additional coursework hours and allow you to earn college credit upon completion. We recommend selecting either the college credit or the enrichment option as some content overlaps between the two modalities.
College Credit Courses$3,995
Length of Course: 6-, 8-, 9-, or 12-weeks
Instruction & Activities: 128 hours
Grading: Letter grade
On Your Own Schedule: ✔️
Academic Support: ✔️
Final Project: ✔️
College Credit Hours: ✔️
Certificate of Completion: Georgetown Transcript
Enrichment Courses$1,795
Length of Course: 1-, 2-, or 4-weeks
Instruction & Activities: 20-30 hours
Grading: Pass/Fail
On Your Own Schedule: ✔️
Academic Support: ✔️
Final Project: ✔️
College Credit Hours:❌
Certificate of Completion:✔️
Current Courses Available
College Credit Courses
Dive deeper into subjects and earn college credit upon completion, so you can start building your college transcript. These courses feature additional reading and coursework hours compared to our enrichment options.
The Science of Cells and Innovation
Biology
The Power of Storytelling
Creative Writing
Protecting Our Digital Future
Cybersecurity
How the World Works
International Relations
Discover the Power of Marketing
Marketing
How the Brain Influences Behavior
Psychology
Enrichment Courses
Explore your passions and interests before college and develop essential skills that can be used in school and beyond. Upon successful completion of each course, you will earn a certificate of completion that can be added to your college applications or resume.
How the Body Works in Harmony
Anatomy & Physiology
The Science of Cells and Innovation
Biology
The Power of Storytelling
Creative Writing
Protecting Our Digital Future
Cybersecurity
Becoming an Entrepreneur: An Inside Look at Innovation
Entrepreneurship
Protecting the World’s Interests
International Law
How the World Works
International Relations
Becoming an Investor: An Inside Look at Finance
Investing
Journalism and Media in the Digital Age
Journalism and Media
How To Think Like an Attorney
Law
Becoming a Leader: Motivate, Inspire, and Persuade
Leadership
Discover the Power of Marketing
Marketing
Clinical Trials Resulting in Medical Discoveries
Medical Research
An Inside Look at Treating Patients
Medicine
Explore Advanced Practice Nursing
Nursing
To Form a More Perfect Union
U.S. Politics and Government
How the Brain Influences Behavior
Psychology
Becoming a Surgeon: Skills, Specialties, and Diseases
Surgery
Hear From Our Students
Lauren, Georgetown Pre-College Online student from N.Y.“This course is a great way to get out of your comfort zone and learn something new. At a regular high school, you learn the basic universal curriculum. Through a course like this, you can dive into a specific topic that interests you and think about your future. It is asynchronous so it doesn't interfere with other commitments you may have, and the mentors/other students are so friendly. It is a great opportunity for a high schooler to grow, educate, and pique their interests.”
How You Will Benefit
- Courses are available throughout the year—pick subjects that fit your passion and your schedule.
- Suitable for high school students ages 13 and up so you can start exploring your interests early on.
- Experience what it’s like to take a course designed by Georgetown University faculty while you’re still in high school.
- Flexible learning: lessons by professors are delivered through dynamic videos, so you can tune in whenever your schedule allows—the ultimate in flexibility.
- Work with mentors (enrichment courses) or TAs (college credit courses) who can support you and answer questions as you deepen your learning experience.
- Earn a Certificate of Completion (enrichment courses) or college credit (college credit courses) from Georgetown University for your college application.
Three Learning Advantages Designed for You
Final Capstone Project
All courses culminate in a special Final Capstone Project that allows you to:
- Demonstrate what you’ve learned in a presentation.
- Get feedback from your mentor or TA on your work.
- Choose from a variety of topics covered in your course to show what you’ve learned.
- Use any media you prefer—text, video, photography, PowerPoint.
Mentoring
You’ll receive guidance from a mentor (enrichment courses) or TA (college credit courses) who can support you and answer questions as you deepen your learning experience. You can expect:
- Expertise in your course’s particular field.
- Encouragement and direction on all assignments.
- Inspiration, motivation and confidence to help you excel in your studies.
- Brainstorming to help you prepare for your Final Capstone Project.
Flexible Learning
- 100% online learning that works with your schedule.
- Flexible format: you’ll learn through video lessons. Tune in anytime that works for you.
- Multiple courses can be taken to maximize your learning experience.
- 20-30 hours (enrichment) or ~130 hours (college credit) of total instruction and course work, including engaging multimedia, simulations, and curated assignments for which you will receive guidance and support from mentors.
How to Apply
It’s easy. No transcripts or letters of recommendation are required. Just provide some basic information and tell us why you wish to take this program
Note: Please submit all application materials in English.
Begin the guided application process. It should take only a few minutes of your time to answer the questions.
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Frequently Asked Questions
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Answers to Your Questions HereScholarships
We offer need-based scholarships for participating students who exhibit high potential and an inability to pay the full tuition.
- If you haven’t applied to the program, apply here. After submitting your application, click “Apply for a need-based scholarship” on the confirmation page to request a scholarship.
- If you’ve already applied to the program, sign in to your profile to check your scholarship status. If we don’t have a scholarship request on file, click “Apply for a need-based scholarship” to request a scholarship.