We are excited to receive your application. To be considered for admission, applicants must meet the following criteria:
The application process for the Learning, Design, and Technology program within the Georgetown University Graduate School of Arts and Sciences includes the following components:
Learn more about each piece of the application below.
Students must complete the application to the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences. The online application and recommendation system accepts all required application materials, except for official transcripts and official test scores. Detailed instructions on how to complete the application can be found on the Graduate School online application page. Please reach out to the Graduate School with any questions.
Upload a resume or Curriculum Vitae (CV) with your online application. Please feel free to include a list of published work.
Applicants are required to upload to the application system unofficial transcripts from all undergraduate and graduate institutions attended.
Do not send electronic or paper copies of your transcripts before receiving an offer of admission. Review the unofficial transcript requirements for additional details and FAQs.
Transcripts should be mailed to:
Georgetown University
Graduate School of Arts and Sciences
Graduate Admissions, Box 571004
3520 Prospect Street, NW, Room CB-207
Attn: Master of Arts in Learning, Design, and Technology
Washington, DC 20057-1004
4. Official Foreign Transcripts
Applicants for admission to our program must provide official transcripts of ALL work beyond secondary school—undergraduate coursework, graduate coursework, study abroad courses, and non-degree courses. This requirement also includes any transfer credits that may have been completed at another institution other than the degree awarding institution. Official transcripts are those issued by the institution in a signed and sealed envelope. For additional information, please visit the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences website. International applicants who attend institutions outside of the United States are strongly encouraged to submit their transcripts in the form of World Education Services (WES) ICAP evaluations and should note that official transcripts are delivered electronically with their evaluations through WES.
All applicants are required to demonstrate a level of proficiency in the English language sufficient to meet the admission requirement of the Graduate School of Arts & Sciences. Proficiency can be demonstrated by one of the following:
TOEFL: Our TOEFL code is 5244. Minimum score is 80 IELTS: For the IELTS codes, see the IELTS website. Minimum score is 7.0
Maximum length 500 words. Your essay should address the following: Why is the Learning, Design, and Technology program the program for you? Be thoughtful and specific to help application reviewers picture you thriving in our program’s environment. If your transcripts or test scores are not representative of your ability, say why this is so.
You should select a writing sample that shows you have the ability to handle high-level academic writing and produce original critical analysis. The writing sample can be on any topic, but ideally, it should reflect either your knowledge of or interest in learning design, technology, higher education, or a related topic. There is no required length, but the sample should be substantial enough to demonstrate your ability to write at the graduate level. We accept a variety of formats, including research papers, academic essays, or white papers. In lieu of a writing sample, applicants can also submit video and digital projects.
Three recommendations are required. Ideally, applicants should submit at least one from an academic source and at least one from a work-related source. The online application utilizes a secure online recommendation system which will:
In the event your reference cannot access the online recommendation, please contact the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences Admissions staff for instructions.
A $90.00 non-refundable fee is payable by credit card at the time of application submission.
The final application deadline for Fall start is April 1, 2024. Rolling admissions after April 1. Students who wish to have their application fee waived need to apply by January 15, 2023.