Georgetown to host prospective students at Admissions Open House

Press release

Published November 13th, 2016 - 06:01 GMT

Admissions Open House

Georgetown University in Qatar (GU-Q) is preparing for the arrival of prospective members of the Class of 2021 this week, as it gets ready to host its annual Admissions Open House. The event, which is open to the public, will take place at GU-Q’s Education City campus on Monday 14 November from 5:30 p.m.

The Admissions Open House is an annual opportunity for interested high school scholars, transfer students, and their parents to learn more about the University’s academic and co-curricular programs.

Visitors can find out more about the admissions process, the Bachelor of Science in Foreign Service degree, life on campus, financial aid, and the career opportunities available to graduates. Future students can also learn more about the majors available, including International Politics, International Economics, International History, and Culture and Politics.

“Our annual Admissions Open House brings the Georgetown community together to meet our potential future students,” said Director of Admissions Joseph Hernandez. “We hope they will use this opportunity to learn more about our values, strong academic history, and the range of educational enrichment opportunities available to Georgetown students.”

The event will include representatives from all parts of campus life, who will be on hand to give presentations, and meet and speak with visitors. This includes team members from academic affairs and career and student development, as well as current students and alumni. The admissions team will also be sharing tips and advice on applying to GU-Q.

Potential applicants and their families can ask questions, watch panel discussions, walk around the fair, and see the campus firsthand through a tour of the Georgetown building.

Doors open at 5:00 p.m. and the event runs from 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. While the event is open to the public, interested attendees are encouraged to register on the GU-Q website:

https://admissions.qatar.sfs.georgetown.edu/register/openhouse2016

Background Information

Georgetown University in Qatar

Established in 1789 in Washington, DC, Georgetown University is one of the world’s leading academic and research institutions. Georgetown University in Qatar (GU-Q), founded in 2005 in partnership with Qatar Foundation, seeks to build upon the world-class reputation of the university through education, research, and service. Inspired by the university’s mission of promoting intellectual, ethical, and spiritual understanding, GU-Q aims to advance knowledge and provide students and the community with a holistic educational experience that produces global citizens committed to the service of humankind.

Located in Doha’s Education City, GU-Q offers the same internationally recognized Bachelor of Science in Foreign Service degree as Georgetown’s Capitol Campus in Washington, DC. This unique, interdisciplinary program prepares students to tackle the most important and pressing global issues by helping them develop critical thinking, analytic, and communication skills within an international context. GU-Q alumni work in leading local and international organizations across industries ranging from finance to energy, education, and media. The Qatar campus also serves as a residency and delivery location for the Executive Master’s in Emergency and Disaster Management along with the Executive Master’s in Leadership.