Frequently Asked Questions
Admissions Questions
What are the admissions requirements?
Students should have some familiarity with English and the capability of succeeding as an undergraduate at Georgetown College or another institution. Please see the application page for more information.
Do I have to pay an application fee?
No.
When is the application deadline?
We recommend that you apply to the Georgetown College Intensive English Program at least three months before your intended start date. Please see the schedule page for specific dates.
If I complete the IEP, am I automatically accepted into Georgetown college?
Yes, students who successfully complete the IEP program may begin undergraduate studies at Georgetown College.
Once I am admitted into the IEP, how do I get my student Visa?
After you are admitted to the Georgetown College IEP and we receive your $2000 deposit, we will send you an I-20 form. You will need this form to obtain an F-1 visa and enter the US as a student. More information:
The US State Department’s website on student visas.
Information from Foreignborn.com
Is the $2000 deposit refundable?
A: Yes and No. Yes if for reasons beyond your control you are not able to enroll at Georgetown. For example, you are denied a visa or you get a visa, but you are not able to come to the United States. If you are already in the United States, then it is refundable if the United States Customs and Immigration Services (USCIS) doesn’t approve your change of status. It is not refundable if you enter the United States with a visa to attend Georgetown, but you do not show up on campus. This also applies if you are already in the United States. Please be aware that not reporting to the school printed on your visa and/or I-20 is against immigration regulations. We are required to notify the USCIS when this happens, and it could lead to you being in violation of U.S. immigration law.
How do I make my Deposit payment to the college?
You may pay by money order, U.S. personal check or bank wire transfer. Contact the Admissions Office for more details on how to make payments.
General Questions
What can I expect when I step off the plane?
As soon as you arrive in the US, you will be met by Georgetown College staff who will escort you to the campus and your residence hall/room. Our staff, faculty, and students, will go out of their way to make sure you are comfortable. We’ll help you set up your phone, internet, and bank. We’ll make sure you can get to the store if you need. Expect many friendly people who are all dedicated to helping you succeed.
Where will I live when I get there?
Students will live in the residence halls with other Georgetown College students. You will get a chance to make lasting friendships with your American roommates. It is required that all students in GCIEP live in the dorms — it’s the best way to learn English and become part of the campus family.
What are the rooms like?
You will most likely share a room with an American college student. Most rooms are “double-occupancy” which means two people to a room. (Click here!) For an extra fee, It is also possible to live in a single room (depending upon availability).
What should I bring?
This page has a helpful list — of course you won’t want to carry anything that doesn’t fit in your suitcase. We will help you purchase bedding (sheets, pillows) and other items when you arrive.
What happens on the first week of classes?
During your first week you will be tested and placed in one of three levels, beginning, intermediate, or advanced. You may be a little nervous the first week, but relax. Soon your classmates and teachers will begin to feel like family. During class you must communicate in English with your classmates and teachers. Depending on your level, this can be a little overwhelming! Never fear, relax with your friends in our wonderful cafeteria, watch a movie, or take a walk around our beautiful little town. By the time you finish the GCIEP you will look back on this first week and wonder at how far you’ve come!
Where will I eat while I attend the IEP?
You can eat breakfast, lunch, and dinner in our wonderful cafeteria. At the cafeteria you get a choice of many kinds of food — burgers, salads, pizza, and different entrees each day.
Is Georgetown College a religious school?
Georgetown College is a great Baptist College defined by academic excellence in the liberal arts that teaches students to think, to lead, and to serve with balance and respect as demonstrated and modeled by Christian character. This doesn’t mean that we only recruit Baptists or Christians; we welcome people of all races, faiths, color and ethnic origin.
