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About Georgetown University School of Continuing Studies

Founded in 1956 as Georgetown University Summer School, the School of Continuing Studies evolved into a comprehensive professional school within the nation's oldest Catholic and Jesuit university. The school delivers world-class, multidisciplinary education through graduate programs in professional and liberal studies, over 25 professional certificate programs, custom corporate training, and Georgetown's only part-time bachelor's degree program. SCS combines academic rigor with practical application, featuring a faculty composed of both scholars and industry practitioners.

20,392

Total Enrollment

7,968

Undergraduate Students

12,424

Graduate Students

Accreditations and Rankings

Middle States Commission on Higher Education
Catholic and Jesuit Institution
Council for Higher Education Accreditation

20,392

Total Enrollment

7,968

Undergraduate Students

12,424

Graduate Students

Accreditations and Rankings

Middle States Commission on Higher Education
Catholic and Jesuit Institution
Council for Higher Education Accreditation

Georgetown University School of Continuing Studies Highlights

Career Outcomes and Placement Information

The Graduate Career Center provides comprehensive career development services through multiple channels. Students receive personalized career coaching, access to virtual toolkits, and materials review services. The career support system includes specialized workshops, exclusive access to the Handshake job database, and professional development resources. Certificate students receive free, unlimited, lifetime one-on-one career coaching via Zoom with certified career counselors. Services include resume review, job search techniques, salary negotiation guidance, LinkedIn optimization, and interview preparation.

25+

Professional Development Programs

200+

Corporate Partners