FAQ

The MS-CEH program will soon be STEM-designated to ensure students are prepared to lead in an era of rapidly evolving business and sustainability practices. Eligible international students also can apply for STEM OPT extension of their work authorization in the United States.

The program will start in August each year.

Classes will be hosted in various buildings on the Georgetown University Capitol Campus in Washington, DC. With the exception of the field component of the Resolving Complex Public Problems course and the Capstone, classes are held in person.

No: MS-CEH offers fall admission only.

No, interviews are not part of the admissions process.

Unofficial copies of all academic coursework (including any undergraduate transfer coursework) should be uploaded directly into your online application. Should you be admitted, you will receive a conditional offer that will require you to mail all original/official copies of application documents (transcripts, degree certificates, test scores) to our Admissions Office. All academic coursework must be submitted in sealed envelopes signed by the appropriate university official.

Learn more about transcripts here.

Please review our application checklist for a comprehensive list of required application components.

Since MS-CEH is a cohort-based program, we are unable to accept transfer credit at this time.

Submission of your GRE standardized test score is completely optional. When preparing your application we encourage you to take a step back and objectively review all components. If you feel part of your application, such as your undergraduate transcripts, do not accurately reflect your academic abilities, you may choose to submit additional documentation to demonstrate to the Admissions Committee you are capable of handling the academic rigor of the program. Documentation may include standardized test scores, additional undergraduate or graduate-level coursework, or certifications.

It’s important to remember that the MS-CEH Admissions Committee takes a holistic view of your application, so you are not at a disadvantage for admissions or scholarship consideration if you choose to not include test scores.

 TOEFL/IELTS scores are required for international applicants. Learn more about requirements for international students here.

Yes, TOEFL/IELTS scores are required for international applicants. Learn more about requirements for international students here.

The Master of Science in Climate, Environment & Health (MS-CEH) program offers a limited number of scholarships. To be considered for a scholarship, applicants are strongly encouraged to apply as early in the admissions cycle as possible. Applicants will be notified of scholarship awards at the time of admission. Documents included with the application will be used for scholarship evaluation.

To be considered for merit-based scholarship on a priority basis, apply by the Round 1 deadline.

Please visit our Tuition & Financial Aid page for more information.

While international students are not eligible for federal loan money from the United States government, you are certainly eligible for partial scholarships through the MS-CEH program. 

Please visit our Tuition & Financial Aid page for more information.

The MS-CEH program has not yet obtained approval for Department of Veteran Affairs education benefits at this time and is pending submission of its VA application. Please contact our Assistant Registrar for Veteran/Military Benefits at militarybenefits@georgetown.edu for more information.

The application fee is $90 and is non-refundable.