The Georgetown University School of Continuing Studies is the place for professionals, students and life-long learners to improve themselves and improve the world around them.

For over 50 years, the School of Continuing Studies has fulfilled Georgetown University's mission of educational outreach and inclusivity by offering a wide range of educational options to a diverse community of students and professionals.

The Georgetown learning experience results in a highly regarded degree, as well as the connection to a network of scholars, leaders and extensive post-degree opportunities. At Georgetown, students enjoy a learning experience that is meaningful to their present and future careers, and their capabilities as leaders.

The School provides degrees and special programs that answer today's biggest societal needs. We bring the industry's top experts into the classroom exposing students to the most current political, societal, and financial issues surrounding growing and important career fields.

The degrees and programs found within the School of Continuing Studies offer students both theoretical and applied learning, at the height of academic standards. The School of Continuing Studies gives you the opportunity to make learning work with your life. Full-time or part-time schedule options, supportive academic services and educators who take a personal interest in your success make earning a graduate degree accessible. The School provides the knowledge, faculty, and resources for students, professionals, and life-long learners to improve themselves and improve the world. Visit degrees-and-programs/ for a complete list.

Mission Statement

In keeping with the historic mission of Georgetown University, the School educates students to become more reflective, active, purposeful citizens who strive to improve themselves and our shared world, embodying Georgetown's Catholic and Jesuit values and heritage and respecting the principles and traditions of each individual. 

Vision

Quality: We strive to perform at the highest levels, with accountability for our actions.

Integrity: We will all have responsibility for our actions, and have the expectations that we will act in an honest, fair, respectful and professional manner.

Leadership: We seek to create a professional environment that fosters responsibility for all members of our community. We will endorse an informed risk-taking atmosphere in an attempt to build new knowledge, industry accomplishments and innovative academic and business models for our community.

Respect: We will operate in manners that are consistent with the Jesuit ideals that drive the operations of the entire University.

Diversity: We will actively engage in conversations that broaden our diversity of leaders, students, educational models, and business relationships. 

Innovation and Creativity: We will constantly seek to assess our programs and operations to determine areas that need to change, new programs that can be created, and new processes and academic models that enhance the School's mission.