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1 Date: July 2008 GEORGETOWN UNIVERSITY To: From: Subject: Georgetown Exchange Applicants Lisa Gordinier Exchange Student Coordinator Procedures for Completing the Georgetown Exchange Student Application 1. Please be advised that the Georgetown University Exchange Student Application consists of two separate parts: the Academic Application (see attached) and the Immigration Application. All students must fill out both applications. We can process your application only if both parts are complete. 2. Complete the Academic Application and the Immigration Application by filling in the requested information and provide all necessary documentation (bank statement, letter of support, transcript, etc.) as indicated on both checklists. Print out the application and sign it. Your advisor will submit your application to GU. 3. The Georgetown University Exchange Student Nomination Form and the Academic Application checklist must be filled out and signed by your institution s Exchange Program Coordinator. 4. You are responsible for providing all information and documentation requested. Unfortunately we are unable to process incomplete applications. 5. Read the information carefully and contact Lisa Gordinier, Exchange Student Coordinator via lag33@georgetown.edu or via phone (202) if you have further questions. Please note that students who wish to take business courses in the undergraduate business school must be business majors at their home institutions. Spaces are currently very limited in the undergraduate School of Business.

2 EXCHANGE STUDENT PLACEMENT OPTIONS AT GEORGETOWN UNIVERSITY SPRING 2009 Georgetown University exchange programs are intended for students from GU and its partner institutions who wish to pursue a one-year or one-semester course of study at the other institution while remaining degree candidates at their home institution. Therefore, exchange student placements at GU will be for nominees who are NOT candidates for degree programs at GU. The exchange program is a Main Campus exchange. The following departments are autonomous and do NOT accept exchange students: School of Medicine, School of Law, Master s of Business Administration (MBA), Master of Science in Foreign Service (MSFS), Communication, Culture, & Technology (CCT), Public Policy (PBPO), National Security Studies (NSST). Exchange students will fall into one of the following categories: NON-DEGREE UNDERGRADUATE (TAKING COURSES ONLY) Students admitted to the exchange program will be informally affiliated with one of Georgetown s four undergraduate schools which will grant them permission to register for specific courses. Participants are expected to enroll in a full undergraduate course of study (12-15 hours per semester); to take courses for credit; and to complete all normal requirements set by the faculty for degree candidates. These students are eligible to take undergraduate courses given on the Main Campus, and may be given permission to take mixed-level courses and/or graduate level courses depending on their academic preparation. (Undergraduate students are NOT eligible for formal research requests such as a Research Tutorial or a reduced course load.) Availability of specific courses at the time of registration will depend upon the size of the class. Students must have alternative choices in mind and be prepared to choose other classes should the desired courses be full. Each student will receive a full transcript of record showing credits and grades for each course. Undergraduate exchange students are eligible for on-campus housing, however, since on-campus housing is limited it cannot be guaranteed. If on-campus housing is not available, students will be assisted in their housing search by the staff of the Office of International Programs (OIP). Applicants should be at least 18 years of age; should present a TOEFL score of at least 570 (230 computer-based score or internet-based score), although a minimum score of 600 (250 computer-based score or 100 inter-net based score) will be required by some departments; and applicants should be enrolled at their home university as candidates for a university-level degree. Please note that students who wish to take business courses in the undergraduate business school must be business majors at their home institutions. Spaces are currently very limited in the undergraduate school of business.

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4 GEORGETOWN EXCHANGE STUDENT ACADEMIC APPLICATION CHECKLIST To be to be completed by Exchange Program Coordinator of home institution! NON-DEGREE UNDERGRADUATES, NON-DEGREE GRADUATES, AND VISITING RESEARCHERS Spring 2009 deadline: October 1, 2008 Exchange Student Academic Application Exchange Student Academic Application Form Academic Information Form Student Nomination Form signed by your institution s Exchange Program Coordinator Essay stating your academic goals for the semester/year at Georgetown University One letter of recommendation from a faculty member who has taught you An official transcript stating the title of each course taken and the grade earned at your university or a list of courses taken and grade earned (a diploma is not an adequate substitute) A recent, official TOEFL score Undergraduate students minimum score: 570 (230 computer-based or internet-based score) Graduate students minimum score: 570 (230 computer-based score or internet basedscore). Be advised that some departments require a minimum score of 600 or higher (250 computer-based score or 100 internet based-score). One passport sized photo Health form (optional) Visiting Researcher Application Exchange Student Academic Application Form Student Nomination Form signed by your institution s Exchange Program Coordinator A brief outline of the research project to be carried out at Georgetown An official transcript stating the title of each course taken and the grade received I have reviewed the application, and I hereby confirm that the application is complete and the required documentation is being provided. I understand that only complete applications can be processed. Signature: Exchange Coordinator Print name: Title: Date:

5 Please type in the fields and print application form. Attach Photo Here Georgetown University Exchange Student Academic Application Georgetown University exchange programs are intended for students from GU and its partner institutions who wish to pursue a one-year or one-semester course of study at the other institution, while remaining as degree candidates at their home institution. Therefore the exchange student placements at GU will be for nominees who are non-degree students at GU. This is NOT an application for admission to a GU degree program. Name (as it appears on your passport): / Last (Family) First and Middle Name (s) Date of Birth: / / Gender: M or F Month Day Year ADDRESS and CONTACT INFORMATION Present address (valid until / / ) Month Day Year Street Address: Phone: Please list addresses as they would appear on an envelope Permanent Address : Street Address: Phone: Person to be contacted in case of emergency: Name: Address: Telephone: Relationship: Home Institution: Primary department of affiliation at home institution: Degree sought at home institution and expected completion date: For spring 2009 only students applying as undergraduates will be accepted Duration of Exchange: Spring 2009 Only Calendar Year 2009

6 CHOOSING GEORGETOWN COURSES Exchange students at Georgetown are eligible to take courses in most of the undergraduate departments. However, this it NOT true of the graduate departments. The following departments are autonomous and do NOT accept Exchange Students: Master of Science in Foreign Service (MSFS), Master of Business Administration (MBA), Public Policy (PBPO), National Security Studies (NSST), Communication, Culture, & Technology (CCT), Law and Medicine. DO NOT RELY ON OBTAINING COURSES IN THESE PROGRAMS TO FULFILL REQUIREMENTS AT YOUR HOME INSTITUTION During pre-registration, you will not be allowed to enroll in the following courses because they require special permission of the professor. While it is not guaranteed, you may be able to add some of these courses upon arrival to campus. On next page, please list alternative courses for pre-registration. ACCOUNTING: ACCT 390: Business Accounting and Finance ACCT 552: Financial Statement Analysis ECONOMICS: ECON 242: Multinational Corporations ECON 371: Economic Development of Less Developed Countries ECON 378: International Corporate Finance ECON 410: Economics of the Middle East ECON 414: Economics of Energy and Oil ECON 415: Economies of Pacific Asia ECON 547: Economic Integration of Europe FINANCE: FINC 249: Financial Markets and Institutions FINC 250: International Finance FINC 552: Financial Markets and Institutions FINC 553: Investment Analysis GOVERNMENT: GOVT 398: Political Economy of Japan GOVT 488: International Political Economy INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS: INAF 224: Country Outlook Assessment INAF 349: International Energy & Environmental Issues INAF 352: International Communications INAF 368: Fundamentals of Advanced Technology INAF 380: Theory & Practice of International Negotiation INAF 392: Introduction to International Business Diplomacy INAF 394: Technology and International Competitiveness INAF 401: Strategies of Export Management INAF 407: Exporting and Importing INAF 408: High Tech Business Policy INAF 420: International Strategic Alliances INAF 425: Intellectual Property and Technology Strategy INAF 431: International Political Risk Analysis INAF 432: Export Competitiveness INAF 439: International Marketing and Public Diplomacy INAF 444: Comparative Business-Government Relations INAF 458: Introduction to the North American Free Trade Agreement INAF 491: International Banking INAF 494: Business and Investment Negotiations in Developing and Restructuring Economies *INAF COURSES 500 AND ABOVE ARE CLOSED TO EXCHANGE STUDENTS. MANAGEMENT: MGMT 380: Business Ethics in a Global Political Economy MGMT 789: Managing Global Enterprises MARKETING: MARK 223: International Marketing MARK 592: Foreign Market Development

7 GEORGETOWN COURSE PROPOSAL Look up the courses that are being offered by visiting the registrar s office website at: Based on the course proposal we will preregister you for several courses. You will make your final decision regarding which courses you will take upon your arrival at GU. Please write complete course numbers with a four-letter department code and a three number designation: (example: ECON-152). Undergraduates take credits per semester & graduates take 9-12 credits per semester. Undergraduate courses are numbered from Upper level undergraduate/graduate courses are numbered from Graduate courses are numbered from Classes with restrictions (prerequisite or professor s signature required) may be taken provided you have the appropriate background, but these courses can only be added once you arrive. Spring 2009 Primary Courses: Spring 2009 Alternate Courses:

8 ACADEMIC INFORMATION FORM Georgetown University Non-Degree Candidates Only Please answer ALL of the questions on this form. Name: Home Institution: Native Language: Non-Native Speakers of English - If you have not enclosed a TOEFL score (Test of English as a Foreign Language), please give the date you will take the exam: Please list below the courses you are currently enrolled in at your home university or will be enrolled in during the fall semester of 2008: If you are engaged in research at your home university, please complete the following: Title of your research project: Description of your research project: Exchange students who apply as Non-Degree Graduate students only: Please indicate special resources or library collections you wish to use for thesis research while at Georgetown. (Note: Undergraduate status exchange students are NOT permitted to perform formal research, and instead must take a full course load.)

9 GEORGETOWN UNIVERSITY EXCHANGE STUDENT NOMINATION FORM (To be completed by exchange program coordinator at home institution.) Student's Name: Student's Home Institution: The above-named student is: unconditionally selected by this institution for participation in the Georgetown University Exchange Program as a non-degree student. conditionally selected by this institution for participation in the Georgetown University Exchange Program as a non-degree student provided the following conditions are met: Please indicate any other additional information about the applicant that should be considered by Georgetown. Please indicate any special services, of which you are aware, that the student may need while at Georgetown (i.e., learning disabilities, dyslexia, mental health conditions etc.) NOTE: This will in no way jeopardize the student s acceptance; it is so that we may better prepare to meet the needs of the student. *Please see attached health form to list additional information. I have reviewed the application, and I support this nomination. Signature: Date: Name: Title:

10 HEALTH INFORMATION: GEORGETOWN UNIVERSITY (OPTIONAL) You are not required to complete this form. However, if you have a health concern you are encouraged to complete this form in as much detail as possible. The disclosure of medical information will not affect your admission status. The purpose of this form is to enable the Office of International Programs to assist in meeting the needs of students who have specific health concerns. The information provided on this form will help us to make any arrangements that might be necessary within the capacity of Georgetown University. This information will be released to an attending health professional in the event of an illness or medical emergency. Please list any serious illnesses, operations or injuries that you feel could affect your health while at Georgetown University. Illness/operation/injury Date Please list any allergies that you have, including hay fever, asthma, or food allergies: Are you currently seeing a counselor or other medical professional for emotional or psychological problems that will require on-going treatment while you are at Georgetown University? If yes, please indicate the type of health care which you would like us to try to provide.

11 Do you have a disability or any other condition which might require special accommodations? If yes, please explain the types of services which you require. Is there a chance that your participation in full-time academic activities will be limited in any way due to a health reason? If so, please explain. Please list below any prescription medications which you are currently taking, including the dosage and the condition which the medication was prescribed to treat. This information will be made available to health care professionals at Georgetown University in the event of a medical emergency. Please note that in the U.S. it is not possible to fill prescriptions written in other countries or to receive medications through the mail. Is there any other medical information which you would like to provide? The information given has been supplied to OIP voluntarily. It is understood that this information will be released to the appropriate campus and/or medical personnel who is granted permission to use it when, in his or her best judgment, health conditions so warrant. Student Name: Home University: Student Signature: Date: