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Georgetown University in Qatar opens admissions for Fall 2027 via ‘Common App’
Georgetown University in Qatar (GU-Q) has announced the official opening of the fall 2027 admissions process, marking a milestone as the university begins accepting applications through the Common Application (Common App) for the first time.Georgetown’s Hilltop Campus in Washington, DC, will also adopt the Common App, but applicants must select the Qatar campus within the platform to be considered for the GU-Q, the university said in a press statement yesterday.
The statement added that the move was designed to reach a broader, more diverse pool of applicants and reduce barriers for students navigating multiple applications."Used by more than 1mn students worldwide, the Common App is a centralised online platform that allows students to apply to multiple colleges and universities through a single application,” it said.
"It includes shared components such as personal information, academic history, extracurricular activities, and essays, streamlining what can otherwise be a complex and time-intensive process.”"Introducing the Common App as an additional application pathway expands access to Georgetown University in Qatar without changing what we look for in an applicant,” said assistant dean (Admissions and Strategic Enrollment Management) Joseph M Hernandez. "
It makes the process more accessible and manageable for students, as well as for the families, teachers, and counselors guiding them through the college search.”According to the university’s statement, applicants will continue to have the option to apply through the GU-Q’s existing direct application platform.
The Fall 2027 admissions cycle opened yesterday, August 1.Key application deadlines include November 1 for "Early Action” and January 15, 2027 for "Regular Decision” and "Transfer Applicants”."Early Action” applicants will receive admission decisions by December 15, 2026, while "Regular Decision” and "Transfer” applicants will be notified by April 1, 2027 for studies beginning August 15.