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Special Notice

Georgetown MSFS remains open and dedicated to excellence in providing key services to our community. But, in response to the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) and the decision to shift to a virtual environment, we have decided to suspend all on-site class visits and information sessions. Email MSFS to be connected to an MSFS representative to answer your questions: msfsinfo@georgetown.edu. Available 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. ET Monday–Friday.

More information on the University’s response to COVID-19

We welcome prospective students to visit MSFS for a virtual information session, or to sit in an online class (arranged by the MSFS Admissions Office). Since we cannot accommodate in-person visits at this time, please schedule your visit using the options below.

Virtual Information Sessions

Virtual Information Sessions are held on Mondays and Fridays. Hear from an MSFS admissions representative to learn more about the Georgetown MSFS program and application process.

Register for the Monday session at 9:30 a.m. EDT.

Register for the Friday session at 12:00 p.m. EDT.

Virtual Class Visits

MSFS is no longer offering virtual class visits for prospective students after November 20, 2020 for the Fall 2020 semester. Information about Spring 2021 virtual class visits will be updated in the upcoming weeks.

A list of past available classes from Fall 2020 is below.

Monday

  • 2:00 – 4:30 p.m. Strategy, Finance & Value by Professor David Wallis

Tuesday

  • 5:00 – 7:30 p.m. Energy and International Security by Professor Theresa Sabonis-Helf

Wednesday

  • 2:00 – 4:30 p.m. International Negotiation by Professor Mark Habeeb
  • 6:30 – 9:00 p.m. Navigating U.S. Foreign Policy Decision-Making by Professor Paula Dobriansky

Thursday

  • 12:15 – 1:45 p.m Global Challenges: Pandemic and the World Order by Professor Nicole Bibbins Sedaca

  • 2:00 – 3:00 p.m. Human Rights Policy Lab by Professor Nicole Bibbins Sedaca

  • 3:30 – 6:00 p.m. Climate Change and Development by Professor Shantayanan Devarajan

Friday

  • 9:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m Whence and Whither the World Order by Professor James Millward 

  • 5:00 – 7:30 p.m. Investing in Emerging Markets by Professor Samy Muaddi 

*Class descriptions can be found by visiting the Schedule of Classes and searching for “M.S. in Foreign Service Prog.”

Interviews

Personal interviews are not offered, except for BSFS/MSFS and BSBA/MSFS candidates, for whom an interview is required.