GRA Accelerated Pathway for Georgetown Undergraduate Students

Qualified undergraduate students now have the option to apply for an accelerated pathway to graduate with their B.S. or B.A. from Georgetown, as well as a Master of Science in Global Real Assets (GRA). In addition to potential cost savings for students, and additional space/time in their master’s degree schedule, this pathway enables students to finish both degrees in 4.5-5.0 years.

After being admitted in the spring of their junior year (via the normal admissions process and criteria for the GRA), students would register for up to six GRA credits in their senior year (one 1.5 credit course in each of the four modules throughout the year provided they have the necessary prerequisites). In May of their senior year, they would graduate with their B.S. or B.A., and then they would continue taking the remainder of their GRA courses, including the Foundations course in August.

Overview

Counting Courses Twice: Students admitted to the GRA under the Accelerated Pathway can have six GRA credits count toward both their undergraduate and master’s degrees. Upon completion, those credits are listed both on their undergraduate and graduate transcripts. Those six credits may count toward their undergraduate major electives, subject to approval by the Department Chair (or Area Chair in McDonough) or their designee. Any credits that are not approved to count toward their major may count toward their overall electives for their 120-credit undergraduate program.

Students may take one 1.5 credit GRA course in each of the four modules during their senior year provided they have completed all necessary prerequisites. Those courses are currently the GRA’s accounting, finance, ethical leadership, and transportation infrastructure courses in Mods 1-4 respectively.

This pathway is only open to all undergraduates at Georgetown University. Georgetown students who have not been admitted to GRA are not eligible to take graduate courses in that program (unless the classes are explicitly tagged as open for multiple degree programs); spots in graduate courses are reserved solely for students admitted/enrolled in the programs.

View the GRA Curriculum

Admissions and Eligibility Criteria

Students must be on track to complete their undergraduate degree by December or May of their senior year.
Students must meet the admissions criteria of the GRA program.
Students must submit an approval letter from their department/area chair, advising dean, or undergraduate major advisor confirming their eligibility for the program.

FAQs

Do I have to be a Georgetown student to be part of the accelerated program?

Yes. This program is currently only an option for Georgetown undergraduate students. Students from other institutions are encouraged to apply via the normal admissions process by visiting the application page.

Do I need to be a McDonough School of Business undergraduate student to be part of the accelerated program?

You must be a Georgetown undergraduate student, but you may be a major in any of Georgetown’s undergraduate programs (e.g., MSB, SFS, CAS, SON, SOH).

However, the program is intended primarily for undergraduate students in the CAS, SFS, SON, and SOH.

What GRA courses may I take as a senior?

You may take one 1.5 credit course in each of the four modules provided you have completed any necessary prerequisites. Those courses are currently the GRA’s accounting, finance, ethical leadership, and transportation infrastructure courses.

May I count my graduate credits toward my undergraduate major?

Up to six GRA credits may count toward the undergraduate major electives, subject to approval by your department/area chair or their designee.

Any credits that are not approved to count toward your major may count toward your overall electives for the 120-credit undergraduate program.

Does it matter what my undergraduate major is?

No. The most competitive applicants are likely to have done well in related coursework, but any Georgetown undergraduate student in any school and any major may apply.

How and when can I apply to the new BS/BA–GRA Accelerated Program?

Students can only apply in their junior year. If you are a junior, you can apply by visiting the GRA application page for details and deadlines.

I’m finishing my undergraduate degree in three years. May I still apply?

No, you may not accelerate by taking GRA courses in your third and final undergraduate year, but you are eligible to apply under the normal GRA admissions process in your third undergraduate year and begin the GRA program as a graduate student in August after your undergraduate Commencement in May.