Your Checklist

Your MS-ESM journey will begin before you know it! Review the checklist below – and check back regularly – for key updates before the semester starts. This list also indicates when important program information will be announced. 

Upon Admission

• Submit your deposit and send all official transcripts 
• Claim your NetID then access your Georgetown email (return to your official letter of admission to find your NetID and temporary password – use this information to set your permanent password in Password Station)

International Students

• Begin the immigration document request process once the portal opens in February. Be prepared to upload your required documents once the portal is open.

Review your Financial Aid Award (if applicable)

Once you have set your permanent password, you will be able to review your Financial Aid award (if applicable). Please follow the steps below to access Georgetown’s GU Experience portal to review your financial aid award.

• 1. Access Georgetown’s GU Experience portal: Go to the portal link and enter your NetID and permanent password.
  GU Experience Portal
• 2. Select Financial Aid and Award Information: once you are logged into the GU Experience portal, select the “Financial Aid” aid tab followed by “Award Information”
• 3. Identify Your Aid Year: select the “2026-2027” aid year from the dropdown menu to view your award information for the first year of the program.
• 4. Select Award Overview: select the “Award Overview” tab to review your financial aid award and follow the instructions given on the page to accept, reject, or revise your financial aid offered.

Upon Deposit

• Start your housing search
• Request any accomodations needed
• Upload your photo for your GoCard, the official identification card of Georgetown University
• Interested in joining a club? Check out this list of groups for graduate students!

Plan Ahead

• Review the Academic Calendar to get familiar with academic dates, deadlines, breaks, and term periods
• Need questions answered? Contact the MSESM admissions team (msesmadmissions@georgetown.edu).