Transfer Students

Ms. Kendra Baity serves as the primary advisor for Internal Transfer students during their first year in the SFS. Internal transfer students should meet with Ms. Baity early in the fall semester to determine how their Georgetown courses meet SFS degree requirements and to formulate a graduation plan.

Dean Elizabeth Andretta serves as the primary advisor for External Transfer students during their first year in the SFS. She assists with transfer credit evaluations and advises students on the completion of SFS degree requirements. Dean Andretta helps transfer students select a major, determine whether or not overseas study is feasible, and formulate a graduation plan. She also directs students who require extra assistance making the transition to Georgetown to on campus support resources.

External transfer students should meet with Dean Andretta early in the fall semester to finalize the transfer of credits from their previous school and to allocate courses towards SFS degree requirements. During new student orientation, Dean Andretta is available to answer registration questions and to assist transfer students in enrolling in necessary courses. Transfer students continue working with Dean Andretta throughout the year on outstanding transfer issues and to discuss their progress at Georgetown.

All transfer students select a faculty advisor during the major declaration process and are assigned to a curricular dean based on major:

• Culture & Politics: Dean Gregory
• International Economics: Dean Kaneda
• International History: Dean Gregory
• International Politics: Dean Kasper
• International Political Economy: Dean Kaneda
• Regional & Comparative Studies: Dean Gregory
• Science & Technology in International Affairs: Dean Murphy