To make applying as simple and straightforward as possible, here is everything you need to complete your application to the Master of Arts in Communication, Culture & Technology (CCT). The Office of Graduate Admissions can help during the application process should you have additional questions.
Who Is Eligible for Admission?
Applicants to the CCT program must be in the last semester of undergraduate study or hold a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
Admissions Decisions
Students are admitted for full-time or part-time studies. The program admissions committee makes all admission recommendations on a case-by-case basis. The Dean of the Graduate School makes all final decisions.
Application Deadlines
| Round | Application Deadline |
|---|---|
| Priority Deadline* | January 15 |
| Final Deadline | April 1 |
*Please note that the application fee is waived for priority applicants. Applications received by this date will receive priority consideration for admission and scholarship aid. International students are encouraged to apply before the priority deadline to allow ample time for visa processing.
Application Materials
To be considered for admission to our program, you must submit all required materials.
Required Materials
- Application Form
- Resume or CV
- Academic Statement of Purpose
- Academic Writing Sample
- Video Statement
- Video Essay
- Official Academic Transcripts
- Self-Reported Grade Point Average
- Three Official Letters of Recommendation
- Demonstration of English Language Proficiency
- Non-Refundable Application Fee ($90)*
Optional Materials
- Application(s) for Scholarships and Fellowships
- Standardized Test Scores (GRE or GMAT)
- Diversity, Personal Background and Contributions Statement
*Application fee is waived for applicants who apply by the priority deadline.
Application Form
Applications are submitted through our online application portal.
You may save your application while you work. Once you submit, you will not be able to make further changes.
Resume or CV
You must upload a resume or curriculum vitae (CV) to your online application. Your resume should describe your work experience, extracurricular or volunteer activities, academic institutions attended, list of published work and any academic honors or awards. There is no page limit, though we recommend a one to two-page resume.
Tip: Draw the attention of application reviewers to work, projects, courses, awards, competitions and other activities that are particularly relevant to CCT.
Academic Statement of Purpose
In 500 words, tell us what your academic interests are and why you think CCT’s learning environment is right for you. Tell us what questions, problems or research inquiries you would want to explore while in the Communication, Culture & Technology program.
Tip: Write this Statement of Purpose after finding out as much as you can about CCT and after reviewing the rest of your application. Use this essay to draw attention to the parts of your record that speak to why CCT is the program for you at this stage of your life.
Academic Writing Sample
Provide a 15-25 page essay that was entirely written by you. This could be an undergraduate paper, an excerpt of a longer thesis, or a combination of two shorter essays. Application reviewers will want to see evidence of original analytical thinking, clarity of expression and proficiency with academic style. There is no restriction on the subject matter of the essay. If you have been out of college for some years, you may submit an undergraduate essay plus a more recent example of professional writing.
Tip: If you are submitting excerpts of a longer paper, add a brief description at the top to explain your choice of excerpts.
Video Statement
A video statement is required of all applicants. Upload a video in which you answer ONE of the following prompts:
- Describe a career that you think technology will make possible in 10 years’ time.
- How would you use technology to solve an existing social and/or environmental problem?
- Pick one technology that has made an impact in a community you belong to. Tell us how you might redesign it.
The video should be no more than two minutes long. At the start, please say your name and the prompt to which you are responding. There are no restrictions as to style. Your video may be formal, informal, serious, humorous, animated, spoken-to-a-webcam, graphics-filled, interview- or documentary-style. Use the medium to express yourself however you wish.
Video Essay
Note that both the video statement and video essay are required of all applicants.
In the video essay section, you will be asked to answer several questions about yourself and your motivation for graduate study. You will see these questions all at once, and you will have one minute to prepare. Please plan to spend a maximum of 90 seconds answering each question. Note that you should answer all the questions within one video; the maximum allowable length of the video is 7.5 minutes.
After you are finished, please ensure that the video has been uploaded properly. If it has not, contact CCTAdmissions@georgetown.edu for assistance.
Academic Transcript
Transcripts from all undergraduate and graduate institutions attended are required. Review the Graduate School of Arts & Sciences Transcript FAQs for more information.
Academic Transcript Submissions
- Step 1: Request a copy of your official transcript from your institution(s).
- Step 2: Upload the transcript to your application.
An acceptable transcript is a copy of an official transcript produced by the institution, including:
- Scanned copies of paper transcripts issued by the institution.
- Electronic transcripts issued by the institution (not a download from your institution’s web portal).
We do not accept screenshots, photos or downloads of the “student’s view” from your institution’s website.
Non-U.S. College or University Academic Transcripts
Applicants who have attended institutions outside of the United States are strongly encouraged to upload their transcripts in the form of World Education Services Credential Evaluations or to utilize other credential evaluation services that are members of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services. If the evaluation does not include a copy of the evaluated transcripts, you must upload both the transcripts from the institution and the credential evaluation as one document to the application.
- Transcripts not in English must be accompanied by an English language version provided by the academic institution. If your institution does not provide English language copies, you must provide a certified or notarized translation with a copy of the original transcripts. You may upload an evaluation from a credential evaluation service that must include course and grade information. Both the evaluation and original transcript should be submitted in the application as one document.
- If you have study abroad and/or transfer coursework listed on your undergraduate transcripts with the grades earned, you do NOT need to list these institutions separately or upload transcripts. If courses are not listed on your primary institution’s transcript or the transfer courses do not show course grades, please list the institution(s) separately and upload the transcript(s).
Admitted Students
If you receive an offer of admission, you are required to submit official transcripts, which are transcripts submitted directly to Georgetown University by the institution you attended, for verification before enrolling. Do not send electronic or paper copies of your official transcripts before receiving an offer of admission. Georgetown reserves the right to request any missing transcripts or an official copy of a transcript at any point during the application and/or admission process. Georgetown also reserves the right to withdraw any offer of admission already made if there is any discrepancy between a transcript uploaded in the application and the final official transcript received.
If admitted to the program, please submit official transcripts to:
Georgetown University
Office of Graduate Admissions
3520 Prospect Street, NW – Car Barn 140
Box 571004
Washington, DC 20057-1004
USA
If your official transcripts can be delivered through a digital clearinghouse, please send them to: GradTranscripts@georgetown.edu.
Self-Reported Grade Point Average
The online application will ask you to self-report your GPA. Refer to the Grad School’s How to Apply instructions, in the section on “Self-Reported GPA.”
The minimum undergraduate GPA for CCT applications is 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale).
Letters of Recommendation
Three letters of recommendation are required. Typically, applicants submit at least two from an academic source and one from a professional, work-related source. Individual circumstances vary, so use your best judgment when choosing references. In the online application, provide the professional email addresses of your three recommenders. The system will then contact them with instructions on how to upload their letters. Once received, these letters will be added to your CCT application.
The online application utilizes a secure online recommendation system which will:
- Automatically email each recommender with instructions for online submission of the recommendation;
- Allow applicants to track recommendations received or not received and follow up with recommenders who still need to submit their appraisals;
- Expedite the processing of the recommendations, which will be included in the online application once submitted.
If your reference cannot access the online recommendation, please contact GradMail@georgetown.edu for instructions.
Tip: Select recommenders who are able to speak to your academic performance, your interest in CCT topics and your suitability for a self-directed graduate program. If your recommender is an employer, ask them to address your critical thinking and analytical skills in particular.
Demonstration of English Language Proficiency
All applicants are required to demonstrate a level of proficiency in the English language sufficient to meet the admission requirement of the Graduate School of Arts & Sciences. Test scores must be received by the application deadline. Plan to take your test six to eight weeks prior to the application deadline. Applications will not be considered without TOEFL or IELTS scores if required.
Proficiency can be demonstrated by:
- Receipt of a bachelor’s or advanced degree from an accredited institution of higher education in the United States or from a university where English is the primary language of instruction for the entire institution.
- Submission of an official Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) score report with a minimum score of 100.
- Submission of an official International English Language Testing System (IELTS) score report with a minimum score of 7.5.
Submitting Your Scores
Official TOEFL or IELTS scores must be received directly from the testing organization. Photocopied or faxed documents will not fulfill this requirement. Georgetown University’s institution code 5244.
Please contact GradMail@georgetown.edu if you have questions.
Tip: CCT is a particularly verbal environment so application reviewers will want to know if you are ready for fast-paced and complex discussions. Submit your best language test scores with this in mind.
Non-Refundable Application Fee
Applicants must submit a $90.00 non-refundable fee payable by credit card (Visa or MasterCard) at the time of application submission. The application fee is waived if you apply by our January 15 priority deadline.
Application(s) for Scholarships and Fellowships
Optional
If you submit your application by the January 15 deadline, you may apply for CCT merit-based scholarships, CCT-Gnovis fellowships, CCT-CNDLS fellowships and/or CCT-Berkley Center fellowships.
See Tuition & Scholarships for more information.
Standardized Test Scores
Optional
Results of the General Test of the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) are optional for all applicants. There is no required minimum score on the GRE. Georgetown University’s reporting code is 5244. If submitted, test scores must be received by the application deadline date.
Applicants should allow six to eight weeks from the test date for the reporting of scores to the institution. View information on registering to take the GRE .
Diversity, Personal Background and Contributions Statement
Optional
As Georgetown is a diverse, global community, we encourage you to upload a brief statement of approximately 500 words to help the Admissions Committee understand the contribution your personal background would make to our community.
As appropriate, you may wish to address any obstacles or challenges you have overcome; any educational, familial, cultural, economic and social experiences that have helped to shape your educational and professional goals; or how your background (e.g., first-generation student, resident outside the U.S.) or activities (e.g., community service and leadership) will contribute to the Georgetown community.