Doha, Qatar: Georgetown University in Qatar (GU-Q) has announced the official opening of the fall 2027 admissions process on August 1, 2026, marking a significant milestone as the university begins accepting applications through the Common Application (Common App) for the first time.
Georgetown’s Hilltop Campus in Washington, D.C., will also adopt the Common App, but applicants must select the Qatar campus within the platform to be considered for GU-Q.
Used by more than one million students worldwide, the Common App is a centralized online platform that allows students to apply to multiple colleges and universities through a single application. It includes shared components such as personal information, academic history, extracurricular activities, and essays, streamlining what can otherwise be a complex and time-intensive process.
The move is designed to reach a broader, more diverse pool of applicants and reduce barriers for students navigating multiple applications.
“Introducing the Common App as an additional application pathway expands access to Georgetown University in Qatar without changing what we look for in an applicant,” said Joseph M. Hernandez, Assistant Dean for Admissions and Strategic Enrollment Management.
“It makes the process more accessible and manageable for students, as well as for the families, teachers, and counselors guiding them through the college search.”
Applicants will continue to have the option to apply through GU-Q’s existing direct application platform.
The fall 2027 admissions cycle opened on August 1, 2026, with key application deadlines set for Early Action on November 1, 2026, Regular Decision on January 15, 2027, and Transfer Applicants on January 15, 2027.
