Undergraduate Program

Welcome to the Department of English at Georgetown – and congratulations on finding us. We invite you to explore the revised and sharpened major, the flexible minor, and our rigorous honors program. All of these are supervised by a world-class faculty whose specialties range across the full scope of the modern discipline of English. 

Why Study English? Hear from Our Students and Faculty.

Real voices. Real stories. Discover how an English degree unlocks doors across industries—and shapes who you become.

In this short video, professors and alumni from Georgetown’s English Department reflect on how the program shaped their academic and professional journeys—and why the study of literature continues to matter.

A Vibrant, Creative Community

From student journals to visiting authors, poetry nights to career panels, the English Department is buzzing with ways to connect, create, and grow.

Learn More About the Programs & Curriculum

Connect With the Director of Undergraduate Studies

For any inquiries about our Undergraduate Programs, please email Professor Nathan Hensley

Email Professor Hensley