Georgetown Forensic Investigation Academy – Summer Program
Forensic training at Georgetown
Georgetown Forensic Investigation Academy – Summer Program is a program by Georgetown University for students in Grade 8 to 12, open to students across India.
Mode
In-Person
Eligibility
Grade 8 to 12
Fee
$6,465
Duration
2 weeks
Format
Individual
Time needed
9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. weekdays
About this opportunity
The Georgetown Forensic Investigation Academy is a two-week intensive summer programme hosted at Georgetown University in Washington D.C., designed for high school students in grades 8 through 12 who are curious about the science and methodology behind criminal investigation. The programme provides firsthand exposure to how forensic professionals operate across law enforcement, medicine, and the judicial system.
Students engage with core forensic topics including crime scene diagramming, evidence collection, criminal investigative processes, video forensic analysis, fingerprinting, ballistics, blood spatter analysis, geographic profiling, and interviewing techniques. The curriculum places strong emphasis on critical thinking and the application of scientific and medical knowledge in real-world law enforcement contexts.
Learning is structured around lectures, mock crime scene simulations, field trips, and case studies, with guest speakers drawn from the D.C. Department of Forensic Science, D.C. Metropolitan Police Department homicide, sexual assault, and cold case units, as well as veteran investigators. This professional network provides students with direct insight into investigative careers and the ethical dimensions of criminal justice.
The programme is offered in both residential and commuter formats, with the residential option including on-campus housing and meals. Georgetown's Washington D.C. location provides an unparalleled backdrop for exploring forensic and criminal justice topics.
Eligibility
- Grade level
- Grade 8 to 12
- Age range
- 13 to 18 years
- Location
- Nationwide
Academic requirement
Minimum 2.0 GPA
Open to current 8th through 12th grade students (typically ages 13-18) with a minimum 2.0 GPA and evidence of good academic standing. International students are welcome. The program is held in Washington D.C., USA.
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Academic details
Difficulty: Intermediate
What's covered
The curriculum covers core forensic topics such as crime scene diagramming, evidence collection, criminal investigative processes, video forensic analysis, fingerprinting, ballistics, blood spatter analysis, geographic profiling, and interviewing techniques. It emphasizes critical thinking and the application of scientific and medical knowledge in real-world law enforcement contexts.
Rewards and recognition
Opens doors to
Students gain exposure to university-level academic life at Georgetown, strengthen college applications, and develop professional connections with working forensic investigators in Washington D.C.
Career pathways
Develop professional connections and gain direct insight into investigative careers from D.C. law enforcement and forensic professionals.
Recognition
National-level academic recognition
Skills your child builds
Languages
What your child will do
- Crime scene diagramming and mapping
- Evidence collection exercises
- Fingerprinting and ballistics analysis
- Blood spatter examination
- Video forensic analysis
- Geographic profiling sessions
- Interviewing technique workshops
- Mock crime scene simulations
- Field trips in Washington D.C.
- Guest lectures from D.C. law enforcement professionals
Mentors & faculty
Guest speakers from D.C. Department of Forensic Science and D.C. Metropolitan Police Department (Homicide, Sexual Assault, Cold Case Units)
How to apply
- 1Submit a 300-500 word personal statement describing interest in the program
- 2Provide contact details of a school counselor, advisor, or teacher who will complete a reviewer form
- 3Pay the USD 50 application fee (waived for applications submitted by January 31 Early Bird deadline)
- 4International students review health insurance and documentation requirements
- 5Select residential or commuter enrollment option at time of application
Fees & financial support
Fee details
Commuter tuition is USD 5,075; residential tuition including housing and meals is USD 6,465. A USD 50 non-refundable application fee applies (waived for Early Bird applications by January 31). International students add a USD 90 health insurance fee. Need-based scholarships covering tuition only are available on a competitive basis; scholarship deadline is March 2.
Refund policy
Not specified
Frequently asked questions
Is Georgetown Forensic Investigation Academy – Summer Program free?
No. The registration fee is $6,465.
Who can participate in Georgetown Forensic Investigation Academy – Summer Program?
Students in Grade 8 to 12. Children aged 13 to 18.
What will my child gain from Georgetown Forensic Investigation Academy – Summer Program?
Hands-on crime scene investigation simulations. Guest speakers from D.C. Metropolitan Police Department. Instruction from D.C. Department of Forensic Science professionals. Exposure to Georgetown University campus and academic environment. Field trips and real-world case study analysis. Residential campus experience available. Peer network of students from across the U.S. and internationally. Opportunity for need-based scholarships. Gain direct insight into investigative careers and criminal justice ethics.
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