B.S. in Environment & Sustainability
B.S. in Environment & Sustainability

Welcome to Environment & Sustainability at Georgetown

Georgetown’s Bachelor of Science in Environment & Sustainability brings together science, policy, and justice—right in the heart of Washington, DC. Applications open on our website on June 1 and on the Common App on August 1—but you don’t have to wait to dive in.

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Your path to Georgetown’s BS in Environment & Sustainability

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A different kind of environmental degree

Environmental ScienceClimate, biodiversity, pollution
Environmental JusticeCommunities & mobilizations
Environmental CultureHumanities, arts, communications, and media
Environmental GovernanceLaw, policy, and government

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Harrison Greenslade presents his capstone presentation, a key element to gaining hands-on experience with the BS in Environment & Sustainability curriculum.
Sophia Rose Monsalvo accepts a second-place award at the 2025 Big East Undergraduate Research Symposium.
Megan Lu shares her thoughts to a packed house of 700 attendees at The Oedipus Project, a public performance of the ancient play featuring actor Jesse Eisenberg and Dr. Anthony Fauci.
Diane Li explores on time off from her internship experience in Greece.
Students plant seedlings together in the Hoya Harvest Garden, the on-campus urban farm and outdoor classroom of the Earth Commons—Georgetown’s Institute for Environment & Sustainability..
Professor Brian Griffiths presents a talk during a Friday ECo Talks, the Earth Commons lecture series hosted on Georgetown’s Capitol Campus featuring emerging research and environmental initiatives.
Students pose for a photo at the DIY bouquet making station at the annual Earth Commons Earth Day Festival, an event that builds community for the environment on Georgetown’s hilltop campus.
Diane Li presents her final capstone presentation in a state of the art classroom on Georgetown’s Capitol Campus.
Students canoe in the local watershed on a field visit.
Moviegoers pack a screening for the DC Environmental Film Festival on Georgetown’s Capitol Campus.

What makes the BS in Environment & Sustainability Different

Study science, policy, and justice together—not in silos. With this joint degree from the College of Arts & Sciences and Georgetown’s Earth Commons Institute, students start on Georgetown’s Hilltop campus, transition to the Capitol Campus in downtown DC, then explore environmental immersions around the world! Fieldwork, research, and real-world projects built into your experience help you become career-ready for roles across policy, consulting, the corporate sector, governments, nonprofits, and sustainability-focused initiatives.

About the degree Hands-on experiences Hilltop and Capitol Campuses Global immersions

What it’s like to study at Georgetown and around the world

“I already had such an incredible experience in this study abroad program, and it felt like that was just a tiny window into what this major and experience could offer.”

Diane Li

“I want to share stories of how communities have come together to heal themselves and our environment. This degree is already helping me get one step closer to this reality.”

Sophia Rose Monsalvo

“More than just the processes of how our planet works, this program offers the opportunity to gain a better understanding of the processes between people and our environment.”

Zoe Gutherman
Environment & Sustainability Curriculum
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