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TABLE OF CONTENTS
4 Welcome 4
Welcome to Georgetown
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About Parent Leadership and Committees
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Transition and Family Engagement
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Stay in Touch with Us!
10 About Georgetown 10
About Georgetown University
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The Four Undergraduate Schools
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Catholic and Jesuit Heritage
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Academic Advising
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Diversity Resources
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Office of Global Services
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Study Abroad
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Cawley Career Education Center
19 Life at Georgetown 19
Safety and Wellness
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Residential Living
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Dining
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University Bookstore
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Clubs and Activities
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Athletics and Recreation
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Events and Traditions
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10 Things a Hoya Should Do Before Graduation
28 Student Services 28
Academic Resource Center and Writing Center
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GoCard
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Health Center
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Counseling and Psychiatric Services
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Office of Billing and Payment Services
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Hoya Lingo
34 Important Dates
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WELCOME TO   Dear Parents and Families, Welcome to the Hilltop! Your son or daughter will now be joining our close-knit, thriving Georgetown community. Parents are an integral part of our community and we look forward to getting to know you over the next four years and beyond. We hope you will feel connected and welcomed by the Hoya family whether you are visiting us here at Georgetown or joining us at a regional event back home. This guide provides an introduction to life at Georgetown and serves as a quick reference for the most commonly asked questions and topics of interest to families. Given that we have four undergraduate schools (Georgetown College, The McDonough School of Business, School of Nursing & Health Studies, and The Edmund A. Walsh School of Foreign Service), it can feel challenging at times to know where to turn for answers. We encourage you to visit the Georgetown website at georgetown.edu or download the Georgetown University app, which both offer additional information about everything in this guide, as well as much more. We invite you to engage with Georgetown through on-campus events, regional gatherings, social media, and other opportunities to hear about life at Georgetown.
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GEORGETOWN “Parents and families are key partners in the work we do educating and supporting our students. Our Jesuit mission calls us to educate the whole person, and we know you share our commitment to seeing that students flourish at Georgetown in all parts of their experience — in the classroom, our living environments, student organizations, and all their interactions on the Hilltop. We are glad you are now part of our community!” Todd A. Olson, Ph.D. Vice President for Student Affairs
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ABOUT PARENT LEADERSHIP AND COMMITTEES The Georgetown Parents Giving Program, in coordination with University Advancement staff, raises approximately $10 Million+ in new gift commitments for the University each year, making it one of the most robust philanthropic parent communities in the nation. 6
Supporting Georgetown Whether through advancements in business and technology, breakthroughs in medicine and research, or by leading changes in law or social policy, gifts of every size help Georgetown have an even greater impact on the areas that matter most to our community. By investing in scholarships and student life, faculty and academic support, capital improvement, and transformative opportunities, we drive the University’s continued leadership and distinction in higher education.
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Your support of Georgetown University directly benefits thousands of Hoyas every day, enabling them to make a difference in their communities and around the world. There are many ways to make a gift today. For more information, please visit giving.georgetown.edu. The Parents Leadership Council is a philanthropic advisory and advocacy group with a focus on engaging parents of Georgetown students and fostering a strong sense of community. Serving as ambassadors on behalf of Georgetown, these parents lead by example, forging and maintaining key relationships among parents. As advisors, they enjoy deepening their connection with the University and interacting with senior administration members and other academic leaders. The overarching goal of each group is to enable the best possible educational opportunities at Georgetown for all students by providing philanthropic support. The McDonough School of Business (MSB) Parents Advisory Council focuses directly on the MSB and engages our community of parents in philanthropic, networking, and recruiting efforts. PAC members work directly with the Dean and Senior Associate Dean, who serves as the Director of the Undergraduate Program, to develop strategies for parents to support new initiatives, as well as sustain existing programs. Meg Pagonis Senior Director of Parent and Family Giving (202) 687-7873 mlc44@georgetown.edu Emma Kammerer Assistant Director of Parent and Family Giving (202) 687-3531 ek806@georgetown.edu
UNDERGRADUATES GIVE BACK TO GEORGETOWN The 1634 Society seeks to build a culture of underclassman philanthropy through educational initiatives, including the annual TAG (Thanking Alumni for Giving) Day during Philanthropy Awareness Week in the fall and the annual One for Georgetown fundraising campaign. The Senior Class Fund celebrates the accomplishments of the senior class and creates a lasting symbol of the importance of sustaining and strengthening Georgetown’s culture of philanthropy. During the 2018–2019 academic year, more than 58% of all undergraduate students made a gift to Georgetown through either the One for Georgetown or Senior Class Fund campaign, breaking the record set last year of 56.1%. These results continue to set Georgetown apart from our peer institutions in undergraduate student philanthropy as a best-in-class program. The Class of 2019 achieved an incredible 82% participation (1,398 donors in total) through the Senior Class Fund, breaking the Class of 2018’s senior class giving record of 81.2%. Senior class giving has seen tremendous growth in recent years, from 69% in 2012 to the record-breaking 82% this year. The 1634 Society’s One for Georgetown campaign for freshmen, sophomores, and juniors had a record year as well, achieving 49.7% participation, surpassing last year’s record of 47.6%, and also setting new individual class records for each of the freshman, sophomore, and junior classes.
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TRANSITION & FAMILY ENGAGEMENT Orientation, Transition & Family Engagement (OTF) is responsible for the seamless transition and acclimation of incoming students (and their families) to the Hilltop. The OTF leadership team consists of professional, full-time staff members and undergraduate students who have considerable experience with orientation and transition. Family Weekend Our annual Family Weekend invites families to the Hilltop for a weekend of catching up with their students and experiencing various 8
aspects of campus life. Family Weekend is the ideal opportunity to spend time with your student; meet his/her friends; visit with administrators and faculty; attend information sessions, sporting events, receptions, and performances; and learn more about the services and resources available on campus. Family Weekend is October 18–20, 2019. Registration will go live in mid-August. Please email us at family@georgetown.edu or call us at (202) 687-4505 if you have any questions. Registration The cost of Family Weekend covers up to five individuals. The fee covers meals, registration materials, publications, staffing, and other miscellaneous costs. Major credit cards are accepted as a form of payment online, and
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STAY IN TOUCH WITH US! Stay connected to what’s happening on campus and around the world with Georgetown alumni by visiting the university website at georgetown.edu.
credit cards, checks, and cash are accepted during onsite registration. All events and meals are covered by the registration fee unless otherwise noted. If the registration fee poses a hardship for your family, please email family@georgetown.edu about scholarship options. We look forward to welcoming you and your family to campus!
Hoya Family Newsletter Georgetown University offers a monthly newsletter for you — parents, spouses, grandparents, siblings, friends, and family — our partners in your student’s education. Our newsletters provide important information about events, updates, offerings, and much more. To sign up or find more information, please visit: family.georgetown.edu/newsletters. Matthew Barnes Director of Orientation, Transition & Family Engagement (Parents Weekend, Parent Newsletter) (202) 687-3704 mb2338@georgetown.edu
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Georgetown Athletics on Social Media guhoyas.com facebook.com/GeorgetownAthletics twitter.com/georgetownhoyas instagram.com/georgetownathletics youtube.com/user/ GeorgetownAthletics wearegeorgetown.com/tickets Download the “Georgetown Mobile” app where you can shop at the Bookstore, browse upcoming events, and so much more!
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ABOUT GEORGETOWN UNIVERSITY Located in a historic neighborhood in the nation’s capital, Georgetown offers rigorous academic programs, a global perspective, exciting ways to take advantage of Washington, D.C., and a commitment to social justice. Our community is a tight-knit group of remarkable individuals interested in intellectual inquiry and making a difference in the world. Academics Georgetown is home to a vibrant community of accomplished students, distinguished faculty members, and committed professional staff. Together we use different methods of innovative teaching, including dialogue and new technology, to realize our passion for learning across disciplines, campuses, and continents. Academics at Georgetown is heavily influenced by our Jesuit tradition of educating the whole person. The University has more than 12,000 undergraduate and graduate students who take classes at five locations: Main Campus, Medical Center, Law Center, School of Continuing Studies, and the University’s School of Foreign Service-Qatar. Georgetown has a large and diverse workforce that employs more than 5,000 faculty and staff members. 10
Georgetown’s nine schools offer a wide variety of intellectually rigorous programs designed to prepare students for many disparate careers and guide them toward their intellectual and professional goals.
Historic Roots Georgetown University is the oldest Catholic and Jesuit institution of higher learning in the United States. John Carroll’s founding of Georgetown College coincides with the birth of our nation. In 1789, Carroll secured the deed to 60 acres of land on a hilltop overlooking the village of Georgetown. Classes began in 1792. Within the first year, attendance grew to more than 40 students, from as far away as the West Indies. In 1817, the school awarded its first two bachelor’s degrees.
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Becoming Blue and Gray The Civil War (1861–1865) nearly closed Georgetown, as the student body dropped from 313 to 17 between 1859 and 1861. A total of 1,141 students and alumni enlisted in the war, serving in both the Union and Confederate forces. After the Second Battle of Bull Run (Manassas) in 1862, several campus buildings were turned into a temporary hospital. To celebrate the end of the Civil War, Georgetown students selected the colors blue (Union) and gray (Confederate) as the school’s official colors in 1876.
Georgetown Fast Facts President: John J. DeGioia (2001–present) Size of Main and Medical Campuses: 54 buildings on 104 acres Motto: Utraque Unum (both into one) Undergraduate Student Population: College: 3,644 School of Foreign Service: 1,438 McDonough School of Business: 1,296 School of Nursing & Health Studies: 457 Main Campus Faculty: Full-time: 869 Part-time: 801 Total: 1,670
For a virtual map of campus, please visit: maps.georgetown.edu.
Need-Blind Admissions and Meet-Full-Need Financial Aid In 1978, Georgetown began its historic commitment to meet the financial need of every undergraduate who merits admission. The University works to provide eligible students 100 percent of their demonstrated financial need through scholarships, loans, and other forms of assistance. Our practices mean that every eligible undergraduate student, once accepted, can afford to enroll. Each year over half of Georgetown undergraduates receive some form of financial assistance.
The Mascot Jack the Bulldog is the University’s official mascot — a well-known figure who is a beloved presence at Georgetown sports events. The class of 1964 brought the first Jack the Bulldog to campus in 1962. According to popular legend, the puppy refused to answer to the name that students gave him (Hoya) and only responded to “Jack.” The current mascot is often seen skateboarding across the court during basketball games.
Global Georgetown: 125+ different student nationalities 2,500+ international students 15,000+ alumni living abroad
What is a Hoya? Many years ago, when all Georgetown students were required to study Greek and Latin, the University’s teams were nicknamed “The Stonewalls.” It is suggested that a student, using Greek and Latin terms, started the cheer “Hoya Saxa,” which translates into “What Rocks.” The name proved popular and the term “Hoyas” was eventually adopted for all Georgetown teams.
University Leadership John J. DeGioia, Ph.D. is the 48th President of Georgetown University. For nearly four decades, Dr. DeGioia has worked to define and strengthen Georgetown University as a premier institution for education and research.
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THE FOUR UNDERGRADUATE SCHOOLS Georgetown College Georgetown College, the oldest Catholic and Jesuit college in the United States, offers undergraduate programs in arts, the sciences, humanities, languages, and the social sciences, with an emphasis on intellectual vitality, a global viewpoint, and community service. Christopher S. Celenza, Ph.D. Dean of the College Georgetown College Dean’s Office (COL) 303 Bunn Intercultural Center (202) 687-6045 college.georgetown.edu
School of Nursing & Health Studies Located in St. Mary’s Hall on the north side of Georgetown University’s 104-acre campus, the School of Nursing & Health Studies offers innovative academic programs in the health and health care fields, including health systems administration, health care management and policy, human science, global health, and nursing. Patricia Cloonan, Ph.D. Dean of the School of Nursing & Health Studies School of Nursing & Health Studies Dean’s Office (SNHS) St. Mary’s Hall, 2nd Floor (202) 687-3118 nhs.georgetown.edu
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The Edmund A. Walsh School of Foreign Service Founded in 1919, the Edmund A. Walsh School of Foreign Service — the oldest school of international affairs in the U.S. — offers undergraduate and graduate programs in international affairs, regional and comparative studies, and security studies. Joel Hellman, Ph.D. Dean of the School of Foreign Service Edmund A. Walsh School of Foreign Service Dean’s Office (SFS) 301 Bunn Intercultural Center (202) 687-5956 sfs.georgetown.edu
McDonough School of Business Located at the center of world politics and business in Washington, D.C., the McDonough School of Business offers undergraduate, MBA, and executive educational programs with an intensive focus on fostering leadership and a global perspective. Paul Almeida, Ph.D. (P’16, P’20) Dean and William R. Berkley Chair Robert E. McDonough School of Business Dean’s Office (MSB) 101 Hariri Building (202) 687-3851 msb.georgetown.edu
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CATHOLIC AND JESUIT HERITAGE The ideals and principles that have characterized Jesuit education for over 450 years are central to Georgetown’s mission and character. Drawing from this tradition, Georgetown fosters an environment where students can develop their unique gifts and insights through reflection, service, and intellectual inquiry. Students are challenged to engage in the world and become men and women in the service of others, especially the most vulnerable and disadvantaged members of the community.
sponsors rich academic and cultural programs in interreligious dialogue, and the University’s Office of Campus Ministry offers students, faculty, and staff the opportunity to worship within their respective traditions.
Catholicism’s rich and diverse intellectual tradition is central to Georgetown’s academic life. The University serves as a forum where issues of importance to society and the Church are considered in a spirit of mutual respect and dialogue. Students have opportunities for reflection and discussion on Catholic thought and teaching through academic coursework and programs, religious services, retreats, residence life programs, and campus ministry efforts. In keeping with the Catholic and Jesuit commitment to engage people of all faiths, Georgetown hosts and
Grounded in the belief that spiritual development is essential to personal growth, St. Ignatius placed prayer and reflection at the center of Jesuit life. Today, Georgetown celebrates this long tradition by providing pastoral care and opportunities for worship, reflection, and service to members of the community across a diversity of faiths. Exemplifying one of Georgetown’s core values of interreligious understanding, the Office of Campus Ministry supports six chaplaincies — Catholic, Protestant, Orthodox Christian, Jewish, Muslim, and Hindu — to provide
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2 | ABOUT GEORGETOWN worship services, pastoral counseling, and religious and educational programming for Georgetown students, faculty, and staff. These chaplaincies hold weekly religious services that are open to the entire campus community.
Office of Campus Ministry The office supports the integration of learning, faith, and service through a broad array of programs that engage students, faculty, staff, University leadership, and alumni in the understanding and practice of our religious identity, values, and commitments. Each year, thousands of individuals participate in the programs of the Office of Mission and Ministry: retreats, seminars, lectures, national and international immersion experiences, service projects, and opportunities for worship and spiritual reflection on campus, on location, and on-line. 113 Healy Hall (202) 687-5217 campusministry.georgetown.edu
ESCAPE Retreats ESCAPE is a non-denominational experience, open to students of all faith backgrounds and those who may not profess any particular faith. It is rooted in the Ignation tradition of contemplation and care of the whole person. ESCAPE’s Ignatian spirit invites students to reflect on where they are coming from, what gives meaning to their lives, and where they want to go during their years at Georgetown and beyond.
Loyola Retreats for First-Year Students Inspired by St. Ignatius’ own story of meeting his best friends in college, Loyola is a Catholic weekend retreat welcoming all students in their first year at Georgetown who want to deepen their friendships and grow in their faith. Activities will include Jesuit and student reflections, small group discussions on topics related to first-year student life, great food, and great company. The community environment on all our retreats is always welcoming, reverent, loving, and fun!
ACADEMIC ADVISING The richness and multiplicity of Georgetown’s programs and course offerings may be a source of perplexity to students. The advising system is designed to help students make responsible choices about programs and courses and to ensure they are aware of all the opportunities Georgetown offers in the undergraduate curriculum. Each school has its own Dean’s Office, and within each office there are advising deans who primarily handle new student issues.
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Additionally, each student is assigned a peer (student) advisor and, depending on school, may be assigned a faculty advisor as well. Although advising deans, faculty, and peer advisers may help students with problems of a general nature, their primary responsibility is to provide students with academic advice about courses, fulfillment of requirements, and choice of degree program. Throughout the semester, students will engage in meaningful discussions about academic goals and interests with their academic advisors.
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DIVERSITY RESOURCES Georgetown provides a strong network of diversityrelated resources and services to support its campus community. Faculty, staff, and administrators collaborate with students to foster a welcoming and inclusive community. The Office of Institutional Diversity, Equity & Affirmative Action (IDEAA) partners with students, faculty, and university leaders to achieve justice and equality in educational and employment opportunities. It also leads efforts to create an inclusive academic and work environment. The Center for Multicultural Equity and Access enhances the education of students historically denied access to Georgetown University because of their race or ethnicity. CMEA provides mentoring, multicultural programming, diversity education, and academic support. They work to create a community committed to education of the whole person and care for others. As a Catholic and Jesuit institution, Georgetown University values the dignity of all members of the university community, regardless of immigration status. The University is committed to supporting undocumented students and the unique
challenges they may face, and has convened a working group of representatives from a variety of offices across campus. The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Questioning (LGBTQ ) Resource Center provides education, programming, support services, and a voice for students, faculty, staff, and alumni of all sexual orientations and gender identities. The center helps community members understand sexual orientation and gender identity in the context of the many elements of a person’s identity. It seeks to establish a safe, inclusive, and welcoming environment for LGBTQ community members and promote better understanding and integration within the entire campus community. The Women’s Center supports, educates, and empowers women of all cultures, races, sexual orientations, and ages and provides a safe environment while respecting women’s abilities, spirituality, and differences. It provides both male and female students, faculty, and staff with information, services, and programs that address matters of concern to women. The center celebrates women’s achievements, works to end discrimination, and promotes social justice on campus and throughout the world. For more information: georgetown.edu/ campus-life/diversity-on-campus/diversityresources.
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THE OFFICE OF GLOBAL SERVICES The Office of Global Services (OGS) is proud of Georgetown University’s long history of welcoming people from around the world, of its tradition to care for each person according to his or her needs (cura personalis), and of its commitment to safeguard the dignity of all individuals. International Student & Scholar Services cherishes the diversity of cultural and religious backgrounds and philosophical viewpoints that our international community brings to the University. Each international student and each international scholar is a valued and respected member of our community.
Assistance is provided on a first-come-firstserved basis with the IS Advisor on duty.
We uphold a vision of the United States of America that affirms justice and equality, and one which condemns all acts of hate, violence, and bias which aim to diminish the humanity of a group or an individual. We believe this country’s founding principles endure and enlighten our discourse for all time. We will continue to work toward a world vision that values respect for all people and the talents they bring to our global society.
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Walk-in schedule during the school year: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday 1–4 p.m. Wednesday 10 a.m.–1 p.m.
International students are invited to contact OGS by appointment or walk-in. Appointments: Appointments are made for specific times with specific advisors. If your discussion involves changing status, extensions, a reduced course load, or any other complex situation, please make an appointment online: internationalservices. georgetown.edu/online-appointments. Walk-In Advising Schedule: Walk-in consultations are for quick 10- to 15-minute discussions on student issues. Scholars may use this time to request travel signatures. 16
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Photo by Cate Calogero Strasbourg, France in Spring 2017 Courtesy of the Office of Global Education
STUDY ABROAD The Office of Global Education facilitates undergraduate creditbearing study abroad opportunities. Serving Georgetown College, the Walsh School of Foreign Service, the McDonough School of Business, and the School of Nursing & Health Studies, OGE sends approximately 900 students abroad to earn academic credit in over 40 countries. Suite 210, Car Barn 3520 Prospect Street NW (202) 687-5867 studyabroad.georgetown.edu
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CAWLEY CAREER EDUCATION CENTER Cawley Career Education Center teaches students how to identify career opportunities that fit with their values, interests, personality, and skills. They facilitate specialized programs and create relationships to connect students with employers and generate internship and full-time opportunities. The Cawley Career Education Center integrates the Jesuit tradition in its work with students by caring for and encouraging the development of the whole person.
Appointments First-year students are encouraged to come to a 15-minute drop-in Monday–Friday, 1 to 3 p.m., to discuss Cawley Career Education Center resources; review résumés, cover letters, or other documents; or start planning their internship or job search.
Workshops and Events The Career Education Center provides a series of workshops throughout the year to help students with each step of the career search process. Some of their regular workshops include: •
Writing Effective Résumés and Cover Letters
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Introduction to Interviewing; Behavioral Interviewing; Case-Style Interviewing
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Orientation to the On-Campus Interviewing Program
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How to Find a Job or Internship
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Identifying Your Career Interests
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Networking for Beginners
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Walking Down the Graduate School Path
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Whether, When, and How to Apply to Law School
The Career Education Center also offers a variety of events throughout the year, such as career fairs, networking events with Georgetown alumni, industry panel discussions, and much more. 1 Leavey Center (202) 687-3493 careercenter.georgetown.edu
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LIFE AT GEORGETOWN SAFETY AND WELLNESS Georgetown uses an integrated approach to safety and security on campus and in the surrounding community, coordinating a network designed to provide a safe environment, prevent problems before they occur, respond swiftly and effectively when problems arise, and maintain essential services and business operations after a serious incident. In the event of any emergency situation on campus, members of the campus community should call the Georgetown University Police Department at (202) 687-4343. Georgetown Emergency Response Medical Service (GERMS) (202) 687-HELP or 687-4357 Chaplain-in-Residence On Call (during the academic year) (202) 677-0361 LiveSafe App: Encourage your student to download this app onto his/her mobile device as a safety resource and aid. SafeWalk: Allows users to add friends, share their location when they leave a location, stay in constant communication with those friends while they walk to their destination, and send a group chat when they reach their destination safely. If they run into trouble they can contact police from within the app.
Anonymous Tip: Users can anonymously reach GUPD to submit information about suspicious activity, harassment, noise complaints, mental health problems, and any other safety issues they may experience. Talk or Chat Options: Provides students with two-way communication with GUPD via chat or phone. Instant Emergency Connection: In the case of an emergency where students need immediate assistance, they can choose to contact 911 or the campus police. If they choose to call or message campus police, location tracking will begin, allowing officers to respond to their exact location.
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RESIDENTIAL LIVING The Office of Residential Life works with students in universityowned housing to build an inclusive and vibrant community that is dedicated to personal and academic excellence. Assistant Directors and Community Directors are experienced, masters-level professionals who manage the residence halls and apartment complexes. Their role is to create community, assist residents with problems, handle emergencies, encourage responsible behavior, and supervise the Resident Assistants. A professional staff member is available twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week, for emergency situations on campus. Resident Assistants (RAs) are upperclassmen who live in the residence halls, apartments, and townhouses. They initiate communitybuilding activities, help students adjust to college life, address personal issues, and maintain a respectful environment within the community. A few examples of the hundreds of programs sponsored by the Resident Assistants include going to D.C.-based political television shows, tours of the White House, an Art Expo, salsa night, and dinner with the Jesuits.
Residential Ministers, as part of the Office of Campus Ministry, are critical partners with Residential living in the care and development of residential students. Residential Ministers live in university residence halls and apartments to accompany and support students of any or no faith tradition. The twenty-five trained pastoral ministers represent a variety of faith traditions, professional careers, and personal backgrounds. Together with the full-time Campus Ministry staff, Residential Ministers embody Georgetown’s commitment to cura personalis by caring deeply for the spiritual, emotional, and social needs of all students. 100 Harbin Hall (202) 687-4560 studentliving.georgetown.edu
The Faculty-in-Residence (FIR) program provides opportunities for interaction outside of the classroom setting. Our FIRs are dedicated to outreach through formal and informal programming in the residence halls and the D.C. area. Facultyin-Residence participate by organizing post-lecture discussions following notable speakers, hosting dinner and movie events, working with the local embassies on in-hall programming opportunities, and attending a variety of late-night programs.
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DINING
Welcome to Hoya Hospitality! Georgetown provides a range of diverse dining options located throughout campus. There are a variety of meal plans to accommodate every student’s schedule and lifestyle. All freshmen and sophomore students are required to participate in a meal plan. For more information about the dining program and meal plans, please visit www.hoyaeats.com.
THE FRESH FOOD COMPANY Eat in & carry out to-go program | Leo O’Donovan Hall, Lower Level An all-you-care-to-eat dining hall. Starting with the freshest ingredients possible, they turn their kitchens inside out to create an environment where chefs craft every dish to order, in front of their guests.
5SPICE Eat in & carry out | Leo O’Donovan Hall, LEO|MKT, Upper Level Asian-Inspired. Come enjoy classic authentic dishes from China, Japan, Korea, Thailand, India, and Vietnam.
BODEGA MARKET Eat in & carry out | Leo O’Donovan Hall, LEO|MKT, Upper Level Convenience meets gourmet. Fresh, healthy meals on-the-go so you can stay focused on what’s important. www.collegiateparent.com/school/georgetown-university
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BULLDOG TAVERN Eat in, carry out & Tapingo | Healey Family Student Center Full-service restaurant and bar serving American fare. Perfect place for socializing and latenight hang outs.
CHICK-FIL-A® Eat in & carry out | Leavey Center, Hoya Court Fresh chicken sandwiches, nuggets, and party platters. Hot and cold sides — even milkshakes! Wake up with breakfast biscuits and hash browns.
CROP CHOP Eat in, carry out & Tapingo | Leavey Center, Hoya Court Salads and smoothies made with fresh, real ingredients.
EINSTEIN BROS. BAGELS® Eat in, carry out & Tapingo | Car Barn, 2nd Floor Freshly baked bagels, breakfast sandwiches, lunch sandwiches, and coffee.
LAUNCH TEST KITCHEN Eat in & carry out | Leo O’Donovan Hall, LEO|MKT, Upper Level Rotating concept. Launch doesn’t just change menus all the time, it changes concepts! Enjoy Burger Shack, East Coast Seafood, Republic of Spice, and more!
OLIVE BRANCH Eat in & carry out | Leo O’Donovan Hall, LEO|MKT, Upper Level Mediterranean-inspired. Italy, Spain, and Greece are just a few of the countries you’ll be able to enjoy here.
P.O.D MARKET Convenience store | Pre-Clinical Science Building Convenience store items. Grab ‘n go sandwiches, sushi, soup, and baked goods. Bottled beverages and snacks. 22
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UNIVERSITY BOOKSTORE Looking to buy textbooks for class, a new laptop, or Hoya gear for the next athletic game? Look no further than to your Georgetown Barnes & Noble Bookstore! Your newly renovated Bookstore stocks school supplies, the latest novels on the New York Times bestsellers list, dorm supplies, or an iPad. Save all year round by taking advantage of the everyday institutional discount on Apple notebooks and iMacs to all Georgetown students, faculty, and
staff. If you are an incoming first year and looking to purchase a new Apple notebook, the Bookstore has the recommended Apple notebooks and accessories. The Georgetown Bookstore is your one-stop shop centrally located in the Leavey Center. Not only can you buy new, used, and digital textbooks, but can also rent them. We even price match Amazon and Barnes & Noble’s website. Download our app, My College Bookstore, for upcoming promotions. Leavey Center (202) 687-7482 georgetown.bncollege.com
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CLUBS AND ACTIVITIES The Center for Student Engagement (CSE) professional staff advisors work collaboratively with undergraduate and graduate students to create an engaging and vibrant cocurricular experience. By empowering current Georgetown students, we help them develop practical leadership and social skills that complement and enhance the classroom experience. Georgetown University is home to over 250 student organizations that contribute immensely to shaping campus life and culture. Student organizations provide events and activities central to the student experience while also allowing opportunities for students to develop a variety of valuable leadership skills. The wide range of student organizations ensures that each student can find at least one club that supports an identity, culture, professional or academic discipline, recreational activity, or general interest that matches theirs. 316 Leavey Center (202) 687-3704 getinvolved.georgetown.edu
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ATHLETICS Georgetown Athletics Georgetown is home to 29 Division I varsity programs and 750 student-athletes and has a distinctive identity in intercollegiate athletics. Inspired by the University’s Jesuit identity and educational mission, our athletics program seeks to develop the talents, character, and leadership qualities of all student-athletes and members of our community. We aspire for our coaches and student-athletes to exemplify the excellence and integrity of the Georgetown community. guhoyas.com Don’t forget to pick up some Hoya gear at the Bookstore or online: shop.guhoyas.com Purchase tickets for men’s and women’s basketball, football, men’s and women’s lacrosse, and men’s soccer online: wearegeorgetown.com/tickets.
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AND RECREATION Athletic Department McDonough Arena (202) 687-2435 guhoyas.com
Yates Field House operates on academic year hours from late August through mid-May.
Campus Recreation Intramural (IM) Sports provides university students, faculty, and staff the opportunity to participate in recreational sport leagues, tournaments, and special events throughout the academic year. More than 2,500 students participate each year in events such as flag football, basketball, softball, soccer, and volleyball. Our overall program calendar offers a diverse range of events appropriate for all experience levels, as events often include both “competitive” and “recreational” formats. The Club Sports program features over 30 teams, ranging from rugby to ice hockey to equestrian.
Main Floor Monday–Thursday: 6 a.m.–midnight Friday: 6 a.m.–10 p.m. Saturday and Sunday: 9 a.m.–10 p.m. Pool Monday–Thursday: 6:30 a.m.–10 p.m. Friday: 6:30 a.m.–9 p.m. Saturday and Sunday: 9 a.m.–9 p.m. Georgetown University grants Yates Field House members the privilege of bringing guests into the Field House. For security reasons, all guests must present a photo ID before being allowed into the building. Guest fees are $6 for guests of students and $12 for guests of non-student members.
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3 | LIFE AT GEORGETOWN
EVENTS AND TRADITIONS Hoyas stay busy with schoolwork, sports, clubs, and events put on by the Center for Student Engagement and the Office of Advancement. Here are some favorites: Bookending the Georgetown experience, New Student and Senior Convocations introduce and showcase key elements of Georgetown’s history and symbols. Students experience the University’s traditions, such as academic regalia and the Alma Mater, and learn about Georgetown’s founding values and commitments, including the Honor Pledge. All students participating in each Convocation don robes and alumni parents are also invited to don robes to signify their role as continuing members of the Georgetown family. Georgetown Weeks of Welcome (GWOW) take place over the first six weeks of the fall semester and involve large-scale programming to welcome new students, returning students, faculty, and staff back to campus for the new academic year.
and traditions of Georgetown with student organizations, performances, and food. The weekend’s signature event is the Homecoming Tailgate: a time-honored tradition of Homecoming Weekend that brings Hoyas together for great food and live music before the Homecoming football game. The Spring Concert is hosted by the Georgetown Program Board every spring for thousands of students. The whole campus gets involved in choosing which artists they want to perform. The Bash — free food, games, music, and giveaways — happens before the concert! Rangila is an annual charity showcase hosted by the South Asian Society before Thanksgiving. It features a variety of exciting dances and performances from different regions of South Asia. Rangila most recently raised $15,000 for The Next Purpose, an organization dedicated to providing medical facilities to remote regions of Nepal. For more information, please visit getinvolved.georgetown.edu.
The Big Hunt is an annual D.C.-wide scavenger hunt for first-year and transfer students. New Hoyas have the chance to explore D.C., search for clues, make friends, and win great prizes in this all-day adventure! Past prizes have included dinner at 1789, box seats at the Verizon Center for a Georgetown basketball game, gift cards to Tombs and Baked & Wired, and more. Each fall, Georgetown students and Hoya alumni from around the world gather at their home on the Hilltop in the tradition that unites them all: Homecoming Weekend! Homecoming kicks off for students with Traditions Day, which celebrates the history 26
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10 THINGS A HOYA SHOULD DO BEFORE GRADUATION 1
Step around the seal in front of Healy for four years, even if you’re not superstitious.
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Witness sunrise from the Lincoln Memorial steps.
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Cool off in Dahlgren Fountain after posing for a photo on John Carroll’s lap.
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Meet the Jesuits and Jack the Bulldog. Double points for a picture with both! Wait in line for a GUGS burger. Yes, it’s worth the wait.
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Trick-or-treat at the embassies on Halloween.
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Cheer on Coach Ewing and the basketball team at the Verizon Center.
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Eat a Chicken Madness from Wisemiller’s Deli.
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Get a brownie sundae at The Tombs.
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Walk around the Tidal Basin while the cherry trees are blossoming.
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4 | STUDENT SERVICES
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ACADEMIC RESOURCE AND WRITING Academic Resource Center The Academic Resource Center (ARC) provides students with academic strategies and individualized support needed for academic success and inclusion within the Georgetown community. They offer the following support services: •
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Disability Support: Accommodations for students with disabilities that facilitate equity and access to services, programs, and facilities. The Academic Resource Center strives to meet the diverse needs of students with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973.
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Student-Athlete Support: Academic coaching to empower studentathletes to become student-centered learners and enhance their academic performance.
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Academic Support: Assistance in study skills necessary for academic achievement through individual consultations, workshops, and tutoring services.
The Academic Resource Center strives to work collaboratively with the academic deans’ offices and other university offices to ensure that students receive the necessary support to achieve their personal, academic, and professional goals. 333 Leavey Center (202) 687-8354
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GOCARD The Georgetown One Card (GOCard) is the official identification card of Georgetown University and much more! It’s the way to pay for purchases on and off campus including laundry, printing and copying, and textbooks at the Georgetown Bookstore. The GOCard is used for:
CENTER CENTER Writing Center The Writing Center offers free peer tutoring to all enrolled students. Trained graduate and undergraduate student tutors will assist students at any stage of the writing process from initial brainstorming to final revisions. While they accept walk-ins, they encourage students to register online for an appointment so that tutors can provide the most effective feedback over a series of meetings rather than during a single session. Lauinger Library 217A Sunday–Thursday from 11 a.m.–8 p.m. or 9 p.m. Email writingcenter@georgetown.edu or visit writingcenter.georgetown.edu.
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Debit card (on and off campus)
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Dining card
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Departmental account card
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Laundry card
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Print and copy card
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Parking card
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Bank (PNC) card
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Student Advantage discount card
Leavey Center Bookstore (202) 687-2700 GOCard.georgetown.edu Can I check my student’s account or balance? The only way to check your student’s GOCard account or balance is if he/she shares that information with you. We are not legally permitted to provide you that information, and your student is not legally obligated to share that information with you. However, if your student has provided the necessary information, please visit: onlinecardoffice.georgetown.edu.
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4 | STUDENT SERVICES
HEALTH CENTER The Student Health Center is staffed by primary care physicians and nurse practitioners with particular training and experience in college health. They are located in Darnall Hall. Students should bring their student identification card (GOCard) and their insurance card every time they visit the center. Students can schedule an appointment by calling (202) 687-2200. Note: Please specify whether you are scheduling an appointment at Main Campus or Law Center Campus. Visit mymedstar.org to use MyMedStar Connect, an online service available 24/7 that allows students to: •
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View summaries of their visit(s)
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Request a prescription renewal
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Review most lab and test results
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Find a doctor
A comprehensive list of services provided by the Student Health Center can be found online: studenthealth.georgetown.edu/ medical-care/services.
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COUNSELING AND PSYCHIATRIC SERVICES Counseling and Psychiatric Services (CAPS) serves as the University’s primary mental health agency for its students and campus community. They provide a broad range of confidential psychological and psychiatric services to undergraduate, graduate, medical, and law students at Georgetown University for a variety of student concerns and issues. They offer free evaluations, crisis assessment and interventions, referral to community resources, consultation, support and therapy groups, and outreach programming. Evaluations are typically defined as one session with a CAPS psychologist or social worker. Every week, students are able to walk in to CAPS to talk one-on-one with a clinician to evaluate concerns and formulate a treatment plan as needed. If ongoing mental health services are needed after the period of evaluation, then there is a fee for service at
CAPS for individual sessions, while group counseling remains free of charge. The fee for each individual psychotherapy session is $10 and the fee for each psychiatry visit is $15. For students in the Georgetown Scholars Program (GSP), individual services remain free of charge after the evaluation. In cases of financial hardship, CAPS will work to make services available. Monday–Friday: 9 a.m.–5 p.m. Saturday–Sunday: closed During business hours: (202) 687-6985 After-hours emergencies: (202) 444-PAGE (7243) (Ask to speak to on-call clinician) studenthealth.georgetown.edu/mental-health
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4 | STUDENT SERVICES
OFFICE OF BILLING AND PAYMENT SERVICES The Office of Billing and Payment Services oversees billing, payment processing, refunds, and IRS Form 1098-T generation for students of Georgetown University in addition to providing cashiering functions and check distribution for the University as a whole. How do I get the tuition bill and when is payment due? The Office of Billing and Payment Services does not mail out paper bills. Tuition bills are available online in Student Account Services. Access to eStatements defaults only to students. However, students can give their parents authorization to their student account. Payment due dates are listed on the eStatements as well as the Office of Billing and Payment Services website. 32
In an effort to provide students and parents with additional flexibility when making payments, Georgetown will accept payment by credit/debit card from all students and their authorized users. White-Gravenor Building, Lower Level (202) 687-7100 Monday–Friday from 9 a.m.–5 p.m. studentaccounts.georgetown.edu
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HOYA LINGO Here are some terms and acronyms you may find helpful when talking with your student about life on campus.
GUSA: Georgetown University Student Association
CAPS: Counseling and Psychiatric Services
Leo’s: Leo J. O’Donovan Hall (the dining hall)
CMEA: Center for Multicultural Equity and Access CSE: Center for Student Engagement CSJ: Center for Social Justice DOPS: Department of Public Safety DPAC: Davis Performing Arts Center GERMS: Georgetown Emergency Response Medical Service GOCard: Georgetown One Card
GUTS: Georgetown University Transportation Shuttle ICC: Bunn Intercultural Center
MSB: McDonough School of Business NHS: School of Nursing & Health Studies NSO: New Student Orientation OIP: Office of International Programs RA: Resident Assistant Red Square: Center of student activity on campus SFS: Edmund A. Walsh School of Foreign Service
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5 | IMPORTANT DATES
IMPORTANT DATES FALL 2019
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Friday, August 23
Move-in day for new students
Sunday, August 25
New Student Convocation/Arrival of returning students
Monday, August 5
New student registration
Wednesday, August 28
Classes begin
Monday, September 2
Labor Day holiday
Friday, September 6
Last day to add/drop a class
Monday, October 14
Columbus Day holiday
Friday, October 18 – Sunday, October 20
Parent and Family Weekend begins/Parent Board meetings on campus
Wednesday, November 27
Thanksgiving recess begins
Monday, December 9
Classes end
Thursday, December 12
Exams begin
Friday, December 20
Exams end www.Georgetown.edu
SPRING 2020 Wednesday, January 8
Class registration for new students/Classes begin
Monday, January 20
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
Friday, January 17
Last day to add/drop a class
Monday, February 17
Presidents’ Day
Friday, March 6
Spring break begins
Wednesday, April 8
Easter break begins
Monday, April 6
Early class registration begins for following fall term
Tuesday, April 28
Classes end
Friday, May 1
Exams begin
Saturday, May 9
Exams end
Sunday, May 10
Add/drop reopens for fall
Thursday, May 14
Senior Convocation
Friday, May 15
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