Dear Students,
Easter break takes place after the conclusion of classes on Wednesday, April 5, with classes resuming on Tuesday, April 11. Please review the following important reminders and opportunities related to Easter break.
Easter Break Transportation Options
Airport shuttles will be offered to Reagan National Airport (DCA) and Dulles International Airport (IAD) from the Georgetown Bus Turnaround on Wednesday, April 5. Return shuttles are offered on Monday, April 10. Advance sign-up is not required.
There are also GUTS-to-public transit options to DCA/IAD and Union Station, including:
- Rosslyn GUTS Route: GUTS drops off at Metro Blue Line to DCA and Silver Line to IAD (new). Includes new weekend 12 p.m. – 12 a.m. service.
- Dupont Circle GUTS Route: GUTS drops off near Metro Red Line to Union Station. Includes new weekend 12 p.m. – 12 a.m. service.
- Law Center GUTS Route and Downtown Shuttle Route: GUTS drops off a few blocks from Union Station. The Downtown Route now includes Sunday service.
- Georgetown-Union Station Circulator Route: There are multiple pickup locations along Wisconsin Avenue NW to Union Station for $1.
On and Off-Campus Housing
Residence halls and apartments do not close for Easter break. The Harbin 104 Key room will operate during its normal hours of 8 a.m. – 10 p.m.
If you and your roommates will not be in your housing over Easter break, please take the following steps to appropriately prepare your space while you’re away:
- Prevent pest issues by taking out all trash and recycling, putting all food in airtight containers, wiping down surfaces and sweeping/vacuuming.
- Clean personal refrigerators and dispose of perishable food that may spoil.
- Turn the heater in your space to medium temperature or 60°.
- Unplug all electronic devices.
- Take all valuable and necessary items with you, such as your passport, photo ID, cash, medications, laptops, etc.
- Turn off all lighting.
- Close and lock all windows and doors.
Campus Operations
- Campus Dining: Please note the Easter break hours and operations for campus dining locations. Students staying on campus for spring break may use their meal plans at Epicurean.
- Mail & Packages: The Leavey Mail Room located in the North Gallery of the Leavey Center next to Royal Jacket will be open for service 9 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Monday – Thursday, and will be closed on Friday, April 7. If you have any packages waiting at the Mail Room, please pick them up before departing for Easter break.
- Amazon Hub Locker+: The Amazon pickup location in the Leavey Center East Hallway is open 9 a.m. – 7 p.m. Monday – Friday, and 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. Saturday – Sunday.
- Bookstore: The campus bookstore will be open 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday – Friday and closed on Saturday – Sunday.
- Food Pantry: The Hoya Hub food pantry is available during the operating hours of the Leavey Center.
- Libraries: Lauinger Library will be open from 8 a.m. – 10 p.m. Wednesday – Saturday, and closed on Sunday. The Bioethics Research Library, Blommer Science Library, School of Continuing Studies Library, and individual service points will also have modified schedules; see library.georgetown.edu/hours for detailed hours.