As the university continues to respond to the evolving circumstances of the COVID-19 pandemic, we are committed to providing up-to-date information to our community. Below you will find this week’s new and updated answers to frequently asked questions regarding university news, policies and resources. Our full list of frequently asked questions is available on the COVID-19 Resource Center.
Who can I contact for resources related to instructional continuity and technology?
You can contact the University Information Services Service Center and 1-855-687-4949, 202-687-4949 or help@georgetown.edu. Visit UIS Work Wherever You Are web page for important information on how to set up (and secure) your virtual office. You’ll also find a host of tools to help you communicate, collaborate, share/access files and work more efficiently related to Google Apps, Zoom and Help and Training.
Faculty can visit the instructional continuity website and Office of the Provost website for additional information and tips related to the transition to virtual learning.
Where can I find COVID-19 health information for Georgetown University community members?
The COVID-19 Health Information page provides more information about COVID-19 cases confirmed to Georgetown University, what to do if you are feeling sick and guidance for preventing community spread. The Mental Health and Telehealth Resources page provides information about well-being resources and virtual meetings that can connect you with mental health and telehealth professionals. Visit the CDC website for the most up-to-date COVID-19 information and federal guidance.
When will in-person Commencement ceremonies occur?
Based on federal and state guidance, we have made the determination that it will be necessary to postpone in-person Commencement activities to a time in which we can safely convene as a community. We are committed to holding Commencement ceremonies and will ensure that our students and families have as much time to prepare as possible. In the time ahead, we will develop our plans and communicate updates as our planning for these rescheduled ceremonies advances. Given the nature of graduating medical students’ roles and responsibilities over the coming year, the School of Medicine will hold a virtual Commencement ceremony on May 17 instead of a future in-person ceremony.
Will there be virtual celebrations for the Class of 2020?
On Saturday, May 16 at 1 p.m. EDT, the university community will convene virtually to recognize the Class of 2020. As part of this ceremony, degrees will be awarded to undergraduate, graduate, and professional students of Georgetown College, Graduate School of Arts and Sciences, the Georgetown Law, School of Nursing and Health Studies, Walsh School of Foreign Service, Georgetown University in Qatar, McDonough School of Business, School of Continuing Studies and McCourt School of Public Policy.
The School of Medicine will host a Commencement Ceremony, virtually, on Sunday, May 17 at 11 a.m.
Details about these events (as well as some additional gatherings) are available on the Commencement website.
How will students receive their diplomas?
Georgetown diplomas will be mailed from Jostens to the permanent address currently on file in MyAccess. Students can update their permanent address up until Monday, May 18, 2020.