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.
Please refer to the Fall 2020 Plan website for the full lists of Fall 2020 FAQs, the Georgetown University Community Compact and messages to the community about the fall semester.
General FAQs
What funding resources in addition to financial aid are available to students experiencing financial hardship during the COVID-19 pandemic?
The COVID-19 Relief Fund provides grants to assist with emergency expenses not already met by need-based financial aid the applicant is receiving from Georgetown or other sources. The maximum amount of an individual grant will be $600. The grants are not loans and are not expected to be paid back.
Students on the Main Campus, School of Continuing Studies or School of Nursing and Health Studies can submit an application by Tuesday, September 15 to apply for funds for Summer and Fall 2020 costs.
Please note that Georgetown Law students and medical students can apply for support through separate application processes on their respective campuses. Georgetown Scholars Program (GSP) students should apply for COVID-19 grant funding through the GSP Necessity Fund.
What is Georgetown’s health and safety plan for the Fall 2020 semester?
Please visit our Health and Safety Information page to learn more about Georgetown’s health and safety guidelines, COVID-19 testing requirements and related information.
Health and Safety
How often do I need to get tested for COVID-19?
Please visit our COVID-19 Testing Protocol page to learn more about Georgetown’s COVID-19 testing requirements.
How is Georgetown notifying community members of positive COVID-19 cases on or near campus?
Each Monday, the University updates the Positive COVID-19 Cases on or Near Campus page and notifies the community of the prior week’s testing results of positive cases on and near campus through a public health alert. To receive the public health alert, subscribe to Daily COVID-19 Updates.