Dear Students,
In 2000, after a series of tragic events on campus, students organized the first Georgetown Day to bring the community together, including students, staff and faculty.
This year, we will mark Georgetown Day on Friday, April 29.
We encourage you to attend the activities organized by the Georgetown Program Board on the Hilltop that day if they do not conflict with your scheduled classes (schedule below).
To help ensure the health, safety and well-being of the Georgetown community and our neighbors, all students are expected to abide by the following guidance:
- Friday, April 29 is a class instruction day. Faculty expect full participation in scheduled classes. If you are enrolled in a class scheduled to meet, you should attend class, unless your professor has made other arrangements.
- You and any guests must follow all aspects of the Code of Student Conduct (Code) at all times. You should be familiar with these policies.
- Violations of the Code, both on and off campus, will be taken seriously. University officials will be present on Georgetown Day to attend to the safety and well-being of the campus community and the surrounding neighborhoods and to uphold the behavioral standards outlined in the Code. Failure to comply with a directive of a University official is a violation of the Code.
- If you are a graduating student, serious violations of the Code of Student Conduct will result in loss of your privilege to attend graduation activities or the Commencement ceremony and/or to have guests attend the ceremony.
- On-campus residential communities will have measures in place to manage the safety of particular areas of campus. Access to some residential areas may be restricted due to capacity limitations and safety concerns.
- For off-campus residents, noise and disruptive behavior are violations of the Code. In the interest of fostering our shared community, please remember that University policy states: “Excessive noise inside or outside a building is unacceptable.” Regardless of the hour, if noise can be heard beyond the property line, it is likely too noisy. SNAP and, if needed, the Metropolitan Police Department, will be on call throughout the day as well.
- All current public health policies remain in effect, including the indoor mask requirement and guest policy.
We thank you for taking these requirements seriously for Georgetown Day, and look forward to joining the community for the excellent schedule of events.
Sincerely,
Robert M. Groves
Provost
Jeanne Lord
Interim Vice President for Student Affairs
Schedule of Events
Class Banner Competition
April 28, 3 – 6 p.m.
Copley Lawn
Class Jeopardy Trivia Competition
April 28, 6:30 – 7:30 p.m.
Gaston Hall
Faculty and Staff Breakfast
April 29, 7:30 – 9:30 a.m.
Copley Formal Lounge
Used Book Sale
April 29, 9:30 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Healy Lawn outside Lauinger Library
Blessing of the Jesuit Graves
April 29, 10 a.m.
Jesuit Cemetery
Brunch with the Jesuits
April 29, 10:30 – 11:30 a.m.
Dahlgren Quadrangle
GU Pep Band Performance
April 29, 11 a.m.
Healy Lawn
Community Barbeque
April 29, 11:30 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Healy Lawn
Build a Bulldog
April 29, 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Copley Lawn
GU Jawani Flashmob
April 29, 1 p.m.
Healy Circle
Class Obstacle Course Competition
April 29, 3 – 4 p.m.
Healey & Copley Lawns
Food Trucks
April 29, 3:30 – 5:30 p.m.
Healy Circle