Dear Students,
We hope that you are well and settling into life on the Hilltop.
The beginning of each academic year is a time of promise and opportunity. It is also a time to reflect on the values that animate our life at Georgetown.
When you chose to come to Georgetown, you chose to join a distinctive community, one rooted in a 500-year-old tradition of Catholic and Jesuit education and enriched by the remarkable resources of our home in Washington, DC.
One of the hallmarks of our community is the opportunity to engage with other students and to learn and grow outside the classroom. Co-curricular life at Georgetown is rich and varied. Whether you are a first-year or a returning student, you have the opportunity to explore a wide range of campus organizations and activities. The coming weeks provide many events and activities hosted by student organizations and Georgetown Weeks of Welcome provide even further opportunities for engagement.
We encourage you to learn more about and take advantage of the following campus resources.
CAB Fair
The Council of Advisory Boards Fair (“CAB Fair”) will be held Saturday, September 10, 2022. We encourage you to attend and learn about the hundreds of student organizations that offer the chance to connect with other students, develop leadership skills, express creativity and contribute to our vibrant community. You have many choices, and we encourage you to consider these choices carefully.
We remind you that Georgetown University does not support a social Greek system. Social fraternities and sororities are not eligible for access to University benefits, nor do they have the benefit of University oversight. Georgetown’s decision not to support a social Greek system reflects our concerns for the safety and well-being of our students and is rooted in the values that have animated this university for more than two centuries.
Mental Well-Being Resources on Our Every Hoya Cares Resource Center
The Every Hoya Cares Online Resource Center can assist community members seeking to support their mental well-being. This comprehensive site provides information on the on- and off-campus resources available to Georgetown students — many of which are free and confidential. The online resource center can be accessed on your phone, tablet or computer.
Student Health Center
The Student Health Center is a valuable resource and available for students by appointment. It is staffed by primary care physicians and nurses with particular training and experience in college health.
Spirituality and Campus Ministry
Campus Ministry is a vital resource to all students and a leading partner in the work of intellectual, social and spiritual formation across the University. On-campus worship opportunities include Roman Catholic, Protestant, Jewish, Muslim, Orthodox Christian and Dharmic worship services. Georgetown’s John Main Center also encourages the daily personal practice of meditation. Visit the Campus Ministry website for a schedule of religious services and more information about Campus Ministry resources and programs.
Campus Recreation
As the primary recreation and fitness provider for the Georgetown University community, Campus Recreation at Yates Field House provides fitness and wellness programs and spaces for Georgetown students, faculty and staff. Visit the Campus Recreation website for more information about facilities, programs and hours.
Code of Student Conduct
Georgetown’s tradition of Jesuit education honors the worth and dignity of all members of our community. An important expression of the values at the heart of this tradition is the Code of Student Conduct. All Georgetown students are expected to know and to abide by the code. Please read the code carefully and familiarize yourselves with it. If you have questions, please contact the Office of Student Conduct at studentconduct@georgetown.edu.
Additional Campus Resources
Within the Division of Student Affairs, we provide a number of additional campus resources to support students. Visit this Campus Resources web page for more information.
Our most cherished values include respect for the value of each individual and inclusion. We are a community of people who bring diverse experiences, identities and traditions to the Hilltop. When we come together in this community, these differences enrich our life together.
We encourage you to take advantage of the many organizations and opportunities available to you on campus, to meet your fellow Hoyas and to explore and experience the richness and diversity of life on the Hilltop.
Hoya Saxa!
Dr. Jeanne F. Lord
Interim Vice President for Student Affairs
Dr. Erika Cohen Derr
Interim Associate Vice President for Student Affairs