Dear Students,
Easter break takes place after the conclusion of classes on Wednesday, April 16, with classes resuming on Tuesday, April 22. Please review the following important reminders and opportunities related to Easter break.
School of Medicine students should follow the curricular holiday schedule (April 18-20) outlined in the student handbook.
If operational details change, they will be updated here.
Easter Break Transportation Options
There are GUTS-to-public transit options to DCA, Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Union Station. Please visit OTM’s website for detailed schedules, including hours of operation:
- Rosslyn GUTS Route: GUTS drops off at the Rosslyn Metrorail station, where students can take the Blue Line to DCA and the Silver Line to IAD.
- Dupont Circle GUTS Route: GUTS drops off near the Dupont Circle Metrorail station, where students can take the Red Line to Union Station.
- Capitol Campus GUTS Route: GUTS drops off a few blocks from Union Station.
- The Union Station and Gallery Place Loops drop off at Union Station, as well as the Gallery Place/Chinatown Metrorail station, where students can take the Yellow Line to DCA.
Hilltop Campus Operations
- Campus Dining: Please note the Easter break hours and operations for campus dining locations. Students staying on campus for Easter 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 18. 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 for normal hours on Thursday, open Friday 10 a.m.-4 p.m., closed Saturday and Sunday and open with normal hours on Monday.
- Food Pantry: The Hoya Hub food pantry is available during the operating hours of the Leavey Center.
- Libraries: Please visit the library’s website for hours of operation.
- UIS: UIS services will be closed on Friday, April 18.
Capitol Campus Operations
- Campus Dining: Select dining facilities will remain open. The Commons, located at 125 E Street, will be closed. Whisk and The Local, both located at the Law Center, will be closed on Friday, April 18, and resume operations on Monday, April 21.
- 55H Mail Service: The mail room will remain open during regular business hours Monday through Thursday, and will be closed on Friday, April 18.
- IST Service Desk: IST services will be closed beginning Friday, April 18, for the Easter Weekend. Services will resume on Monday.
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 and rodent 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 lights.
- Close and lock all windows and doors, including the deadbolt on the primary entrance to your space.
55H students should contact the front desk between the hours of 8:30 a.m.-10 p.m. for access issues. After 10 p.m., students should call the Resident Fellow on duty at 202-302-6524 if they have access issues.
Public Health Reminders
On March 25, DC Health reported a case of measles in an individual who traveled through DC, and is sharing information about possible exposure sites. To learn about measles and additional public health resources, please visit the Georgetown University Public Health Team’s new website.
Safety Information
In the case of an emergency, contact the Georgetown University Police Department (GUPD) at 202-687-4343 or the Capitol Campus Department of Public Safety (DPS) at (202) 662-9325. If off campus, contact 911.