Dear Students,
This weekend we will celebrate Homecoming and welcome generations of Hoyas and their families back to the Hilltop for a range of exciting events. I hope that you will attend and enjoy these events and play an active role in making our campus a safe and welcoming environment for everyone.
With thousands of additional guests and visitors on campus and in the neighborhood, there will be additional daytime and evening monitoring of our campus and neighborhood. It is important that we support our athletes, our pride in being Hoyas and the community that we build together. I also need to ensure that our joy in community is safe and inclusive of the needs of all who call Georgetown home. Please note that the additional measures described below are done with that intention in mind. I hope you will join me in being champions (both on and off the field) of our values.
Please note several important reminders and requests:
- Students must follow all aspects of the Code of Student Conduct (the Code) at all times, and students are responsible for the actions of their guests. Violations of the Code, both on and off campus, will be taken seriously. Failure to comply with a directive of a university official or law enforcement officer is a violation of the Code. If an individual at your residence or property violates the Code, you are responsible for their behaviors, regardless of whether or not an individual is also a Georgetown student.
- Excessive Noise and disruptive behavior are violations of the Code. The Code states: “Excessive noise inside or outside a building infringes upon the community’s right to peace and quiet and is prohibited at all times. For non-university owned properties, if noise can be heard beyond the property line, it is probably excessive, taking into account the time and the nature of the activity generating the sound.” Behaviors creating excessive noise potentially implicate Code violation “Failure to Meet Off-Campus Living Expectations.” Students who are found responsible for violating the Code will be held accountable.
- Village A rooftops and Alumni Square will be monitored by university and security staff.To ensure fire safety at all times, there will be designated security monitoring Village A and Alumni Square and enforced capacity limitations, coordinated by GUPD and Residential Living. Village A and Alumni Square residents will be able to access their residences normally.
- Open containers of alcohol are prohibited in public spaces on and off campus. Please note that, in addition to university policy violations, the Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) can issue a field arrest citation for possession of an open container of alcohol.
- Please do not purchase any beverages in glass bottles, as they can be dangerous when discarded or broken. Glass bottles may be confiscated.
- Please be aware of your surroundings and take advantage of safety resources like the LiveSafe mobile app, Safe Rides and Late Night Shuttles to stay safe and secure this weekend.
Thank you for helping to welcome home our Hoya community and represent the university well in our neighborhood.
Hoya Saxa!
Eleanor JB Daugherty, Ed.D.
Vice President for Student Affairs