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Academics

Georgetown University's Jesuit roots are reflected in its educational mission of "care for the whole person." This helps to foster a vibrant intellectual atmosphere, one where classroom learning is "balanced with extracurricular learning and development." The school is also rooted in a spirit of "restless inquiry," and students are encouraged to constantly question the world around them, whether-for example-in a robust study abroad program at Georgetown's villa outside of Florence, Italy, or an undergraduate course aimed at fighting wrongful convictions. Along with its many stellar academic programs, the university features the standout School of Foreign Service, which, thanks to its direct proximity to Washington D.C., offers key internships in government, "high-profile guest speakers," and one-of-a-kind networking opportunities, like the chance to discuss conflict resolution with ambassadors.

Regardless of major, all Hoyas have access to a "great selection of very knowledgeable professors, split with a good proportion of those who are experienced in realms outside of academia...and career academics." Undergrads also report that the faculty tend to be "fantastic scholars and teachers" and are "generally available to students." Even better, professors are typically "interested in getting to know you as a person (if you put forth the effort to talk to them and go to office hours)." Finally, while classes are rather rigorous, students emphasize that "Georgetown is...a place where people work very, very hard without feeling like they are in direct competition."

Student Body

Georgetown's global reach is certainly reflected in its student body. With undergraduates hailing from all 50 states and "a ton of international students" from over 130 countries, you'll find plenty of classmates from diverse, well-traveled, and well-educated backgrounds. Even better, students here actively want to learn about different people and experiences and benefit from the fact that roughly one-third of the student body is fluent in more than one language. Many undergrads are also very interested in the goings on of the government, so much so that they advise enrollees to "have at least some interest in politics or you will feel out-of-place." Overall, students tend to carry themselves with a professional polish that extends from attitudes and interests to wardrobes. To that end, preppy-casual is the fashion de rigueur. Nevertheless, with over 7,000 students, you can rest assured that there are "plenty of groups for everybody to fit into and find their niche" and even "much crossover between groups."

Campus Life

Georgetown pulses with an energy and activity that's to be expected from a school in the heart of America's capital. Students here are motivated and eager to participate in campus life, and "are always headed somewhere, it seems-to rehearsal, athletic practice, a guest speaker, [or] the gym." Indeed, from the university's six a cappella groups and the Guild of Bands (an organization for pop, jazz, and rock ensembles) to club rock climbing and the Georgetown FinTech Club, there's so much to take part in. Community service and political activism are especially popular, along with cheering on Georgetown's storied basketball team. One thing that students note is that many events, like parties, "tend to have a somewhat networking atmosphere; meeting people you don't know is a constant theme." Regardless of the activities, Hoyas pride themselves on always learning.

Contact & Visit

Campus Visits Contact

Address
Admissions Office
37th and O Streets, N.W.
Washington, DC 20057-1002

Phone
202-687-3600


Experience College Life

Most Popular Places On Campus
White-Gravenor
Copley Hall
The Observatory
The Quadrangle
Healy Hall
Yates Field House,Uncommon Grounds

Most Popular Places Off Campus
US Capitol
Museums of the Smithsonian Institution
National Mall and Monuments
Library Of Congress
Arlington National Cemetery

Campus Tours

Campus Visiting Center
Monday-Friday and Saturday
9am-5pm and 9am-1pm
202-687-3600

Campus Tours
Appointment Required: Yes
Dates: Year-round
Times: Mon-Sat on a varied schedule
Average Length: 1 hour

On Campus Interview

Campus Interviews
No

Information Sessions
Available

Times
Weekdays and Saturday mornings

Faculty and Coach Visits

Dates/Times Available
Year-round

Arrangements
Contact Coach Directly

Advance Notice
Other

Class Visits

Dates/Times Available
Academic Year

Arrangements
Contact Admissions Office

Overnight Dorm Stays

Overnight Dorm Stays
Not Available

Limitations
N/A

Transportation

Types of Transportation Available to Campus
Subways (the Rosslyn station on the Metro Blue Line is a half-hour walk) all travel to campus from the airport. If you fly to Dulles International Airport, you can take the Washington Flyer limousine to many downtown hotels and then reach campus by taxi. (Taxis all the way from Dulles to campus are very expensive.) Amtrak train service arrives at Union Station in Washington; from there, take a taxi or the Metro Red Line to DuPont Circle and transfer to the G-2 bus to campus (37th and O Sts. N.W.). Greyhound buses also serve Washington.

Driving Instructions to Campus
From the north, take I-95 S. and exit to I-495 W. (the Capital Beltway). Follow I-495 W. to the George Washington Memorial Pkwy. Follow the parkway toward Washington and exit onto Key Bridge. Cross the bridge, and turn right on M St.; then turn left on 33rd St., and left again on Prospect St. Prospect ends at the entrance to the university's parking lot #3. From the west, take the Pennsylvania Tpke. east to Exit 12 (Breezewood). Follow I-70 S. to Frederick where Rte. 270 S. begins. Proceed on 270 toward Washington. When 270 intersects with I-495 (Capital Beltway), keep right and follow I-495 toward Northern Virginia and the George Washington Memorial Pkwy. Follow the preceding directions from that point. From the south, take I-95 N. to I-395 N. Exit I-395 to Virginia Rte. 27 (Washington Boulevard) headed north and east. Watch carefully for signs to Rosslyn and the Key Bridge. Cross the Key Bridge and follow the above directions from the north.

Local Accommodations
A very popular, convenient place is the on-campus Georgetown University Guesthouse (3800 Reservoir Rd.; 202-687-3200). Nearby Georgetown Holiday Inn (2101 Wisconsin Ave. N.W.; 202-338-4600) has special rates for students and their families (though they're not always available). Our choice is the Georgetown Inn (1310 Wisconsin Ave. N.W.; 202-333-8900 or 800-424-2979). Within walking distance (6 blocks) of campus, this moderately expensive place has a special countrified charm. A glitzy alternative is the Marriott Key Bridge (1401 Lee Hwy., Arlington, VA; 703-524-6400). Moderate prices, a pool and health club, and views that overlook the Potomac are its finer points. Kalorama Guesthouse (1854 Mintwood Pl.; 202-667-6369) is an interesting possibility. Rates range from inexpensive to moderate. The atmosphere is personal, and it's but a Stone's throw to the Metro.

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