Georgetown Resources

The Student Health Center offers the full spectrum of primary care including on-site labs to Georgetown students with the mission of supporting health while in a rigorous academic environment. They do preventive care including physicals, well women, STI screening and travel visits as well as urgent care for needs such as infections, injuries, and more complex problems with same day appointments. They also manage chronic illnesses, provide prescription refills, ensure compliance with immunization requirements, and provide about 5,000 free flu vaccines yearly.

Hilltop/Main Campus Phone: 202-687-2200
Capitol/Law Campus Phone: 202-687-2200

The central mission of Georgetown’s Counseling and Psychiatric Service (CAPS) is to collaborate directly with students and the campus community. CAPS is dedicated to helping students develop greater self-understanding, identify and solve problems, and improve academic performance through the alleviation of psychological, emotional, and cognitive barriers.

Business Hours Phone: (202) 687-6985
After Hours Emergencies: (202) 444-7243 (Ask to speak to an on-call clinician)

Health Education Services (HES) offers health promotion programming and health communication materials for students. HES seeks to empower students to take responsibility for decisions regarding their health as well as actively tries to increase community identification of students at risk. They offer free, confidential counseling services to survivors of sexual assault and students who are facing drug or alcohol-related crises.

In addition, HES houses the Center for Personal Development which is prepared to meet the unique needs of veterans transitioning to civilian life. The Center’s director, Patrick Kilcarr, Ph.D., is himself a veteran (kilkarrp@georgetown.edu).

Georgetown University offers two recreation facilities through the Yates Memorial Field House on the Main Campus and the Scott K. Ginsburg Sport & Fitness Center at the Law Center to provide comprehensive recreational, fitness, and wellness programming to serve the needs of university students, faculty, and staff.

The Office of Student Health Services require students enrolled in classes more than half time in a degree program are required to have adequate health insurance. A charge for the Premier Plan appears on students’ accounts when their course registration meets the eligibility criteria.
Enrollment in the Premier Plan can be waived if a student has other adequate coverage.

Hoya Hospitality operates numerous locations across both the main and capitol campuses for undergraduate and graduate students, including meal plans for both students and staff. They offer food for many dietary restrictions and have a dietician on staff for consultations.

Guided by Georgetown’s Catholic and Jesuit tradition, with its abiding commitment to interreligious collaboration, Campus Ministry equips students to lead lives of deeper meaning, belonging and purpose. They also stand ready to serve veterans who study and teach among us, in order to help them integrate their learning, faith, and service. Father David Pratt, specifically, is our veteran chaplain.

Today, Campus Ministry supports Roman Catholic, Protestant, Jewish, Muslim and Orthodox Christian chaplaincies and worship services and coordinates student groups in other traditions.

Campus Ministry offers a myriad of undergraduate and graduate overnight Spiritual Retreats experiences for students by escaping from the Hilltop to go to the Calcagnini Contemplative Center in Bluemont, VA. The programs are accessible of all religious and non-religious backgrounds and focuses on reflection through co-led facilitation from student leaders, faculty, and staff.

They also host a military-connected student retreat around September of each year.

The Cawley Career Education Center at Georgetown University primarily caters to undergraduate students but also offers services to graduate students and alumni. They offer drop-in appointments, resume review, mock interviews, and industry advising.

The MBA Career Center has a dedicated team of certified career coaches, career curricula instructors, operations staff, and peer advisors are here to help MBA students explore MBA pathways and industries, learn strategic career advancement techniques, and connect students with top MBA employers.

The SFS Graduate Career Center (SFSCC) serves students and alumni from eight SFS graduate programs and the four programs from the Government Department. The SFS Center provides individual career advising, targeted job search skills workshops, a regular Career Bulletin, and access to targeted employers through information/industry sessions or networking events.

The McCourt School of Public Policy Career Development offers a wide variety of resources to current graduate students and alumni looking to begin or enhance careers in public policy and policy management.

The Office of Career Strategy’s (OCS) mission is to empower law students with the tool, plans, and inspiration to achieve their career goals. OCS Advisors work one-on-one with students to create their strategic career plans, tailored to their specific needs and interests, further supported by our numerous and ever-evolving programs, resources, and recruitment activities.

The School of Medicine Career Development offers resources to medical students ranging from access to the Careers in Medicine network, specialty interest meetings, and pre-clinical/clinical advising.

In addition to university-wide resources such as the Cawley Center and Alumni Career Services, SCS students have access to discounted certificates, the GU network, and virtual resume/cover letter review. Each academic program also has their own industry-specific job boards, resources, and events.

The Office of Career Strategy & Professional Development (CSPD) equips students to make the most of their opportunities through career advising sessions, workshops, and online resources such as digital training and courses.

The Office of Residential Living creates comfortable, inclusive communities that foster formation and engagement. All full-time, under the age of 22 years, unmarried, main campus undergraduate students are required to live on campus for three years and may request housing for their senior year.

The Office of Residential Living has a building on the capitol campus (55 H St) for graduate and capitol campus students with studio, 2 bedroom, and 4 bedroom options

The Office of Neighborhood Life supports all students, non-students, and permanent residents in the communities surrounding Georgetown University. Their office will educate students about university policies and local ordinances, continue to build and strengthen neighborhood relations by facilitating dialogue, and promote civic citizenship to create a positive quality of life for everyone living in the neighborhood.

The Law Center’s Office of Residence Life & Student Housing provides students with on-campus and off-campus housing services that promote a strong sense of community and student well-being.

SCS publishes a housing & neighborhood guide with an overview of grad student housing options and neighborhoods near their buildings.

The Center for Student Engagement (CSE) is committed to providing learning and development opportunities, which complement our Jesuit identity and students’ educational experiences. CSE offers opportunities in recreational athletics, outdoor education, student government, and numerous student organizations spanning an array of interests.

The Women’s Center (GUWC) was created in 1990 with the mission support, educate and empower women of all cultures, races, sexual orientations, genders and ages providing a safe environment while respecting all facets of women’s abilities, spirituality and differences. GUWC celebrates women’s achievements and advocates for a climate that promotes social justice, free of all barriers and discrimination.

The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual Transgender and Questioning Resource Center provides students, faculty, and staff with education, programming, support services, and advocacy on campus-regardless of sexual orientation and gender identity.

The Center for Multicultural Equity and Access supports students of color at Georgetown University in variety of ways. CMEA provides someone to talk to about personal issues or concerns, a chance to explore diversity issues, and an opportunity to help DC students prepare for college.

The Center for Social Justice (CSJ), Research, Teaching, and Service (CSJ) opened its doors in January 2001. The Center has a mission that is simple to state, but far-reaching in its implications: In order to advance justice and the common good, CSJ promotes and integrates community-based research, teaching, and service by collaborating with diverse communities.

The Office of Institutional Diversity, Equity & Affirmative Action (IDEAA) promotes a deep understanding and appreciation among the diverse members of the University community to result in justice and equality in educational, employment, and contracting opportunities.

The Office of Student Financial Services (OSFS) provides counseling services to prospective and current students and their families about options available for financing higher education costs, eligibility for assistance, applying for and obtaining funding, and budgeting expenses and paying bills. For both undergraduate and graduate students, the OSFS determines eligibility for assistance from federal, state and private financial aid programs. OSFS also determines eligibility for Georgetown scholarships to undergraduates and assist in the selection of graduate students who receive university fellowships and scholarships through their academic program.

The Office of Revenue and Receivables oversees the assessment Board approved of tuition and fees, billing, payment processing, refunds, and IRS Form 1098-T generation for students of Georgetown University in addition to providing cashiering functions and check distribution for the University as a whole.

For questions related to student accounts, third-party billing, payment plans, or funding sources for professional certificate programs, please contact noncreditaccounts@georgetown.edu

The Office of Third Party Billing is a sub-office of Revenue and Receivables. Third Party Billing is a part of the Georgetown Certification Team by placing memos on student’s accounts for expected military education benefits sent to the school and posts any funding received from the VA or DoD onto student’s accounts. This office also processes Department of Defense tuition assistance (TA), employer tuition assistance, Vocational Rehabilitation book vouchers, and other third party payments that are sent directly to Georgetown. To contact Third Party Billing with questions regarding a memo for expected military education benefits, an invoice, or to request a book voucher, email thirdpartybilling@georgetown.edu.

The Office of Financial Aid & Loan Repayment Assistance processes financial aid applications and provides guidance on the various types of funding available to law students.

The GUSOM Office of Financial Aid processes financial aid applications and provides guidance on the various types of funding available to med students through loan repayment workshops, newsletters, and individual counseling sessions

Using military education benefits, whether it is the GI Bill, the Yellow Ribbon Program, Tuition Assistance, or Advanced Civil Schooling, can be nuanced and require additional steps to access these benefits. For details about these processes, contact the School Certifying Official (SCO) for your program.

University Information Services (UIS) provides Georgetown University with the core technology resources and support services for teaching, learning, and research. UIS manages the process of NetIDs and Georgetown emails in addition to a host of tech support and resources.

The Office of the University Registrar is dedicated primarily to the service of faculty and students through scheduling, registration, record keeping and reporting as well as assisting the deans and other administrative offices in their service.

The Law School Registrar is dedicated primarily to the service of faculty and students through scheduling, registration, record keeping and reporting as well as assisting the deans and other administrative offices in their service.

The School of Medicine’s Office of the Registrar maintains official academic records and provides services related to credentialing and licensing in accordance to the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) for the MD, GEMS, NNP, and Dental programs only.