Colleges Georgetown University

Georgetown University www.georgetown.edu

Georgetown University is a private institution that was founded in 1789. It’s situated on a 104-acre campus overlooking the Potomac River just a few minutes from downtown Washington. The neighborhood of Georgetown surrounding the University houses high-end shopping, restaurants, and bars. There are numerous traditional residence halls, and freshmen, sophomores, and juniors are required to live on campus. Other students choose to live in the townhouses and apartments surrounding campus. Student organizations on campus include religious groups, media outlets, and student government. As the nation’s oldest Catholic University, conveniently located in the District of Columbia, Georgetown offers its students the dynamic combination of accessible and prominent faculty, an extensive curriculum, and an exciting and culturally appealing location, as well as opportunities to complement the on-campus experience through internships, study abroad programs, and community service.

Academics

Georgetown offers a wide variety of intellectually rigorous programs designed to prepare students for many disparate careers and guide them toward their intellectual and professional goals. Georgetown comprises several undergraduate, graduate, and professional schools, including the highly ranked Robert Emmett McDonough School of Business, Law Center, School of Medicine, School of Nursing and Health Studies and McCourt School of Public Policy. Georgetown’s main campus is on a hill above the Potomac River and identifiable by Healy Hall, a National Historic Landmark. It is classified among R1 Doctoral Universities: Very High Research Activities. The student-faculty ratio at Georgetown University is 11:1, and the school has 61% of its classes with fewer than 20 students. Popular majors include Political Science and Government, International Relations, and Finance.

Special Highlights

Main Campus. Georgetown’s undergraduate and medical school campuses are situated on an elevated site above the Potomac River overlooking Northern Virginia. Because of this, Georgetown University is often referred to as “The Hilltop.” The main gates, known as the Healy Gates, are located at the intersection of 37th and O Streets NW, and lead directly to the heart of campus. The main campus is relatively compact, but includes 50+ buildings, student residences, and apartments capable of accommodating 80% of undergraduates, and various athletic facilities. Most buildings feature collegiate Gothic architecture and Georgian brick architecture. Campus green areas include fountains, a cemetery, large clusters of flowers, groves of trees, and open quadrangles.

Student Groups. The University offers nearly 200 student organizations that cover a variety of interests: student government, club sports, media and publications, performing arts, religion, and volunteer and service. Students also operate campus stores, banks, and medical services. Students often find their interests at the Student Activities Commission Club Fair, where both official and unofficial organizations set up tables. The Georgetown University Student Association is the student government organization for undergraduates. Georgetown includes one of the nation’s oldest debating clubs, the Philodemic Society, founded in 1830, and the oldest university theater group, the Mask and Bauble Dramatic Society. Nomadic Theatre produces “plays which educate and challenge all members of the university community through thought-provoking theatre.” The Model United Nations team that is run by the Georgetown International Relations Club, the largest club on campus, has attained the status of best in the world on several occasions.

School Mission & Unique Qualities

Georgetown University is one of the world’s leading academic and research institutions, offering a unique educational experience that prepares the next generation of global citizens to lead and make a difference in the world. Established in 1789, Georgetown is the nation’s oldest Catholic and Jesuit university. Students are challenged to engage in the world and become people in the service of others, especially the most vulnerable and disadvantaged members of the community. These values are at the core of Georgetown’s identity, bringing together students across diverse backgrounds. Students become a part of the city that shapes the world, where business, policy, and culture intersect. Washington D.C. is home to more than 170 embassies and historic landmarks. Through unparalleled opportunities to work, learn and serve, students become a part of the very fabric that makes this city so breathtaking.

Student Reviews…

“Georgetown University is a great school. The rigor of the academics is challenging yet rewarding. The professors are thoughtful and helpful. The school lacks diversity, but they go out of their way to make all students feel accepted and do not shy away from important tough topics and conversations.”