Admitted Students

Welcome to the Admitted Students Parents Guide. This section is for parents of students who have been admitted to Georgetown and will be starting at Georgetown. In this section you will find information relating to:

• What to Expect in the First Year
• New Student Orientation 
• Academics
• Financial aid
• Living on-campus
• Technology services
  

What to Expect in the First Year

The first year of college is full of adjustments, joys, challenges, and  surprises, not just for students, but for their parents and families as well. While each family's first year at Georgetown is unique, you can use the resources here to learn more about what to expect in the first year.

Todd Olson, Vice President of Student Affairs has compiled a list of suggested books and online articles that discuss this transition. One article in particular we would like to highlight is, "Beginning the College Years: Challenges for New Students and their Parents" by Wayne Hurr, Ph.D. and Staff Psychologist at Georgetown's Counseling and Psychiatric Service.

Finally, this chart provides an overview of the typical events in the life of many first-year students at Georgetown. Not all students will participate in all of these events, but this is a general overview of the events and experiences on the Hilltop.

New Student Orientation

New Student Orientation (NSO) is an introduction to life at Georgetown. NSO is for both first year students and transfer students. NSO begins with move-in on Friday, August 22 and Saturday, August 23th, 2008. NSO activities for all new students starts on Saturday and continues until classes begin the following Wednesday. Extended NSO programs and activities will run through the month of September. The NSO website provides information about:

• NSO Overview
• New Student Guide
• Housing and Move-In Information
• Transfer Student Information
• Parents Information

Academics

Georgetown University is comprised of four undergraduate schools, three graduate and professional schools, professional development programs and certificates, medical residencies and other programs predicated on the liberal arts tradition at the heart of the institution. Find more information about learning and teaching at Georgetown.

Financial Aid and Student Accounts

The Office of Student Financial Services works to make it financially possible for every qualified applicant to enroll at Georgetown University so that we can recruit and retain a talented and diverse learning community. Student Financial Services has a variety of information including:

• Tuition and other expenses
• Financial aid forms
• Grants and scholarships
• Tax benefits for higher education
• Tuition insurance
• Student employment (including information on federal work study)
• International Student Information
• Student and Parent Loans

The Office of Student Accounts deals with University tuition and other issues related to paying for your student's education at Georgetown University. Parents and family members may access their Student's account through StudentAccess+ if given authorization by the student. StudentAccess+ provides student's and family members with a number of functions at their fingertips, including viewing the student bill, payment of the student bill, and submission of a Student Health Insurance waiver or acceptance. The Office of Student Accounts website provides information about:

• Tuition and payment
• GU monthly payment plan
• Forms (including automatic deposit, and deferred payment)
• Student Health Insurance Information
• Third Party Authorization to View Student Account
• Educational Records Privacy Act Information

Living on-campus

The Office of Student Housing (Housing Office) is responsible for providing a comfortable, safe, and stable environment within which students can confront experience personal and intellectual development. The Housing Office is responsible for housing assignments, housing charges, and administration of the Housing Occupancy Agreement. Visit the following links to learn more:

• New Student Housing Information
• Georgetown Residences
• Housing Selection Information
• Housing Forms and Documents

The Office of Housing Services uses an online program called CHARMS (Campus Housing Roommate Matching System) which allows students the opportunity to select their own roommate if they choose to do so. A student is not required to participate in this program. If preferred, the Housing Office will match the student with a roommate based on the answers to the questions on the Living Preference Questionnaire. The Office of Housing Services has a variety of information:

• Living Preference Questionnaire
• Move-In Information

The Office of Residence Life is dedicated to students and is committed to the Jesuit ideal of educating the whole person through building a vibrant living community, supporting personal development, and promoting leadership. The website provides information about:

• Residence Life Overview
• Living Learning Communities
• Faculty-in-Residence program
• Roommate Relationships

Georgetown University Dining Services works to meet the diverse and ever-changing nutritional needs of the student population at Georgetown. Visit the following links to learn more:

• Meal Plan Programs
• Dining Menus
• For special diets and food issues, contact Margie Bryant at Marriott or Carol Day in Health Education Services, http://be.georgetown.edu

Technology services

UIS oversees all information technology at Georgetown, including phones, computer labs, help desk service, and much more. Their website provides information about:

• Technology recommendations for Georgetown students
• Technology support available to students
• Phone, cable, and other communications at GU

Use the links at left for more detailed information on the various opportunities and services available to your student at Georgetown.