1. When will students hear from the Admissions Office about their application status?
Admissions are on a rolling basis. A student will receive an acceptance or denial email within a month after his or her application file is completed (so please be sure to list a frequently used email address on the application). An acceptance packet containing an official letter and other important program materials will then be mailed to the student’s home address. Students should be sure to contact their recommenders and schools to verify that their recommendation letters and transcripts were sent to the School of Continuing Studies office.
2. What will be included in the acceptance packet?
Students receive an acceptance packet in the mail. Packets contain an official acceptance letter from the Dean, a medical permission form, an immunization form, a roommate questionnaire, a campus map, an occupancy agreement, and a campus regulations form. These forms must be completed and returned to the School of Continuing Studies as quickly as possible. Once a high school student is enrolled and registered in a program, he or she is known around campus as a Summer Hoya!
Summer Hoyas then receive their orientation packet in the mail approximately three weeks before their program begins. This packet contains a general information sheet, residence hall assignment, a campus map, a list of hotels and restaurants in the Georgetown area, information regarding leave procedures, and a checklist of items to bring to the program.
Summer Hoyas then receive their orientation packet in the mail approximately three weeks before their program begins. This packet contains a general information sheet, residence hall assignment, a campus map, a
list of hotels and restaurants in the Georgetown area, a summer meal plan contract, information regarding leave procedures, and a checklist of items to bring to the program.
3. Does Georgetown University provide transportation to campus?
Georgetown University does not pick up students and bring them to campus. To get to campus, students must independently make arrangements to travel to and from area airports, train stations, and bus stations. The address of the main gates at Georgetown University is 37th and O Streets, N.W., Washington, D.C. 20057. Students can take a taxi cab or arrange to be picked up by Super Shuttle.
There are three airports, and students can easily arrange ground transportation from the following:
Reagan National Airport is the closest airport to fly into and is located just minutes from Georgetown.
Dulles International Airport is located about 25 miles from Washington, D.C.
Baltimore/Washington International Airport is located about 40 miles from Washington, D.C.
4. How do Summer Hoyas sign up for on-campus housing?
Students who want to live in Georgetown residence halls must complete a housing request form.
Once the housing request form is completed, students will then be sent an email stating that they have been successfully signed up for Georgetown housing and must now pay their bill. Students must complete and submit an Occupancy Agreement that will be included in their acceptance packets.
5. How do students pay for their housing and tuition?
Summer Hoyas can make payment through a variety of methods, the easiest being online through
Student Access +. Please refer to the
Student Accounts website for additional information about
payment options. Students must complete their registration and payments by the following deadlines:
- Students admitted between January 1 and March 1, 2008 will need to make full payment by March 15, 2008.
- Students admitted between March 2, 2008 and May 1, 2008 will need to make full payment by May 15, 2008
- Students admitted between May 2, 2008 and June 1, 2008 will need to make full payment by June 15, 2008.
- Students admitted after June 1 will have to pay in full two weeks prior to the start of their program.
Those students who did not complete the registration process will be dropped and must apply again. Students who do not pay their housing bill and fill out the Occupancy Agreement will lose their housing reservation, be unable to check into the residence halls, and will need to find housing independently.
6. When will students know their residence hall assignments?
A student learns the residence hall in which he or she will be staying three weeks prior to the start of his or her program. This residence hall assignment will be included in the orientation e-mail and orientation packet.
7. What happens if a Summer Hoya forgets the classes for which he or she is registered?
Through using Student Access+, students have Internet access to their own academic records. A Summer Hoya may view his or her addresses, class schedule, grades, billing statement, and other personal data. Students who do not recall if they signed up for housing can verify by checking their billing statements. Student Access+ is also used for course registration.
8. Where can students find information about refund policies?
Housing Refunds: All cancellations must be submitted in writing. Cancellations received in the Office of Summer and Conference Housing before the scheduled date of arrival are subject to a 20% cancellation charge. Cancellations received on or after the scheduled date of arrival, including "no shows" (those who sign an occupancy agreement, but do not take possession of the room and whose written cancellation does not arrive in the Office of Summer and Conference Housing before the scheduled date of arrival), are subject to a 100% charge.
Dining Refunds: Refund policy coming soon.
Tuition Refunds: The refund policy for Fundamentals of Business: Leadership in a Global Economy and Summer College I and II is as follows:
Within the first three days of classes in a given session: 100% Refund
Within the first six days of classes: 75% Refund
Within the first ten days of classes: 50% Refund
After the first ten days of classes: NONE
For College Preparatory and all the workshops, students can cancel up to two weeks prior to the start date of their program. At that time, a $500.00 cancellation fee will be withheld from the refund.
9. Can a Summer Hoya request a roommate?
Yes, all Summer Hoyas are able to request a specific roommate by noting the request on the roommate questionnaire form included in his or her acceptance packet. However, Georgetown University is unable to provide a guarantee that the request will be honored.
10. Are residence halls air-conditioned?
Yes, residence halls are air-conditioned; however, students may bring fans if they wish. Every room is carpeted and furnished with a bed, a desk, and a chair for each resident. Bookshelves, drawers, and closets are built-in in the rooms. Residence halls have laundry facilities available to students. Males and females are separated, usually by floor. To read more about student housing, please refer to the following website: http://housing.georgetown.edu/summer/index.cfm
11. What kinds of social events and activities are available to Summer Hoyas?
Students are permitted to engage in the rich and varied cultural life of the University during the summer. For Summer Hoyas in particular, supervision and direction are provided by the Hall Directors and Counselors. Students are encouraged to participate in organized Ice Cream Socials, Dances, movie nights, and other activities. Commuter students are welcomed at all events.
12. What is the extent of supervision students receive?
All students are closely supervised by their assigned Hall Directors and Counselors. There are 3 Hall Directors, and then 20 to 25 students per counselor. The counselors live with the students. Both the Hall Directors and Counselors receive extensive training. Additionally, the Summer Hoya staff conducts a room check and head count each night.
13. Do students need to bring their own bedding?
For the eight-day workshops, linen service is provided. For the longer programs, students are required to bring their own linens.
14. Is there a dress code?
Generally, dress is informal. Please be aware that summer in Washington can be very hot and humid, so be sure to bring cool, comfortable clothing. A good pair of walking shoes is highly recommended. Laundry facilities are available in residence halls. For programs that have off-site visits, business dress is required for both men and women. Again, a good pair of walking shoes is highly recommended for all off-site visits.
15. What time is check-in/check-out?
Summer Hoyas may check into residence halls anytime after 2:00 pm on the Sunday they arrive at Georgetown. Please note that there is a brief orientation for students at 5:00 pm on Sunday. Parents and family members are welcomed to attend. Check-out time is 10:00 am on either the Saturday or Sunday the student’s program ends.
16. Where can a student’s parents park if they are going to attend orientation?
There is two hour parking on the side streets during the week. Other than side-street parking, there are two options. After making a right into the Georgetown Canal Road entrance, drive straight into the Southwest Quad Parking Garage. Alternatively, Parking Lot C, which is located near McDonough Gym and the tennis courts, is also available. Parking on weekends is free. Please refer to the campus map.
17. Is a laptop computer required?
A laptop computer is not required and all Summer Hoyas have library access. However, students are allowed to bring their own computers to campus. All rooms have access to the Internet using an Ethernet or wireless connection. Those wishing to use an Ethernet connection will need to bring an Ethernet cable or purchase one at the University Bookstore. Furthermore, the Lauinger Library and other buildings on campus have wireless Internet access if the student wishes to bring a wireless card.
18. Are Summer Hoyas allowed to stay overnight off-campus with family or friends?
A student must have his or her parent or guardian give written permission to the counselor coordinator. At no time are students permitted to leave the campus without prior approval from the Hall Directors.
19. I am living in a residence hall, do I need to purchase a meal plan?
Meals are included in the tuitions for all the eight-day programs, both for commuter and resident students. Students enrolled in Summer College, College Preparatory, Environmental Science, and Fundamentals of Business have the option of signing up with Georgetown’s meal plan. Commuter students are also welcome to register for a meal plan. Please visit the Summer Meal Plan website to view meal plan options and registration instructions. Anyone with questions related to meal plan options and payment must call Dining Services at 202-687-5379.
20. Do students have access to a fitness facility on campus?
Yes. Students are encouraged to enjoy the University athletic facilities at the Yates Field House.
21. What if a student has an allergy or needs to take a certain medication?
In their acceptance packets, students will receive several health forms. The Medical Permission form, which is sent to Student Health, provides the opportunity to explain any medical issues or concerns.
22. What time should commuter students arrive to campus each morning?
Schedules for the eight-day workshops vary; however, Summer Hoyas should plan on coming to campus between 8:00 a.m. and 8:30 a.m. every day and leaving after 9:00 p.m. Students will find out where to meet their fellow program students at orientation. Students in Summer College, College Preparatory, and Fundamentals of Business should arrive to campus in time for their individual classes.
23. Will students need to purchase books?
Students who are in Summer College I, Summer College II, Fundamentals of Business, and the College Preparatory Program have required texts. Students will find out textbook titles either at orientation or at their first class meeting. Books may be purchased at the Georgetown University Bookstore located in the Leavey Center. Students should plan to budget approximately $150.00 for textbooks. Please click here to view a map for directions to the bookstore.
24. How do students find out where their classes meet?
Summer College students will need to visit the Registrar’s website to determine the location of their classes.
A map of campus will be included in the orientation packet and can also be viewed here: http://maps.georgetown.edu/. For the remaining programs, schedules are distributed in your pre-departure packet that will arrive 3 weeks prior to the start of the program and again at orientation.
25. Do students receive any form of identification?
All Summer Hoyas will receive GOCards, student I.D. and access cards. Students should get their GOCards before orientation on the day they arrive. More information about obtaining GOCard will be posted on this website shortly.
26. What happens if a student forgets his or her Net ID and/or password?
A University NetID is an automatically assigned, unique electronic identifier for each authorized user at Georgetown. If a student forgets his or her Net ID or password, he or she must call the University Information Services (UIS) help desk at 202-687-4577.
27. Do students receive grades?
Students in Summer College and Fundamentals of Business receive grades that can be accessed on-line through Student Access+. Students in eight-day workshops will receive completion certificates. Students in the College Preparatory program will receive a progress report that will be sent home 2 weeks after the program has finished on July 12, 2008.
28. How do Summer College and Fundamentals of Business students receive transcripts?
Students in these two college-credit programs can obtain transcripts by submitting a transcript request form to the University Registrar. All transcript requests should be directed to the Registrar. They can be reached at 202-687-4020. You should verify that your grades are available through Student Access first before contacting the University Registrar’s office.
