JEDI Resources Resources for Students, Faculty, Staff and Alumni

The Academic Resource Center (ARC) provides students with academic strategies and individualized support needed for academic success and inclusion within the Georgetown community. Services offered through the ARC include disability support services (such as academic accommodations), academic support (such as study tips, academic skills workshops, and tutoring), and student-athlete support. 

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.

The Center for Social Justice Research, Teaching, and Service (CSJ) strives to consolidate and develop work in its three key areas: community and public service, curriculum and pedagogy, and engaged research. CSJ is home to several staff-run programs and over 40 student organizations, which are committed to advancing social justice in diverse fields, including education, juvenile justice, support for immigrant communities, hunger, and homelessness. 

The central mission of 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. 

The buddy/mentor program is in response to the Georgetown University Cultural Climate Survey that showed the extent to which graduate students did or did not feel connected to each other and to their campus. The idea behind this questionnaire is to connect students to each other and focuses on multidisciplinary approaches to problem solving. You will be matched based on your responses.

Georgetown students promote, respect, and celebrate their heritage and diversity interests in many different ways on campus. This website provides a list of graduate student groups along with a short description and each group’s respective contact information.

Health Education Services (HES) is a resource that provides assessment, treatment, and/or referrals around a wide range of health issues (e.g., body image, eating disorders, nutrition, substance abuse, stress management, sexual assault, relationship violence, stalking, pregnancy, and overall health and wellness).

The Hoya Hub food pantry is a resource for any member of the Georgetown University community experiencing food insecurity. It is a pantry stocked with non-perishable food items, available to anyone who needs food on an immediate, emergency basis. No Hoya should go hungry; the Hoya Hub is a place to pick up nutritious food to cover short breaks or other unplanned gaps in access to meals.

The Indigenous Studies Working Group of Georgetown University gathers together colleagues and students interested in the field of Indigenous Studies. We promote greater respect, awareness, and collaboration with Indigenous peoples in our region, in the United States, and across the world. All with a serious interest in Indigenous peoples are welcome here.

The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, and Questioning (LGBTQ) Resource Center provides education, programming, support services, and voice to Georgetown students, faculty, staff, and alumni of all sexual orientations and gender identities. The center focuses on community building, education & outreach, support in navigating academic and student life, student engagement and leadership development, health and wellness, advocacy and empowerment, and alumni engagement.

The mission of the Office of Institutional Diversity, Equity & Affirmative Action is to promote 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, as well as to lead efforts to create an inclusive academic and work environment. The Office of Institutional Diversity, Equity & Affirmative Action supports the University’s mission.

The Office of Student Financial Services (OSFS) provides counseling services to prospective and current students and their families on a range of topics including available options for financing higher education costs, eligibility for assistance, applying for and obtaining funding, and budgeting expenses and paying bills.

The Office of the Student Ombuds is a confidential, independent, informal, impartial and neutral resource where main campus undergraduate and graduate students can discuss University-related questions, concerns and disputes.  Some of the ways in which the ombuds supports students are: problem-solving, clarifying University policies, identifying and navigating relevant campus resources, coaching through difficult conversations, engaging in conflict resolution, empowering students to make decisions and explore their options. The Ombuds does not advocate for any individual point of view, and does not participate in any formal grievance process but works to promote a fair process for all.

The Title IX office is designed to be a resource for students, faculty, and staff on issues relating to sexual misconduct, discrimination based on sex, and discrimination based on pregnancy, including options for getting immediate help; the University’s policies against sexual misconduct; how to report sexual misconduct; the University’s Sexual Misconduct Reference Guide; and campus initiatives. 

As a Catholic and Jesuit institution, Georgetown University values the dignity of all members of the university community, regardless of immigration status. We are a university in the heart of the nation’s capital and believe in educating the whole person through exposure to different faiths, cultures and beliefs. The university is committed to supporting undocumented students and the unique challenges they may face, and has convened a working group of representatives from a variety of offices across campus. Explore this website for resources and information on admissions, financial aid, legal aid, health insurance, academic advising, career advising, and more.

The Hilltop is home to close to 1,400 military-connected students including servicemembers, veterans, and military families. The Veterans Office connects military-connected students with the resources they need to successfully transition from military service to classroom to career. Our office serves as a liaison and advisor to ensure prospective and current military students receive accurate and comprehensive information around admissions, finances, academic support, career networking, and support services.

The Women’s Center seeks to center the experience of women and educate the entire campus about gender dynamics that impact campus culture. They seek to create a more equitable campus for a more expansive notion of gender and gender roles, and serve students of all gender identities. Their focuses include: Education and Outreach, Student Engagement and Leadership Development, Individual Student Support, Health and Wellness, Community Building, Advocacy and Empowerment, Alumni Engagement, and In-office and Virtual Services.