McCourt School of Public Policy
McCourt School of Public Policy

Orientation and Foundations of McCourt

Prior to beginning their studies, all incoming McCourt students are required to complete the McCourt Foundations course. Foundations is designed to facilitate the transition to graduate school, introduce incoming students to a set of core leadership and communications skills, and catalyze equity-centered policy work and advocacy.

Summer 2024: MPM Program only

Wednesday, June 5- Thursday, June 6: MPM Foundations + additional welcome sessions

Monday, June 10: MPM summer classes begin

Fall 2024: All Programs — Orientation and McCourt Foundations Course

Monday, August 19 – Friday, August 23

The McCourt Foundations course is mandatory and a graduation requirement for all MPP (including Evening Program), MIDP, and MS-DSPP students. Students working full-time are expected to take off of work in order to attend all 5 days, 9:00am- 5:00pm with optional evening activities. Any student not able to participate in all days of Foundations will need to make up the course next year.

Please note that the Office of Academic & Student Affairs will begin officially communicating with you later this spring when you can expect more information about class scheduling, registration, living in DC, connecting with students, etc.

Please check with Jaclyn Clevenger, Director of Student Engagement, at jc2505@georgetown.edu if you have questions regarding orientation.

Immigration Sessions & Welcome Event for International Students

All F-1/J-1 students must attend an Immigration Session to activate their immigration status. Failure to attend the mandatory session will jeopardize a student’s legal status in the United States. Details coming soon.