Resources for Incoming Students

Thinking about where to live in Washington, DC? With the upcoming move to the new McCourt building at 125 E Street NW, this brings more accessibility when thinking about where to live and how to commute to class. We have provided some helpful resources below, including information on Georgetown’s graduate housing (55 H Street) near the Capitol Campus.

Graduate Housing at 55 H Street
Off-campus housing
Office of Neighborhood Life

We are dedicated to promoting a community of access and inclusion for students with disabilities by removing barriers in curricular and co-curricular environments.

Disability Support

The Writing Center’s objectives are to provide targeted competency education in strategic communication to support our students in achieving their academic and professional goals.

Writing Center

Staying healthy will allow you to make the most of all of the opportunities available at the McCourt School and your overall experience at Georgetown.

Student Health Services

Student Health Insurance

Counseling & Psychiatric Services

Are you an international student who will be needing a visa to study in the US? Refer to the Office of Global Services website.

Learn about our community — from which student organizations we have, the community engagement and research opportunities, and more.

Find out where you can take your career in public policy, the employment outcomes of recent McCourt graduates, and career resources that our Office of Career Development provides.

Applicable only for full-time MPP students:
The McCourt School offers nine dual degree programs which allow students to pursue their MPP along with another graduate or doctoral degree in less time than it would take to pursue each degree independently.

The university is committed to supporting undocumented students and the unique challenges they may face. If you have questions, contact Jennifer Crewalk, Associate Director for Undocumented Student Services, Center for Multicultural Equity & Access, at jc3150@georgetown.edu. Read more about the resources the university offers for this population of students on the page linked below.

Undocumented Student Resources

The purpose of the organization is to develop the academic and social potential of its members and to provide an environment of support and cultural enrichment of the Georgetown University community for individuals who identify with the Black community through involvement in:

• Academic support and collaboration
• Community Service
• Networking opportunities within Georgetown and the Greater DC area
• Culturally relevant Academic and Social discussions

Reach out to them by email at bgsa@georgetown.edu.

BGSA Instagram

The Veterans 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.

For questions about Benefit Support (GI Bill/ Yellow Ribbon), contact Rachel Cardwell in the Office of the Registrar at militarybenefits@georgetown.edu.

For other veteran-related inquiries, please contact veteranservices@georgetown.edu.

Our McCourt Student Association (MSA) has created a Facebook group for student parents.
You are welcome to join this group using the link below, and we hope it will grow to become a resource for all McCourt student caregivers, where you can share advice, gain support, and ask questions as you navigate your caregiving responsibilities and your schoolwork.
McCourt Parents Support Network