Resources for Incoming Students
Living in Washington, DC
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 our new building .
Disability Support
We are dedicated to promoting a community of access and inclusion for students with disabilities by removing barriers in curricular and co-curricular environments.
Writing Center
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.
Health Services
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.
Office of Global Services
Are you an international student who will be needing a visa to study in the US? Refer to the OGS website below.
Life at McCourt
Learn about our community — from which student organizations we have, the community engagement and research opportunities, and more.
Career Resources
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.
Dual Degrees
Applicable only for full-time MPP students:
The McCourt School offers nine dual degrees 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.
Undocumented Student Resources
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.
Black Graduate Student Alliance
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.
Veterans Office
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 and cc: Wesley Wilson at wesley.wilson@georgetown.edu.
Parents Support Network
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.