Georgetown University

Georgetown University Student Activities

Interested in Greek life?

Georgetown University has the Georgetown University Student Association (Student Government). In fact, more students participate in the Georgetown University Student Association (Student Government) than any other on-campus activity.

Other popular student organizations at Georgetown University include International Relations Club, College Democrats, Georgetown University Grilling Society and Black Student Alliance.

Georgetown University students' favorite campus traditions are Homecoming Block Party, GU Day and Student Activities Fair.

Georgetown University Housing

This table offers information on housing at Georgetown University.

Georgetown University offers on-campus housing. Students are required to live on campus through sophomore year. First year students are guaranteed on-campus housing.

The majority of Georgetown University students live on campus. In 2023, 79% of undergrads at Georgetown University lived in some kind of on-campus housing and 21% of students lived off-campus or commuted to Georgetown University. First year students are not allowed to park a car on campus.

Georgetown University offers coed housing and housing for students with disabilities.

Georgetown University Athletics

At Georgetown University there are a variety of athletic options for students interested in joining a sports program.

Intercollegiate sports are the highest tier of college sports and can be very competitive. Intercollegiate teams are regulated by the NCAA, funded by the university, and compete against teams from other universities. The division of a sports team depends on the size of the university, funding, and competition level. An intercollegiate school team will be Division I, II or III, with Division I being the highest level.

Club sports are not regulated by the NCAA and are a great option for students not interested in trying out for an intercollegiate team. Club sports are usually student run but can also be funded by the university.

Intramural sports are the most casual and informal. Intramural sports are often free and require very little time commitment.

Let's take a look at the athletic options available at Georgetown University:

Is Georgetown University Safe?

College is like a home away from home. Whether you're walking to class or coming back from late-night studying (or partying!), it's important to feel safe on campus.

Georgetown University is patroled 24 hours a day by trained security. The Georgetown campus has emergency telephones or alarms for students to use anytime of day or night.

Georgetown offers late-night transportation or safety escorts for students. Dorms can only be accessed with secure key cards so that students can feel confident that they are safe in on-campus housing.

Additionally, Georgetown has student guards at residence halls and academic facilities.

Plan a Visit to Georgetown University

Visiting colleges is one of the best ways to get a sense of the campus and student body. If you'd like to visit Georgetown University, take Interstate 95 to Washington, DC. If you need to fly, book your flight to Reagan National airport.

While you're planning, check out other schools in DC you may want to visit too. Click the heart at the top of each school's page to save it to your college list.

Want to visit but can't make the trip? Explore Georgetown University's campus without leaving home by taking a virtual campus tour

Keep Reading About Georgetown University

To learn more about Georgetown University, choose from the options below:

Overview

Admissions

Academics

Tuition & Aid

Connect with other students, parents, and admissions professionals to learn more about about Georgetown in the College Confidential forums.