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Updated May 2008
How do I sign up for housing?
New Student Orientation will be mailing out the New Student Guide to
all First Year students in the beginning of May and all transfer
students in June. It will contain an instruction sheet on how to sign
up for housing by logging onto our web site. You will need your NetID
and password to do so. The Registrar's office will be sending this to
you in a separate mailing which will go out at the same time as the New
Student Guide. Once you receive these mailings, you may register for
housing by completing the Living
Preference Questionnaire.
Do I need to
return the copy of the Housing
Occupancy Agreement that I received in the New Student Guide?
No, the Housing Occupancy Agreement sent in the New Student Guide is
for your reference only. You will sign the agreement electronically
after your housing assignment is sent out in early August.
I would like to be
a commuter student. Is it
possible for first year or Sophomore students to live off-campus?
Georgetown University requires that first year (freshman) and sophomore
students live on campus as a condition of enrollment unless they meet
one of the following conditions:
- The student has attained the age of 21 prior to the start of
the academic year.
- The student's local residence is with parents, legal
guardians, or immediate family over the age of 21.
- The student has a documented medical condition which
necessitates living off-campus.
- The student is married or must live with a dependent.
If you meet at least one of these conditions, please go to the Living Preference Questionnaire page and
choose the option for students claiming exemption. After choosing this
option, you will be able to download the exemption form. Complete the
form and return it along with the required documentation specified in
the document.
The form must be received in the Housing Office by July 7, 2008.
I am a Junior
transfer student. Am I required to live on campus?
As a Junior, the University does not require you to live on campus. You
may choose to live off-campus or to request
on-campus housing. If you choose to live off-campus, the Office of
Off-Campus Housing Referral Services is a great resource to help you
find housing in the area. Their email address is: guochrs@georgetown.edu
. The Housing Office also hosts students for a Search Weekend. Please
see the following site for more information about Search Weekend:
http://housing.georgetown.edu/academic/new/.
I am a
junior transfer student who would like to live on campus. How do I
request on-campus housing?
You may request on-campus housing by completing the Living Preference Questionnaire on line.
What
is the rate for on-campus housing? Is there a housing deposit?
You can see the rates for housing here.
The housing assignment is for the entire academic year and half of the
annual rate is billed to your student account each semester. There is
no separate housing deposit.
Since housing assignments are not completed by
the time initial bills are charged, all freshmen and sophomore transfer
students will be charged a "New Student Housing" charge in the July
bill. Once assignments are completed, additional charges or credits
will be made to the student account based on the final assignment. We
will notify students so that you can be aware of the charge before
service charges are made.
When will I know
my housing assignment and
roommate?
In early August, all first-year students and transfer students will
receive an email from the Housing Office with a link to a personalized
web page where you can view your housing assignment, a description of
your residence hall, room number, room rate, your roommate's name and
address, your post office box number and combination, and move-in date
and information. We ask that you do not contact us to request phone
numbers of your roommates, since that is confidential information which
we cannot release.
Can I change my room
assignment?
A student's room assignment cannot be changed without serious cause. No
student may initiate a room change during the first two weeks of the
semester. When a room change is necessary, each student involved must
adhere to the guidelines established by the Office of Housing Services
and the Office of Residence Life.
How do I request a
particular person as my
roommate?
You may request a particular roommate by entering his/her
NetID in part two of the roommate selection process. If you filled out
your Living Preference Questionnaire by
Monday, June 15, 2009, you will
receive an email on Tuesday, June 16,
2009 directing you to log on to part two. Roommate requests will be
honored only if both students request each other. You should ask your
potential roommate for his/her NetID in order to facilitate this
request. The Housing Office will not furnish NetIDs to third parties.
How do I request to
live in a particular residence
hall?
Housing assignments are generated by computer, based on the answers on
the Living Preference Questionnaire, and are carefully reviewed by
Housing staff. Requests to live in specific residence halls will not be
considered unless there is a religious or health reason for requesting
a particular hall, (such as need for a private bath). Please indicate
that reason to us in a separate email to
newstudenthousing@georgetown.edu.
It is our experience that students
place more value on the friendships made in the residence hall than on
the hall's location.
Are there
single gender floors available?
Single gender floors are available in Harbin Hall and Village C. New
South floors are all co-ed. On co-ed floors, separate hall baths for
males and females are located on each floor. Only Village C rooms have
private bathrooms.
All apartment spaces, available to transfer students only, are in
single gender apartments.
What is the guest
policy in the residence halls?
Non-Georgetown visitors to a residence hall must present identification
at the security desk and use the desk phone to call the resident to
escort them into the hall. While guests are on campus, student hosts
are responsible for their actions. Residents must accompany their
guests at all times. The need for a student to live in reasonable
privacy takes precedence over a roommate's entertainment of a guest in
the room.
Students must register overnight guests in the Residence Hall Office
and notify the Resident Assistant of the guest's presence. Guest passes
are issued for a maximum of three days unless authorized for an
extension. Guests may not stay in unoccupied student beds without the
written consent of the student whose bed is to be used. Cohabitation,
which is defined as overnight visits with a sexual partner, is
incompatible both with the mission of the University and with the
rights of the roommate.
How many years
of housing am I guaranteed?
On-campus housing is required and thus guaranteed for all full-time
first-year (freshmen) and sophomore
students. Junior and Senior students may apply for a third and fourth
year of on campus housing during Housing Selection that begins in the
Fall. The third year of on-campus housing will be offered as space is
available for either the junior or senior year. All third-year
requesters will be given equal priority, regardless of class year.
Students who are able to live on campus for four years when space is
available have a lower priority for housing selection than those who
are
selecting for a third year.
What is the policy
on smoking in the residence
halls?
In accordance with the laws of the District of Columbia which prohibit
smoking in public areas, and in order to ensure the health and safety
of residents, smoking is prohibited in all residence hall rooms,
apartments, and townhouses, including common areas and private
residential spaces. Members of the community who choose to smoke must
do so in designated areas outdoors at a distance from the building that
does not block entrances, transmit smoke into buildings, or cause
others to be exposed to second-hand smoke.
What are quiet
floors?
All residence halls have daily quiet hours that are enforced between
9:00 p.m. and 9:00 a.m. on nights preceding undergraduate class days
and between 12:00 a.m. and 9:00 a.m. on other nights. Quiet floors give
the residents an opportunity through the hall's Community Living
Agreement to design their own extended quiet hours and policies.
Designated quiet floors will be available in Darnall, Harbin and
Village C depending on demand for such floors.
Are there any single
occupancy rooms available?
We only have a handful of single occupancy rooms in First Year
Residence Halls. These rooms are reserved for students with significant
medical conditions necessitating such accommodations. Therefore, the
vast majority of First Year students will be assigned to double or
triple occupancy rooms.
When can I move into
my room?
New students are scheduled to move into the residence halls on Friday,
August 22, 2008, between 6:00 p.m. and 11:00 p.m. and Saturday, August
23, 2008 starting at 8:30 a.m. Your move-in date is determined by
where you are housed. You will be notified of the appropriate move-in
date when you receive your housing assignment.
Transfer students assigned to Kennedy, McCarthy, and Reynolds Halls are
scheduled to arrive on Friday, August 22, 2008. All other transfer
students are scheduled to move into their residence halls and
apartments on Saturday, August 23, 2008 .
Please make arrangements to move in on your respective date. Do not
request to move in early. We cannot offer early move-in because our
residence halls are occupied over the summer.
When do Fall
semester classes begin?
Fall semester classes begin on Wednesday, August 27, 2008.
When do the
residence halls close for winter break?
When do they open for spring semester?
All halls close for the winter break at noon, Thursday, December 19,
2008. All halls reopen for the Spring semester at Noon on Tuesday,
January 6, 2009.
How are the
residence halls furnished?
The University has provided the following in each room: dresser/closet
space, desk, chair, bed and mattress, book shelves, and window
coverings. You can see average sizes of room and furniture dimensions
on our general room information page.
You should provide your own linens, pillow, mattress cover, blankets
and bedspread. The sizes of mattresses around campus can vary.
Mattresses are typically twin extra long, 36" x 80". It is suggested
that you either use flat sheets or fitted bottom sheets in the twin
extra long size. Students who are assigned to Darnall Hall should note
that beds in that residence hall are standard sized twin beds. You can
see average room and furniture dimensions on our general room
information page. Please also consult our list of suggested things to bring and
prohibited items.
Are the residence
hall rooms carpeted?
Yes, all residence halls are carpeted.
Can I bring my
own room furniture?
No. All basic furniture is provided by the University and must remain
in each room. Do not bring mattresses or large items of furniture.
Waterbeds, spas and water chairs are expressly prohibited in the
residence halls.
What items should I
bring with me?
Please consult our list of suggested items to bring with you by
clicking here.
What items are
prohibited in the residence
halls?
Please consult our list of prohibited items by clicking here.
What size
refrigerators are permitted in the
residence halls?
Refrigerators are limited to a maximum capacity of 3 cubic feet. Rental
units that meet safety requirements are available each year at
registration under the sponsorship of a student club.
Are the residence
halls wired for Internet access?
All residence halls and apartments are wired for Internet access. There
is a jack for each student assigned to the room.
How do I sign up
for phone/cable/Internet access?
All students will have Internet access and basic phone service (one
phone line) in the residence halls. These two services will be active
when students move into their assignments. Students may sign up for
voicemail, additional phone lines, or cable television through Student
Access +. For more information on cable television, phone service, and
Internet connections, please visit this link.
How do I sign up for a
meal plan?
You should check your New Student Guide. You may also find
helpful
information at
the following site.
Are there laundry
facilities in residence halls?
Laundry facilities are available in all residence halls. They are
located on the lower level of Copley, Darnall, LXR, and Harbin Halls;
on each floor of New South; the 3rd floor East Wing of Village C and on
the 1st floor of McCarthy. Laundry facilities are also found in central
locations in each of the apartment complexes. The laundry machines are
paid for electronically by using your GOCard University ID card. You
are responsible for your own laundry arrangements. There is no
housekeeping service for personal use.
Where do you go to
pick up packages?
Packages should be addressed to you in the following format to ensure
proper routing:
Student Name
Your Residence Hall Office (e.g. Village C RHO)
Housing Assignment (e.g. Harbin Hall 103)
Georgetown University
37th and O Streets, NW
Washington, DC 20057
Packages are received by the Residence Hall Office (RHO). You will
receive an e-mail notification that you have a package waiting for you.
You may go to the RHO during their operating hours to sign for and pick
up your package.
I am traveling from a
long distance and will be
shipping my belongings. When will packages be accepted at the residence
halls?
The Residence Hall Offices (RHO) will accept packages as they are
received. Packages received for students moving in on Friday will not
be made available until Saturday to prevent confusion with the Move In
process. If you need to send any personal belongings, we encourage you
to have them arrive after you have settled in .
Please make your shipping plans accordingly. The delivery services and
the University are inundated with packages during the opening days of
the Fall semester. This will cause delays in receiving. Please bring
any item or belonging with you that you consider critical to your
health or that you will need in the first few days of school. The
Housing Office will not accept packages on behalf of students. You are
the only person allowed to pick up your packages from the RHO and you
must present a valid ID.
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