Fall 2024 Hoya Family Orientation Schedule

In-Person Hoya Family Orientation Events

Thursday, August 22

Time	Event	Location
Assigned Times	Residence Hall Move-In	Assigned Locations
Noon – 2 pm	President’s Move-In Lunch	Leo J. O’Donovan Dining Hall

Friday, August 23

Time	Event	Location
Assigned Times	Residence Hall Move-In	Assigned Locations
10 am – 3 pm	Student Health Center Open House for Families & Supporters	Student Health Center
Noon – 2 pm	President’s Move-In Lunch	Leo J. O’Donovan Dining Hall
	Deans’ Receptions for Parents and Family Members	Various Locations
3 – 4 pm	College of Arts & Sciences Move-In Break for Parents and Families	Dahlgren Quad
3 – 4 pm	School of Foreign Service Academic Dean’s Reception for Parents and Families	ICC Galleria
3 – 4 pm	McDonough School of Business Academic Dean’s Reception for Parents and Families	Fisher Colloquium
3 – 4 pm	School of Health and School of Nursing Joint Move-In Break for Parents and Families	St. Mary’s Front Lawn
5:30 – 7 pm	Religious Services	Various Locations
5:30 – 6 pm	Liturgy of the Word and Blessing of Students & Families	Dahlgren Chapel
7 – 8:00 pm	Student Affairs Family Welcome Panel and Reception	Dahlgren Quad; Rain Site: Riggs Library

Saturday, August 24

Time	Event	Location
10 – 11 am	New Student Convocation Ceremony	Copley Lawn
11:30 am – 12:30 pm	Goodbye Lunch for New Students and Families	Leavey Hotel Corridor & HFSC Great Room

Virtual Hoya Family Orientation

Monday, August 19, on Zoom

Time	Event
3 — 3:50 pm EDT	Hoya Family Orientation Welcome Session
4 — 4:50 pm EDT	Deans’ Welcome Sessions for Parents and Families
5 — 5:30 pm EDT	Rotating Interest Sessions
5:45 — 6:15 pm EDT	Rotating Interest Sessions
6:30 — 7 pm EDT	Rotating Interest Sessions

HFO Virtual Help Desk

During HFO, a virtual help desk will be available to parents and families. The Orientation staff will be available to assist with questions or concerns, and can help direct you to session. The Help Desk link will be made available on August 19, and it will be open from 2:00 pm – 7:00 pm Eastern Time.

The HFO Help Desk is now closed.

Hoya Family Orientation Welcome Session

During this session, leaders from the Division of Student Affairs, alongside the Orientation staff, will welcome you to Georgetown to provide an overview and what to expect for the beginning of your student’s journey on the Hilltop.

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Deans’ Welcome Sessions for Parents and Families

Georgetown College of Arts & Sciences Welcome Session for Parents and Families
Parents and Families are invited to attend a welcome session to learn more about the Georgetown University College of Arts & Sciences and how to support your new College of Arts & Sciences student.

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School of Foreign Service Welcome Session for Parents and Families
Parents and families of new School of Foreign Service students are invited to a virtual welcome session to learn about the undergraduate BSFS program from Dean Joel Hellman, undergraduate deans, and SFS faculty and staff.

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McDonough School of Business Deans’ Welcome Session for Parents and Families
Parents and families of new McDonough School of Business students are invited to a virtual welcome session to hear about the McDonough Undergraduate Program from Dean Paul Almeida, Senior Associate Dean Patricia Grant, and McDonough Faculty members. There will be an opportunity for participants to ask questions of the panel.

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School of Nursing Dean’s Welcome Session for Parents and Families
New SON parents and families are invited to our virtual welcome session hosted by Dean Roberta Waite along with SON faculty and Academic Affairs staff.

Recording coming soon.

School of Health Dean’s Welcome Session for Parents and Families
New SOH parents and families are invited to our virtual welcome session hosted by Dean Christopher King along with SOH faculty and Academic Affairs staff. You will learn more about the SOH undergraduate program and how to best support your student.

Recording coming soon.

Hoya Family Orientation Interest Sessions

Hoya Family Orientation interest sessions are designed to cover a variety of important topics regarding student life at Georgetown University. Interest sessions are divided into three 30-minute blocks, and guardians and families are encouraged to attend the sessions most important to them. Sessions cover a wide range of topics, including campus ministries, student conduct and safety, and many more. Please scroll down to see the full list of interest sessions, including session titles, descriptions, and Zoom links.

Block 1 (5 pm – 5:30 pm)

Session Title	Description	Zoom Link
#HoyasForOthers: Engaging DC and Beyond through Social Justice	Join the Center for Social Justice for a conversation on how students get engaged beyond the Hilltop, across the country and around the world, engaging the University’s mission for the common good and social justice. Learn about Alternative Spring Break, community-based learning and research opportunities, weekly tutoring and mentoring commitments, and dozens of student organizations and more.	Click here to watch the recording.
Living on Campus at Georgetown	Join us to learn about on campus housing at Georgetown University. During this session, participants will be provided an overview of all the services provided by the team in Residential Living including important dates for the 2024-25 academic year.	Recording coming soon.
Understanding the Ombuds Office: Where To Go When You Don’t Know Where To Go	The Ombuds is an important resource for students to be aware of when they are dealing with any type of conflict, are having trouble navigating resources at GU, or need to speak to a trusted professional confidentially about an academic issue they are facing. This us an informational session designed to explain what an Ombuds does and doesn’t do, what to expect from a visit, how Ombuds practice and reasons why someone might visit the OSO.	Click here to watch the recording.
Mental Health & Wellbeing: An Integral Part of the College Experience	This session will be an opportunity for families to learn about the importance of their student integrating mental health and wellbeing practices into their life as a college student.	Recording coming soon.
Coffee with the ARC Director	Meet casually with Dr. Joseph P. Fisher, Executive Director of the Academic Resource Center. Joe will offer an overview of the ARC’s resources and can answer general questions about how the office works with students. Coffee not required, but definitely welcomed.	Click here to watch the recording.
Introduction to Undergraduate Career Services	Meet members of the Cawley Career Education Center and learn about the resources available to Georgetown University students.	Click here to watch the recording.
Be Inspired, Get Involved, Stay Engaged! Leading at a Higher Level at Georgetown	This session will cover student involvement on campus and the importance that it has on the overall student experience at Georgetown. Key programmatic dates will also be covered in this session.	Recording coming soon.
Ten Ways the Library Can Help Hoyas Succeed	Georgetown University Library is a vital partner in students’ academic life. Learn how our unparalleled library collections, expert guidance, innovative spaces and skills-based workshops help foster student success.	Click here to watch the recording.
OSEI Parent & Family Information Session	The Office of Student Equity & Inclusion session aims to familiarize parents and family members with our diverse support services, including the Disability Cultural Center, Women’s Center, LGBTQ Resource Center, Community Scholars Program, and Center for Multicultural Equity and Access. We hope attendees gain insights into how these resources foster inclusivity and support student success, encouraging active engagement in campus life and understanding of equity and diversity initiatives.	Click here for for the OSEI website.
ESCAPE First Year Retreat Program	ESCAPE is Georgetown’s First-Year Retreat Program which has been a beloved Hoya tradition since 1990. Join this session to learn all about how your student has the opportunity to build community, reflect, and have tons of fun on this 27-hour retreat experience!	Click here to watch the recording.
GUPD Resources	A quick synopsis of who GUPD is and the resources we provide to the university. We will also have a Q&A session at the end.	Click here to watch the recording.
Office of Student Conduct: Promoting concepts of fairness and due process in conduct settings	We will discuss our educational policies, what our office does, and how we support our students.	Recording coming soon.
Introduction to the Student Health Center	Our goal is to introduce both students and families to the wide variety of health services at Georgetown.	Recording coming soon.

Block 2 (5:45 pm – 6:15 pm)

Session Title	Description	Zoom Link
#HoyasForOthers: Engaging DC and Beyond in Social Justice	Parents and Families will be introduced to how Georgetown’s commitments to the social justice and the common good are enacted through units such as the Center for Social Justice. They will learn how their students are a significant part of living our University’s mission via service, community-engaged research and learning, activism, advocacy, immersion, and philanthropy, and through CSJ’s values of fair trade learning, solidarity, and community.	Click here to watch the recording.
Living on Campus at Georgetown	Join us to learn about on campus housing at Georgetown University. During this session, participants will be provided an overview of all the services provided by the team in Residential Living including important dates for the 2024-25 academic year.	Recording coming soon.
Understanding the Ombuds Office: Where To Go When You Don’t Know Where To Go	The Ombuds is an important resource for students to be aware of when they are dealing with any type of conflict, are having trouble navigating resources at GU, or need to speak to a trusted professional confidentially about an academic issue they are facing. This us an informational session designed to explain what an Ombuds does and doesn’t do, what to expect from a visit, how Ombuds practice and reasons why someone might visit the OSO.	Click here to watch the recording.
Introduction to Undergraduate Career Services	Meet members of the Cawley Career Education Center and learn about the resources available to Georgetown University students.	Click here to watch the recording.
Be Inspired, Get Involved, Stay Engaged! Leading at a Higher Level at Georgetown	This session will cover student engagement opportunities at Georgetown University and how students can get involved on campus.	Recording coming soon.
Ten Ways the Library Can Help Hoyas Succeed	Georgetown University Library is a vital partner in students’ academic life. Learn how our unparalleled library collections, expert guidance, innovative spaces and skills-based workshops help foster student success.	Click here to watch the recording.
Catholic Life at Georgetown	Catholic Ministry focuses its mission on encouraging members of the Catholic community to grow in relationship with God through Jesus Christ. Join Catholic Ministry staff to find out more about our spiritual, liturgical, educational, and social activities for students, including retreats, choirs, RCIA Confirmation, social justice programs, and much more.	Click here to watch the recording.
Dharmic Life at Georgetown	Dharmic Life accompanies students with roots or interest in Buddhist, Hindu (Vaiṣṇava, Śaiva, Sākta, Smārta, Sanātana/Hinduism as well as Yoga and other non-theist Dharmas), Sikh, and Jain traditions. Meet the new director for Dharmic Life, Brahmacharini Shweta Chaitanya to find out more about the spiritual and social activities for students, including retreats, discussion groups, meditation & yoga sessions, weekly gatherings and much more.	Click here to watch the recording.
Muslim Life at Georgetown	Muslim Life is focused on providing educational opportunities and spiritual support for the Muslim campus community including but not limited to Friday Jum’ah services, Qiyam al-Layl, Iftars, weekly halavah and Qur’an study, and off-campus retreats. Join Imam Yahya Hendi to find out more about Muslim Life at Georgetown.	Recording coming soon.
Introduction to the Student Health Center	Our goal is to introduce both students and families to the wide variety of health services at Georgetown.	Recording coming soon.
GUPD Resources	A quick synopsis of who GUPD is and the resources we provide to the university. We will also have a Q&A session at the end.	Click here to watch the recording.
Coffee with the ARC Director	Meet casually with Dr. Joseph P. Fisher, Executive Director of the Academic Resource Center. Joe will offer an overview of the ARC’s resources and can answer general questions about how the office works with students. Coffee not required, but definitely welcomed.	Click her e to watch the recording.
ESCAPE First-Year Retreat Program	ESCAPE is Georgetown’s First-Year Retreat Program which has been a beloved Hoya tradition since 1990. Join this session to learn all about how your student has the opportunity to build community, reflect, and have tons of fun on this 27-hour retreat experience!	Click here to watch the recording.
Mental Health & Wellbeing: An Integral Part of the College Experience	This session will be an opportunity for families to learn about the importance of their student integrating mental health and wellbeing practices into their life as a college student.	Recording coming soon.
Office of Student Conduct: Promoting concepts of fairness and due process in conduct settings	We will discuss our educational policies, what our office does, and how we support our students.	Recording coming soon.

Block 3 (6:30 pm – 7 pm)

Session Title	Description	Zoom Link
#HoyasForOthers: Engaging DC and Beyond through Social Justice	Join the Center for Social Justice for a conversation on how students get engaged beyond the Hilltop, across the country and around the world, engaging the University’s mission for the common good and social justice. Learn about Alternative Spring Break, community-based learning and research opportunities, weekly tutoring and mentoring commitments, and dozens of student organizations and more.	Click here to watch the recording.
Understanding the Ombuds Office: Where To Go When You Don’t Know Where To Go	The Ombuds is an important resource for students to be aware of when they are dealing with any type of conflict, are having trouble navigating resources at GU, or need to speak to a trusted professional confidentially about an academic issue they are facing. This us an informational session designed to explain what an Ombuds does and doesn’t do, what to expect from a visit, how Ombuds practice and reasons why someone might visit the OSO.	Click here to watch the recording.
Jewish Life at Georgetown	Jewish Life at Georgetown fosters a robust and diverse Jewish community on campus. Our weekly Shabbat program is the spiritual heartbeat of our community. Meet Rabbi Ilana Zietman, the new director for Jewish Life, and Deborah Silver, associate director for Jewish Life to find out more about religious services, cultural programming, informal Jewish education, and service projects.	Recording coming soon.
Protestant Christian Ministry at Georgetown	Protestant Christian Ministry, along with its affiliated and associated ministries services a diverse Christian community, honors the religious traditions of its members while affirming their oneness in Christ. Join Rev. Ebony Grisom and Rev. TauVaughn Toney to find out more about Sunday worship on campus, Bible studies, prayer groups, fellowship groups, service projects and retreats.	Click here to watch the recording.
Orthodox Christian Life at Georgetown	Orthodox Christian Life serves students of all Eastern Orthodox backgrounds. As liturgical life is central to the Church, weekly vespers services and divine liturgy are offered along with other chaplaincy events including discussion groups, social events, retreats and charity work. Join Father David Pratt to learn more about Orthodox Christian Life at Georgetown.	Recording coming soon.
Be Inspired, Get Involved, Stay Engaged! Leading at a Higher Level at Georgetown	This session will cover student involvement on campus and the importance that it has on the overall student experience at Georgetown. Key programmatic dates will also be covered in this session.	Recording coming soon.
GUPD Resources	A quick synopsis of who GUPD is and the resources we provide to the university. We will also have a Q&A session at the end.	Click here to watch the recording.
Mental Health & Wellbeing: An Integral Part of the College Experience	This session will be an opportunity for families to learn about the importance of their student integrating mental health and wellbeing practices into their life as a college student.	Recording coming soon.
Office of Student Conduct: Promoting concepts of fairness and due process in conduct settings	We will discuss our educational policies, what our office does, and how we support our students.	Recording coming soon.
Introduction to the Student Health Center	Our goal is to introduce both students and families to the wide variety of health services at Georgetown.	Recording coming soon.