Fall 2026 Hoya Family Orientation Schedule
Virtual Hoya Family Orientation will take place on August 17th, 2026 between 3pm and 7pm.
Virtual Hoya Family Orientation
Monday, August 17th, 2026 on Zoom
Time | Event |
|---|---|
3 — 3:50 pm ET | Hoya Family Orientation Welcome Session |
4 — 4:50 pm ET | Deans’ Welcome Sessions for Parents and Families |
5 — 5:30 pm ET | Rotating Interest Sessions |
5:45 — 6:15 pm ET | Rotating Interest Sessions |
6:30 — 7 pm ET | 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 17th, 2026, and it will be open from 2:00 pm – 7:00 pm Eastern Time.
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 immersion, community-engaged learning and research, weekly tutoring and mentoring commitments, dozens of student organizations and more. | Click here to access the Zoom meeting. |
| Your Guide to Living on Campus | If you have questions about what to expect from living on campus, we have answers. We will be discuss everything pertaining to what to expect from living on campus. | Click here to access the Zoom meeting. |
| Ombuds 101: The Place To Go When You Don’t Know Where To Go | Most students have never heard the word “Ombuds” and don’t understand how the Ombuds Office can serve them. In this session you will learn that the Student Ombuds is an important resource for your student when they need help navigating university resources or if they need a confidential and impartial person to talk to about any university related concerns and/or interpersonal conflict. | Click here to access the Zoom meeting. |
| Supporting Your Student’s Mental Health: A Family Guide to Navigating College | Families play an important role in supporting students’ well-being, even from a distance. This presentation provides practical strategies for recognizing when a student may be struggling, encouraging help-seeking, and connecting them with mental health resources available at Georgetown. | Click here to access the Zoom meeting. |
| 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 access the Zoom meeting. |
| 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 access the recording. |
| GUPD Resources | GUPD Sgt. Gette will provide information on available resources that students can use to help keep themselves safe and secure. There will be a time for Q&A after the presentation. | Click here to access the Zoom meeting. |
| Introduction to the Student Health Center | We will provide parental info on student health services, timing, access/locations and coverage. | Click here to access the Zoom meeting. |
| Campus Life Essentials: Dining, Retail & Student Services | Learn about the campus services that support students every day, including dining, retail, mail and package services, vending, laundry, and other essential resources. This session will help students and families understand how these services work together to make daily life at Georgetown convenient, safe, and successful. | Click here to access the Zoom meeting. |
Block 2 (5:45 pm – 6:15 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 immersion, community-engaged learning and research, weekly tutoring and mentoring commitments, dozens of student organizations and more. | Click here to access the Zoom meeting. |
| Your Guide to Living on Campus | If you have questions about what to expect from living on campus, we have answers. We will be discuss everything pertaining to what to expect from living on campus. | Click here to access the Zoom meeting. |
| Ombuds 101: The Place To Go When You Don’t Know Where To Go | Most students have never heard the word “Ombuds” and don’t understand how the Ombuds Office can serve them. In this session you will learn that the Student Ombuds is an important resource for your student when they need help navigating university resources or if they need a confidential and impartial person to talk to about any university related concerns and/or interpersonal conflict. | Click here to access the Zoom meeting. |
| 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 access the recording. |
| How to Get Involved in Student Life and Programs on the Hilltop | This session will cover how students can get involved in extracurricular activities during their first few weeks at Georgetown. | Click here to access the recording. |
| Catholic Life at Georgetown | Join Catholic Ministry staff to find out more about our spiritual, liturgical, educational, and social activities for students. | Click here to access the recording. |
| Dharmic Life at Georgetown | Meet the director for Dharmic Life, Brahmacharini Shweta Chaitanya, to find out more about the spiritual and social activities for students. | Click here to access the Zoom meeting. |
| Muslim Life at Georgetown | Meet the director for Muslim Life, Imam Yahya Hendi to find out more about the Muslim community at Georgetown. | Click here to access the Zoom meeting. |
| Introduction to the Student Health Center | The Student Health Center will provide an overview of medical services provided on both campuses including a Q & A section. | Click here to access the Zoom meeting. |
| GUPD Resources | GUPD Sgt. Gette will provide information on available resources that students can use to help keep themselves safe and secure. There will be a time for Q&A after the presentation. | Click here to access the Zoom meeting. |
| 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 access the Zoom meeting. |
| 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 access the presentation. |
| Supporting Your Student’s Mental Health: A Family Guide to Navigating College | Families play an important role in supporting students’ well-being, even from a distance. This presentation provides practical strategies for recognizing when a student may be struggling, encouraging help-seeking, and connecting them with mental health resources available at Georgetown. | Click here to access the Zoom meeting. |
| Campus Life Essentials: Dining, Retail & Student Services | Learn about the campus services that support students every day, including dining, retail, mail and package services, vending, laundry, and other essential resources. This session will help students and families understand how these services work together to make daily life at Georgetown convenient, safe, and successful. | Click here to access the Zoom meeting. |
| Ten Ways the Library Helps 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 access the recording. |
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 immersion, community-engaged learning and research, weekly tutoring and mentoring commitments, dozens of student organizations and more. | Click here to access the Zoom meeting. |
| Ombuds 101: The Place To Go When You Don’t Know Where To Go | Most students have never heard the word “Ombuds” and don’t understand how the Ombuds Office can serve them. In this session you will learn that the Student Ombuds is an important resource for your student when they need help navigating university resources or if they need a confidential and impartial person to talk to about any university related concerns and/or interpersonal conflict. | Click here to access the Zoom meeting. |
| Jewish Life at Georgetown | Join Rabbi Ilana Zietman, the director for Jewish Life, and find out more about religious services, cultural programming, informal Jewish education, and service projects. | Click here to access the Zoom meeting. |
| Protestant Christian Ministry at Georgetown | Join Rev. Ebony Grisom and Rev. TauVaughn Toney to find out more about Protestant Christian Life at Georgetown | Click here to access the Zoom meeting. |
| Orthodox Christian Life at Georgetown | Join Father David Pratt, director for Orthodox Life to learn more about the Orthodox Christian community at Georgetown. | Click here to access the Zoom. meeting. |
| How to Get Involved in Student Life and Programs on the Hilltop | This session will cover how students can get involved in extracurricular activities during their first few weeks at Georgetown. | Click here to access the recording. |
| GUPD Resources | GUPD Sgt. Gette will provide information on available resources that students can use to help keep themselves safe and secure. There will be a time for Q&A after the presentation. | Click here to access the Zoom meeting. |
| 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 access the recording. |
| Introduction to the Student Health Center | The Student Health Center will provide an overview of medical services provided on both campuses including a Q & A section. | Click here to access the Zoom meeting. |
| 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 access the recording. |
| Supporting Your Student’s Mental Health: A Family Guide to Navigating College | Families play an important role in supporting students’ well-being, even from a distance. This presentation provides practical strategies for recognizing when a student may be struggling, encouraging help-seeking, and connecting them with mental health resources available at Georgetown. | Click here to access the Zoom meeting. |
| 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 access the presentation. |
In-Person Hoya Family Orientation Events
Thursday, August 20th, 2026
| Time | Event | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Assigned Times | Residence Hall Move-In | Assigned Locations |
| 12 pm – 2 pm | President’s Move-In Lunch | Leo J. O’Donovan Dining Hall |
| 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm | Georgetown Men’s Soccer vs University of North Carolina | Shaw Field |
Friday, August 21st, 2026
| 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 |
| 12 pm – 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 Parents and families are invited to stop by for light refreshments and conversation with other new College of Arts & Sciences families. The Dean of the College of Arts & Sciences, and our team of Peer Advisors and Advising Deans look forward to greeting you! | HFSC Great Room |
| 3 – 4 pm | School of Foreign Service Academic Dean’s Reception for Parents and Families The School of Foreign Service invites parents and family members to drop by for refreshments and conversation with members of the SFS Undergraduate Program Office, Advising Deans, Peer Advisors , and other new SFS families. | ICC Galleria |
| 3 – 4 pm | McDonough School of Business Academic Dean’s Reception for Parents and Families Parents and family members of McDonough School of Business students are invited to drop by for light refreshments and to meet members of the McDonough School of Business Undergraduate Program Team, as well as McDonough Faculty members and student Peer Ambassadors. | Fisher Colloquium |
| 3 – 4 pm | School of Health Move-In Break for Parents and Families New School of Health family members are welcome to drop by for refreshments and to meet SOH faculty, advising staff, and peer advisors. | Rachel L. Bunnie Mellon Park |
| 3 – 4 pm | Berkley School of Nursing Move-In Break for Parents and Families School of Nursing students and family members are welcome to drop by for refreshments and to meet SON faculty and staff. | St. Mary’s Lobby |
| 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 |
Saturday, August 22nd, 2026
| Time | Event | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 10 – 11 am | New Student Convocation Ceremony | Copley Lawn |
Sunday, August 23rd, 2026
| Time | Event | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 11 am – 12 pm | Mass for Parents and Families | Dahlgren Chapel |