Orientation, Transition & Family Engagement
Orientation, Transition & Family Engagement

Pre-Arrival To-Dos

What to do before you arrive to campus…

We want to help you feel confident and comfortable from the very first day you arrive on campus. On this page, first-year students will find a link to view their New Student Checklist, along with an up-to-date archive of New Student Newsletters and Webinars.

The New Student Checklist is your go-to resource for tracking important tasks and deadlines as you prepare for the semester. While some items are required, others are highly recommended to help you transition smoothly into life as a Hoya.

You can access the checklist on CampusGroups, Georgetown’s student engagement platform. Simply log in with your NetID and password to view and check off completed tasks. We recommend following the checklist in order to stay on track.

Need help navigating CampusGroups? Check out our step-by-step instructions for the web browser and mobile app. If you have any questions, our Orientation team is happy to assist—just email us at nso@georgetown.edu.

To ensure your safety, comfort, and confidence on campus, NSO and many other essential Georgetown departments have prepared a handful of Pre-Arrival Modules for you to complete before moving on campus in August. These modules will open throughout the Summer and can be found on your Georgetown Canvas Dashboard. Please go to canvas.georgetown.edu for instruction on how to access your Canvas Dashboard, and contact nso@georgetown.edu with any questions.

As you prepare for your arrival at Georgetown, you’ll receive weekly email updates from New Student Orientation (NSO) and campus partners. These newsletters, sent to your Georgetown email, will highlight key action items, important deadlines, and campus resources to help you transition smoothly to life on the Hilltop.

Be sure to check your Georgetown email regularly to stay informed and on track. Below is an up-to-date list of all New Student Newsletters sent so far.

If you have any questions about the newsletters, feel free to reach out to the Orientation team at nso@georgetown.edu—we’re happy to help!

New Student Newsletters

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Leading up to New Student Orientation, Georgetown will host virtual webinars on Zoom to help incoming students prepare for life at Georgetown. These sessions will cover a variety of topics designed to support your transition to campus.


To join a webinar, log into your Georgetown Zoom account by selecting “Sign in with SSO.” For step-by-step instructions, visit Georgetown’s Zoom Sign-In Instructions.

Below is a schedule of New Student Webinars, along with an up-to-date list of all webinars hosted so far. We look forward to connecting with you online; please reach out to the Orientation team at nso@georgetown.edu with any questions.

New Student Webinars

  • Webinars will be available here shortly.