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.

Access your New Student Checklist here

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

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 up-to-date recordings 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

Welcome to Georgetown! | Wednesday, June 4, 2025| 3:00 pm – 4:30 pm ET

  • The NSO team will present you an overview of the Summer 2025  New Student Communications and what to expect this summer. In the latter part of the webinar, the Pre-Orientation Programs will be joining to give you an overview of each program.
  • Access the recording by clicking here.

Academic Resource Center | Wednesday, June 11, 2025 | 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm ET

  • Team members from the Academic Resource Center  will provide information on how to request accommodations on the basis of disability, the differences in accommodations in high school versus college, and the variety of academic support offerings provided by the Academic Resource Center.
  • Access the recording by clicking here.

Student Health Center & Immunizations | Wednesday, June 18, 2025 | 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm ET

  • The Student Health Center team will cover the services they provide for students on campus, review the immunization requirements, discuss FAQs and demo the Georgetown Immunization Portal.
  • Zoom link: https://georgetown.zoom.us/j/91863678223

Navigating Your Bills | Wednesday, June 25, 2025 | 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm ET

  • The Office of Revenue and Receivables will teach you about your Tuition Bill, demonstrate how to use the GU Experience to make payments and walk you through how to add an Authorized User.
  • Zoom link: Coming soon.

Mental Health & Wellbeing | Wednesday, July 9, 2025 | 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm ET

  • The Counseling and Psychiatric Services (CAPS) team will review the service and resources offerings available to support the mental health of Georgetown students as well as  give new students some tips on how to maintain their wellbeing as a student.
  • Zoom link will be added here on Monday, July 7.

Your Guide to Student Organizations | Wednesday, July 16, 2025 | 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm ET

  • The Center for Student Engagement (CSE) team will introduce how to get involved on campus through any of our 300+ student organizations and other programs.
  • Zoom link will be added here on Monday, July 14.

Dining & Auxiliary Services | Wednesday, July 23, 2025 | 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm ET

  • Hoya Hospitality will talk about their dining locations on campus. Auxiliary Business Services will share about the must-know’s on campus such as mail services, Amazon on campus, storage and laundry services.
  • Zoom link will be added here on Monday, July 21.

What to Expect from Move-In & NSO | Wednesday, August 6, 2025 | 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm ET

  • The Office of Residential Living will walk new students through the move-in process from how cars will be unloaded to parking and routes. The NSO team will cover what you can expect during New Student Orientation for the required programming as well as the student leaders you can expect to meet. Both the Residential Living and NSO teams hope this webinar will prepare you for what you can expect to see during Move-In Days and NSO.
  • Zoom link will be added here on Monday, August 4.