New Student Orientation

Starts August 20, 2009

Welcome Class of 2013!
Orientation is mandatory for new students.

Georgetown holds a four-day orientation program for new students the week prior to the beginning of classes. During this time, generally Thursday through Sunday before classes begin on Monday, new students have the campus to themselves to learn their way around and get acquainted with each other before the upperclassmen arrive.

Schedule is subject to change. You will receive an Orientation brochure when you arrive for Move In with additional details for Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Locations are noted in small gray type.

Thursday, August 20
8 – 9am Financial Clearance. If you have not paid your bill in full, you will need to take care of that first. After getting clearance see your Resident Director (RD) for keys. Make sure to visit your RD after 9am. Bush Fitness Center (the REC)
9am Residence halls open for new student check-in. Go to the lobby of your assigned residence hall to receive your room key. Please do not arrive any earlier than 9:00 am.
  • For those checking into Knight Hall, enter in the right lane on Memorial Drive.
  • For those checking into Anderson Hall, enter in the left lane on Memorial Drive.
  • If checking into South Campus (Allen Hall, Collier Hall, Pierce Hall or Flowers Hall), enter in through the main sidewalk off Jackson Street.
  • If you do not have a residence hall room assignment or are a commuting student, see the Student Life Office. 3rd floor, Student Center
9am - 3pm Offices are open for:
  • G-Card Office: If you have not yet obtained your G-Card or if you want to make a deposit on your G-Card Bush Fitness Center (The REC)
  • Registrar's Office: Class registration questions 105 Highbaugh Hall
  • Campus Mail: Obtaining mail box number and/or combination 1st floor, Student Center
  • Campus Safety Office: Car registration 2nd floor, Student Center
  • The Store: Purchasing textbooks and school supplies 1st floor, Student Center
  • Business Office: Bills and financial clearance Bush Fitness Center (The REC)
  • Office of Student Financial Planning: Financial aid assistance Bush Fitness Center (The REC)
1:30 pm - 2:15 pm A New Chapter: Parents Only. John L. Hill Chapel
2:30 pm - 3:00 pm Parent-only meeting with Faculty Advisor. Location determined by the group number that appears on the student nametag distributed at residence hall check-in.
3:00 pm - 4:00 pm Student-only meeting with Faculty Advisor. Bring your class schedule. Location determined by the group number that appears on the student nametag distributed at residence hall check-in.
4:00 pm - 4:30 pm Commuter student-only meeting. Learning Resource Center (LRC)-Arnett Conference Room
4:30 pm - 5:15 pm Opening Session with Dr. William H. Crouch, Jr., President. John L. Hill Chapel
5:15 pm - 6:30 pm Welcoming Picnic. Outside Cralle Student Center
New students admitted free. Family members are welcome to enjoy the picnic at $6.00 per person. This is the final event of the day for family members.

FOLLOWING THE PICNIC, PARENTS WILL DEPART

Students, please dress in comfortable clothing for the evening’s events.
6:30 pm - 8pm Resident Student-only meeting in the Residence Hall.
8:15 pm - 9:15 pm General Session. Students will receive orientation small group assignment. John L. Hill Chapel
9:15 pm - 10:45 pm Play Fair. Giddings Lawn (In case of rain meet in the GW Bush Center/The REC)
10:45 pm Pizza and soft drinks. Cralle Student Center Patio