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About Georgetown
Guided by our Catholic and Jesuit identity, Georgetown is one of the world’s leading academic and research universities. For over 200 years, we’ve been preparing the next generation of global leaders and changemakers through our teaching, research, and service.
Our Mission
As the nation’s oldest Catholic and Jesuit university, we’re committed to providing a holistic education that guides Hoyas to be people for others. Our students learn to be leaders who care for the common good and seek common ground and justice in our world.
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Our History
Georgetown was founded in 1789, coinciding with the birth of our new nation. Georgetown has grown alongside American democracy, maintaining a strong focus on public service and civic engagement. Today, we are one of the world’s leading research universities, educating our students to be responsible and active participants in a changing world.
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Washington, D.C is one of the most dynamic places in the world for policy, culture, food, and the arts. Georgetown students get to be right in the middle of it. From our traditional Hilltop Campus to the bustling Capitol Campus, Georgetown students have access to everything our nation’s capitol has to offer.
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Hilltop Campus
Located in the historic Georgetown neighborhood, our Hilltop Campus is home to many of our academic programs and a hub for student clubs and organizations where you can find your community.
Capitol Campus
The Capitol Campus offers students in select academic programs the unique opportunity to live and study in downtown DC. Students take classes blocks away from the U.S. Capitol and other hubs of policy and business, allowing for easy access to internships to prepare them for their future careers.
Washington, D.C.
Washington, D.C. is a global hub for government, politics, and business. As a truly international city, DC home to incredible food, music, and art scenes. And, of course, DC offers unparalleled access to internships, research, and service opportunities to further your career goals.