Dear Student,
As announced in President DeGioia’s message on December 29, 2021, we will open the Spring semester as originally scheduled on January 12, 2022, using virtual instruction, and we are planning to resume in-person instruction on Monday, January 31, 2022.
With this adjustment, we realize that the normal decision making process for students may be more difficult regarding class selection. In anticipation of potential issues for students making course decisions, we have made the following adjustments.
The Academic Calendar for Spring 2022 Will Remain the Same
All holidays, including spring break, will remain as announced at the beginning of the academic year. The examination period will remain as announced at the beginning of the academic year.
Add/Drop Will Be Liberalized
For full semester courses with semester start dates of January 12, 2022, students will be allowed to drop classes until January 31, 2022; the previously-posted add date of January 21, 2022, will be maintained. In addition, the last day to receive a 100% refund will be extended to February 2, 2022.
For courses that are on modules or half semesters and begin during the week that includes January 12, 2022, students will be allowed to drop classes as late as January 31, 2022; the add date of January 21, 2022, will be maintained. In addition, the last day to receive a 100% refund will be extended to February 1, 2022. There is also an adjusted refund schedule beyond February 2, 2022, that is shown on the Office of the Registrar website.
Course Withdrawal Policy Will Remain from Fall 2021
The last day to withdraw/drop from a course during the Spring semester without a W grade appearing on the transcript is January 31, 2022. For undergraduate and graduate students, we will maintain the withdrawal date that is reflected on the Office of Registrar website.
Grading Policy Will Continue from Fall 2021
Quality Grades for Undergraduate and Graduate Students
Students will only receive quality grades (letter grades of A, B, C, etc.) for their credit-bearing courses.
Undergraduate Students and the Pass/Fail Option
Undergraduate students who would like to select the Pass/Fail option will have until the last day to withdraw from classes to select this option. Courses on different modular dates will have the option to request a pass/fail up to the last day to withdraw in that module. The Pass/Fail option is available for only one elective course each semester for sophomore, junior, and senior undergraduate students, for a maximum of six courses prior to degree.
Graduate Students and Designated Pass/Fail Option Courses
Only courses that have been predesignated by the department or program to be taken only on a Pass/Fail basis can be applied toward the graduate degree program. Additional courses that permit a student to register for pass/fail grading cannot be applied toward a graduate degree program.
Graduate students receiving permission from an instructor to take a course on a pass/fail basis should first register for the course on a letter grade basis, then change to pass/fail by the last day to withdraw from classes. Courses on different modular dates will have the option to request a pass/fail up to the last day to withdraw in that module.
Tuition Rates Will Continue from Fall 2021
Libraries, study spaces, and food facilities are open to all undergraduate and graduate students, subject to staffing constraints. Students are welcome to return to campus beginning January 11, 2022, following compliance with the university’s arrival testing protocol. The campus will be open and functional during this period consistent with Georgetown’s public health guidelines.
At this time, the tuition, room, and board rates will be those in place for fall semester, 2021.
For additional information and guidance, please contact your advisors.
Sincerely,
Robert M. Groves
Provost
Edward B. Healton
Executive Vice President for Health Sciences