Dear Students,
Thanksgiving break takes place starting Wednesday, Nov. 26, with classes resuming on Monday, Dec. 1. Please review the following important reminders and opportunities related to Thanksgiving break.
Reminders for Students Departing Campus
Thanksgiving Break Transportation Options
- Airport “Turkey” Shuttles are offered to Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) from the Georgetown Bus Turnaround on Tuesday, Nov. 25, and Wednesday, Nov. 26. Return shuttles are offered on Sunday, Nov. 30. Advance sign-up is not required.
- There are also GUTS-to-public transit options to DCA, Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Union Station, including:
- Rosslyn: Drops off at the Metro Blue line to DCA and the Silver Line to IAD.
- Capitol Campus Shuttle: Drops off 0.5 miles from Union Station.
- Gallery Place Loop: Drops off at Gallery Place Metro for the Red and Yellow Line.
- Union Station Loop: Drops off at Union Station.
- Dupont Circle: Drops off near the Metro Red Line to Union Station.
On and Off-Campus Housing
If you are departing from your on-campus housing for break, be sure to:
- Close and secure all windows.
- Place all perishable items in sealed containers.
- Ensure all water is turned off, including showers and faucets.
- Dispose of any trash.
- Turn off any alarm clocks and appliances that may make noise while you are away.
- Lock your door upon departure.
If you are departing from your off-campus housing for break, be sure to:
- Lock all of your doors and windows and close your curtains or blinds before you leave.
- Put trash and recycling bins in their proper storage locations and take any trash to a centralized trash location before the break.
- Turn your heat down, but not off — pipes can freeze and burst if the temperatures dip and there is no heat in your home.
- Turn off any alarm clocks and appliances that may make noise while you are away.
Check out the Office of Sustainability’s Away From Campus Guide for more information on sustainable actions you can take as you prepare to be away from campus.
Reminders for Students Remaining on Campus
Campus Dining Hours
- You can view a schedule of dining hours from Nov. 24 to Nov. 30 here. Epicurean will be open to all members of the community from 7 a.m.-8 p.m. from Wednesday, Nov. 26, to Sunday, Nov. 30. Students can use Meal Plan swipes at Epicurean during this period.
- The Capitol Campus Dining Schedule can be found here.
- All students remaining local for the Thanksgiving break are invited to the Office of the President Thanksgiving Lunch on Wednesday, Nov. 26, from 1-4 p.m., in the Healey Family Student Center. Please register using this link.
On-Campus Housing Reminders
All residential buildings on the Hilltop and Capitol campuses remain open during Thanksgiving break.
The Harbin Key Room, serving the Hilltop Campus, will work the following hours.
- Thursday, Nov. 27: 8 a.m.-10 p.m.
- Friday, Nov. 28: 8 a.m.-10 p.m.
- Saturday, Nov. 29: 8 a.m.-10 p.m.
For lockout assistance when the Harbin Key Room is closed, please contact GUPD (202- 687-4343) and ask to be transferred to the Community Director on duty.
Capitol Campus Front Desk Hours:
The 55H Front Desk and its services will be operating during the following hours: Monday, Nov. 24-Wednesday, Nov. 26: 8:30 a.m.-10 p.m.
Thursday, Nov. 27: Closed
Friday, Nov. 28: Closed
Please note that in the case of lockouts, contact the Resident Fellow on duty (the number is located at the Front Desk and elevator lobby on each floor).
Campus Recreation Hours
Campus Recreation will operate on adjusted hours in observance of Thanksgiving Break. Normal Campus Recreation hours will resume on Monday, Dec. 1.
- Wednesday, Nov. 26:
- Yates Main Floor & Kehoe Field: 9 a.m.-7 p.m.
- McCarthy Pool: 10 a.m.-2 p.m
- Membership Office: Closed
- Pro Shop: Closed
- Thursday, Nov. 27-Sunday, Nov. 30: All facilities closed.
UIS Service Desk Hours
The UIS service desk will be closed over the following days:
- Thursday, Nov. 28
- Friday, Nov. 29
Campus Safety
In the case of an emergency, Hilltop Campus students should contact the Georgetown University Police Department (GUPD) at 202-687-4343. Capitol Campus students should contact the Capitol Campus Department of Public Safety (DPS) at (202) 662-9325. If off-campus, contact 911. GERMS will be out of service from 8 a.m. on Sunday, Nov. 23, to 8 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 30.
General Reminders
Well-Being Over Break
The holidays and finals season can be a challenging time for some members of our community. All Georgetown students have access to a range of mental and emotional well-being resources. Check out the Every Hoya Cares Online Resource Center for an overview of on-campus and virtual resources.
Tele-mental health is available for all enrolled students through the TimelyCare app (make sure to log in with your GU NetID). 24/7/365 crisis intervention is available by calling the main CAPS number 202-687-6985 and pressing Option 1.
Public Health Reminders
If you haven’t done so already, please consider getting a flu vaccine and the updated COVID-19 vaccine prior to going home for Thanksgiving. The MedStar Georgetown University Student Health Center is able to provide the flu vaccine with regular appointments. If you would like the flu vaccine and do not need to see one of our providers for other reasons, the MedStar Health Pharmacy at the MedStar Georgetown University Hospital is able to provide the flu vaccines (appointments are not needed for Georgetown University students).
Capitol Campus Student Health Center — NEW Location
Additionally, this month, the current Student Health Center location on the Capitol Campus (Lower Level of Gewirz Student Center) will be moving close by to the 1st floor of 500 First Street NW, Suite 120. To accommodate this move, the current clinic in Gewirz will permanently close at noon on Friday, Nov. 21, and the Student Health Center will reopen at its new location at 500 First Street on Monday, Dec. 1. During this transition, students can continue to receive care virtually or in person at the Student Health Center on the Hilltop Campus on Friday, Nov. 21 and Monday, Nov. 24 through Wednesday, Nov. 26. Both Student Health Center clinics will be closed on Thanksgiving, Thursday, Nov. 27 and Friday, Nov. 28. Providers are available on call after clinic hours and during the holidays to provide any advice or to direct students to other medical locations for care as needed. The Student Health Center looks forward to welcoming students to their new Capitol Campus clinic on Monday, Dec. 1.