Who We Are
We’re a leading research university with a heart. Founded in the decade that the U.S. Constitution was signed, we’re the nation’s oldest Catholic and Jesuit university. Today we’re a forward-looking, diverse community devoted to social justice, restless inquiry and respect for each person’s individual needs and talents.
Our Core Values
Our holistic approach to education, the rigorous spirit of inquiry that makes our community and alumni a force for change in the world, and our commitment to social justice ground everything we do as an institution with a rich Catholic and Jesuit heritage.
Our Mission
Georgetown educates women and men to be reflective lifelong learners, to be responsible and active participants in civic life and to live generously in service to others.
Our Global Impact
Georgetown’s impact starts locally and extends globally. Our research touches the lives of people around the world. Our work with government, nonprofit, business and academic partners develops solutions for global issues. And our convenings in DC spark dialogue that can lead to action.
A Testimonial
My favorite thing about Georgetown is regardless of how diverse the campus is, everyone seems to have a general drive to help create a better world. I am naturally drawn to other people and enjoy learning about other cultures and ways of life which makes Georgetown in Washington, DC, the perfect place for me.
We are Educators for Change
Georgetown has a research center dedicated to exploring new ways to teach and learn that support our values. Today, our innovative models for learning across disciplines and beyond the classroom are preparing students for tomorrow.
We Are Georgetown
We’re a community of people who bridge our disparate experiences and identities. Meet the unsung heroes, beloved figures and dedicated Hoyas who make Georgetown special.
The Georgetown Experience
You’ll come to Georgetown to deepen your passions and beliefs, and you’ll leave as the person you were always meant to be. Your heart and mind will open as you connect with a community that shares a commitment to social justice and the common good.
Our Hoyas
“When I applied to universities, I searched for communities that reflected the values of the Foreign Service. I desired a larger and internationally oriented environment that would encourage growth within and outside the classroom. This search naturally led me to Georgetown’s Jesuit values.” — Kat Lytkowski
“Research is the best way to find out and not just satisfy my curiosity, but I also have an obligation to the public to convey the lives of wild animals and what our findings are. It’s a real privilege to be around wildlife, where they let you in, they let you be there and witness their lives.” – Janet Mann, Distinguished University Professor
“This place has deep meaning to me. “It has deep meaning to my family. It’s a borderline spiritual experience for me. Every time I’m here, it connects me to my past, it connects my generation to my son’s generation. So much of who I am is formed by my five years as a student at Georgetown.” – Dan Helfrich