Georgetown University - Overview

• Premier Georgetown summer program for high school students completing grades 9, 10, 11, 12
• Excursions to Baltimore, MD, Smithsonian, Monuments, the Capitol and more!
• College visits in 3 states and the DC area
• Meet the "Movers and Shakers" of politics in Washington, DC

Special Programs in:

• Law and Government with the Georgetown University Law Center

Why Georgetown?

Students are drawn to this picturesque campus on the Potomac River from all 50 states and over 100 countries. According to the Office of Undergraduate Admissions, prospective students are attracted to Georgetown University for two primary reasons: “The academic reputation of the University, and the unique benefits of Georgetown’s location.” The remarkable combination of one of America’s oldest and most prestigious universities, as well as the vast resources, culture, and history of the nation’s capital, creates unique opportunities for Summer Discovery students.

Georgetown University, Washington D.C.

Georgetown University was founded in 1789, the same year George Washington became the first U.S. President. Georgetown’s hilltop campus commands the same panoramic views of the Potomac River that it did over 200 years ago. Located in the quaint and famous residential village of Georgetown, the 104 acre campus is a self-contained community which combines academic excellence, superb faculty, cultural diversity, and architectural beauty. Just 1.8 miles from the White House, Georgetown’s proximity to the Capitol Hill area gives students unprecedented access to government and the “movers and shakers” of American and international policy making.

Many Congressmen, Senators and public figures are Georgetown alumni including Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia, NBC News correspondent Maria Shriver, NBA Basketball stars Patrick Ewing, Alonzo Mourning and Allen Iverson, and the 42nd President of the United States, Bill Clinton.

Georgetown’s 6,000 undergraduates and 6,000 graduate students attend one of the five undergraduate and three graduate schools. These include the internationally recognized schools of Foreign Service, Business, Medicine, and the USA’s most popular Law School. Outside of class students enjoy “The Big East” spirit of the Hoyas nationally ranked basketball team, access to the 14 museums of the Smithsonian, the largest concentration of libraries anywhere in the world, The Kennedy Center for The Performing Arts, and the trendy cafes, clubs, and shops of downtown Georgetown.

Living and Learning Together in One Residence Hall

All Summer Discovery students live together in one residence hall – a special feature of our programs. This enables Summer Discovery students and staff to develop the close-knit community feeling of living under one roof. Although our students enjoy their independence in the greater university community, they have a distinct “home” on campus, which provides immeasurable social, educational and safety benefits.

Village C Residence Hall

Summer Discovery students live in the air-conditioned Village C Residence Hall, an impressive, newly refurbished residence hall. Rooms are double occupancy with private bathrooms. Each room features study desks, built-in shelving units, air-conditioning and ample drawer and closet space. The residence hall is co-ed by floor or wing. In-house facilities include a laundry room, WIFI connection, television/DVD lounges and Summer Discovery office and lounge. Just minutes away from Village C are Georgetown’s playing fields, ATM machines, a 2-million volume library, email access stations throughout campus and the Georgetown University Medical Center.

Food For Thought

Summer Discovery students eat at the new O’Donavan Dining Facilty.  They receive 3 meals a day Monday through Friday (2 meals a day on weekends and some Fridays), while on campus. Included daily is a choice of nutritious entrees, vegetarian selections, hot breakfast, salad bar, deli bar, fresh fruit, unlimited beverages, and a wide selection of desserts including frozen yogurt. Food portions are unlimited.

Health, Safety, and Security

• The health, safety and security of each student is our primary concern.
• Doctor appointments are arranged with the University Health Services.
• For 24 hour/emergency care, students are taken to the renowned Georgetown University Medical Center, one of the largest and finest health care complexes in the Washington area.
• Summer Discovery staff make all medical appointments, transport and accompany students to medical facilities, obtain prescription medications and notify parents after medical visits.
• Summer Discovery and the Georgetown University Department of Public Safety are on duty on and off campus 24 hours a day.
• Resident counselors live in the same secure residence hall with Summer Discovery students.
• • For additional safety, there are daily/nightly sign-ins and room checks.
• • In keeping with a collegiate atmosphere, students are permitted to walk on campus and in our “home area” of Georgetown, but are required to be in small groups.

Transportation

• It is a short walk to all of our classrooms, athletic facilities and the village of Georgetown.
• Summer Discovery maintains a fleet of passenger vans for class field trips, small excursions and medical transport. For large group excursions chartered buses with professional drivers or public transportation are used.
• Summer Discovery is pleased to offer assistance in facilitating transportation via car, bus, train or plane. Summer Discovery provides escorted transfers to/from Ronald Reagan Washington National and Dulles International Airports and Amtrak Union Station for $40 each way. (We do not provide transportation from Baltimore/ Washington (BWI) Airport). Staff meet incoming flights in baggage claim (or outside of customs for all international flights) and assist with departures. All plane arrangements are made through Musiker Travel, our own travel agency, at the lowest available fares. If you are being driven to Georgetown, detailed driving directions are sent approximately one month prior to the program.