On this page, you will find helpful information and links about what you need to know as a newly enrolled student. Please follow the checklist below to ensure that you have completed all of the required steps. We look forward to having you join us this summer!
- Obtain your Georgetown University credentials (NetID and password). Your NetID, University ID number (GUID), and temporary password will be included in your enrollment decision letter, located within your online account.
- You must enroll in Duo Two-Factor Authentication, which provides an extra level of security.
- Register for your summer course(s). Follow the instructions listed below to register for courses:
- Log into GU Experience.
- Navigate to the Students tab and scroll down to the Students - Registration header and select the Register for Classes icon.
- You will be prompted to select a term, choose the available Summer Term in the dropdown menu.
- There are multiple options for method of registration: Use the Find Classes tab to search for available course sections or enter CRNs directly to add to your registration summary.
- Once you’ve entered your Search Criteria, select Submit at the bottom of the page to view sections that fit your search criteria.
- From the class list you can select the class you would like to add to your Registration Cart.
- Note that class in the summary view is pending. You will have to Submit to officially register and add the section to your schedule. Error messages will appear with an explanation of why the course was unable to be added.
- Apply for a summer scholarship for visiting students. All visiting students are welcome to apply for our summer scholarships by completing the Partial Tuition Scholarship Application. We review applications after an applicant is admitted and scholarships are awarded on a first-come, first-served basis. The typical scholarship award is one credit for every three credits taken.
- Review the Summer Sessions Welcome Packet. This welcome packet contains important details to make the most of your summer at Georgetown, resources available to summer students, and tips on what to do after you complete your studies.
- Sign up for HOYAlert. HOYAlert is the University’s emergency notification system. You can sign up for this on the University Safety and Emergency Preparedness page.
- Obtain your GOCard. All students must have a digital Georgetown GOCard on their mobile device to serve as their official student identification. The GOCard is required when entering the library or boarding a Georgetown University Transportation Shuttle and also grants you access to academic buildings, computer labs, and other campus facilities. Visit the GOCard page for information on how to obtain your GOCard and the many ways in which you can use your GOCard on and off campus.
- Coordinate your housing and meal plan. Summer Sessions students are not required to live on campus, but on-campus housing is available through the Summer Housing Office. If you choose to live on campus, you may also be interested in purchasing a meal plan through Summer Dining Services. Once you know your summer address, please remember to update your local mailing address in GU Experience.
- Submit your immunization forms to the Student Health Center. If you are under the age of 26 at the time of your registration, you must submit proof of immunization. Please complete the Georgetown University immunization requirements via the Georgetown University Immunization and Health Information Database Portal.
- Ensure your immigration documentation is in order. If you require an immigration document from Georgetown University, please complete all all required steps for your immigration documentation as quickly as possible.
- Check your Georgetown University email regularly. All official communications from the University will be sent to your Georgetown University email address. This includes communications from the Office of Revenue and Receivables, the Registrar’s Office, the Summer Sessions Team, and your instructors. If you do not plan to check your Georgetown email address regularly, you should set up email forwarding to an email address that you check regularly. You can access your Georgetown email using your NetID and password at apps.georgetown.edu.