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Washington, Washington, D.C.

🏫 Private UniversityEst. 1789🔗 www.georgetown.edu

Georgetown University's historic hilltop campus is anchored by Healy Hall, a National Historic Landmark and the university's flagship building, with first-year students housed in one of four dedicated freshman dorms: Harbin, New South, Village C West, and Village C East.

Enrollment

20,031

Total Students

Freshman Class

1,958

Approx.

Move-In Dates

Aug 20-21, 2026

Fall 2026 (completed)

Acceptance Rate

13%

Most recent cycle

Move-In

Fall 2026 Move-In Details

Move-in carts cannot be reserved in advance but can be checked out from the Harbin 104 Key Room. Parking is not permitted near residential facilities on weekdays. Worth noting: this move-in weekend coincides with the Freedom 250 Grand Prix on the National Mall - expect heavier-than-usual DC traffic and limited hotel availability if traveling from out of town.

Check your assignment in the housing portal for your specific date and time.

Move-in day logistics

Arrival window
Assigned 30-minute arrival windows, viewable in advance on the Hoya Housing portal.
Check-in location
Proceed through the vehicle queue to the unloading zone outside your assigned residence hall; move-in aides help unload belongings into labeled carts.
Parking
Parking is not permitted near residential facilities on weekdays - use the Southwest Garage. After unloading, complimentary two-hour parking is available elsewhere on campus.
What you'll receive
A dashboard sign, sent in advance for vehicle identification, plus move-in aide assistance unloading belongings into labeled carts.
Vehicle restrictions
Each student is permitted to bring only one vehicle; avoid oversized vehicles or roof racks, as they won't fit in Georgetown's on-campus garages.

Move-in day tips

  • Arrive during your assigned move-in window - arriving early may mean waiting until your time slot.
  • Bring a rolling cart or hand truck - campus carts can run out quickly during busy move-in periods.
  • Have a parking backup plan - spaces near residence halls can fill up quickly, so know where you can unload if your preferred area is full.
  • Watch the loading-zone time limit - many campuses require you to move your vehicle to longer-term parking after unloading.

Housing & Dorms

First-year halls (5)

Reserved for first-year students

  • Copley Hall

    Suite · Coed

    First-year only

  • Darnall Hall

    First-year only

  • Harbin Hall

    Cluster · Coed

    First-year only

  • New South Hall

    First-year only

  • Reynolds Hall

    First-year only

Residence halls (7)

Open to undergraduates (first-year students may be able to live here)

  • Arrupe Hall

    Suite · Coed

  • Ida Ryan & Isaac Hawkins Hall

    Suite · Coed

  • Kennedy Hall

  • LXR

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  • McCarthy Hall

  • Village C East

  • Village C West

Apartments (6)

Apartment-style housing, usually for upperclass students

  • Alumni Square

    Apartment · Coed

  • Byrnes Hall

    Apartment · Coed

  • Hayden Hall

    Apartment · Coed

  • Nevils

    Apartment · Coed

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  • Townhouses

    Townhouse · Coed

  • Village A

    Apartment · Coed

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Who can live where

First-year only:
Reserved for incoming first-year students.
Residence halls:
Not marked first-year only, so they may also house returning students. Assignment follows the school's housing process.
Apartments:
Apartment-style housing, often for sophomores and up. Confirm eligibility with the housing office.

Eligibility rules vary and can change. Check with the housing office.

Orientation

New Student Orientation (NSO, required)

All new students are required to attend one orientation session.

August 21 - August 25, 2026

Orientation tips

  • Register as early as your class allows - popular session dates fill up first.
  • Bring a parent/guardian if separate family programming is offered.
  • Check whether placement testing or advising sign-ups happen the same day.

Costs

Room & Board

$21,202

Estimated / Year

Figures shown are estimates for room and board only, and can vary by hall and meal plan. Check with Georgetown University's financial aid office for a cost breakdown specific to your situation.

Nearby Essentials

  • CVS Pharmacy0.5 miles
  • Walgreens1.5 miles
  • Wegmans2.3 miles
  • Target2.6 miles
  • Walmart4.5 miles

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Dates last checked August 2026.