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The university is set to expand its East-end Capitol campus on 77H Street near Union Station and has been under contract to purchase the approximately $89 million apartment complex.

New Academic Spaces to Open With Capitol Campus Expansion

By Kate Hwang and Paulina Inglima January 19, 2024

Georgetown University is set to expand its Capitol Campus and enlarge its capacity for students to participate in its programs by acquiring an $89 million apartment complex on 77 H St. NW near Union Station. Georgetown’s...

The Georgetown Best Buddies International living community, which provides joint housing for people living with and without intellectual and development disabilities (IDD), is looking to expand its community and its connection with the university Best Buddies chapter, in order to promote the independence and inclusion of people with and without IDD alike.

Best Buddies Offers Unique Living Opportunities

By Nora Toscano November 30, 2023

A non-profit organization for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) recently expanded its living community opportunities since the opening of its location in the Georgetown neighborhood...

GUSA Passes Several Resolutions, Swears in New Senator

GUSA Passes Several Resolutions, Swears in New Senator

By Evie Steele February 26, 2023

The Georgetown University Student Association (GUSA) Senate unanimously approved three resolutions at its Feb. 19 meeting, which aim to address student concerns about the Georgetown University Police...

Students Express Frustration with Housing Accommodations Process

Students Express Frustration with Housing Accommodations Process

By Kaitlyn Delaney February 24, 2023

After inconsistent communication from the Georgetown University Office of Residential Living and the Academic Resource Center (ARC), Ollie Henry (CAS ’24) was left without university-provided accommodation...

Class of 2025 Students Express Concerns Over Housing Changes

Class of 2025 Students Express Concerns Over Housing Changes

By Julia Butler November 10, 2022

Students have voiced concerns about housing options for the 2023-24 academic year after Georgetown University announced a series of residential living changes.  The university announced these...

EDITORIAL: Expedite Facilities Response

EDITORIAL: Expedite Facilities Response

By The Editorial Board October 2, 2022

A month into the school year, students have settled into their residence halls and started their classes in earnest. However, for many, the woes of the move-in process have persisted. Students continue...

VIEWPOINT: Fight For Accessible Housing

VIEWPOINT: Fight For Accessible Housing

By Shreya Dudeja September 9, 2022

I’ve never had to fight this hard for my basic needs to be met.  On legal paper, Georgetown University’s “i’s” and “t’s” are appropriately dotted and crossed. Despite broken cobblestone...

Several Living Learning Communities to Close for 2022-23 School Year

Several Living Learning Communities to Close for 2022-23 School Year

By Julia Kelly March 31, 2022

Seven Living Learning Communities (LLCs) at Georgetown University will not operate in the 2022-23 academic year because of staffing issues, limited resources, campus lockdowns and COVID-19-related adjustments.  Traditionally,...

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Anxious Students Weigh Spring Housing Plans

By Claire Stowe October 30, 2020

KASSIDY ANGELO/THE HOYA | Georgetown’s Office of Residential Living sent an email update to all on-campus students Oct. 28 notifying them of their automatic approval for spring on-campus housing. While...

Students Protest as GU Announces RHO Consolidation, On-Campus Job Cuts

Students Protest as GU Announces RHO Consolidation, On-Campus Job Cuts

By Amy Li March 8, 2020

Nearly three hundred students have signed a petition protesting Georgetown University’s decision to consolidate Residence Hall Offices, criticizing the university for eliminating on-campus jobs and...

FILE PHOTO: LAUREN SEIBEL/THE HOYA | Residential organizations and environmental groups informed students about campus sustainability initiatives and provided free vegan food on Harbin patio.

Clubs Celebrate Earth Day With New Sustainability Initiatives

By Maxwell Sheremeta April 26, 2019

Student advocacy groups and residential organizations partnered to promote environmental awareness and the importance of sustainability at Earth Day events across campus April 23. Georgetown’s celebrations...

KIRK ZIESER/THE HOYA |  An Asian-American affinity residential house obtained approval from the Office of Residential Living on Feb. 27. The student push was modeled on the campaigns that led to the establishment of the Black House and La Casa Latina.

Asian-American House Gains Approval on Magis Row

By Casey Ferrante March 14, 2019

The Office of Residential Living approved the establishment of an Asian-American affinity residential house, the Asian-American Hub for Organizing, Movement and Empowerment, on Feb. 27. The approval...

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