Welcome
Future Hoyas!
Georgetown Admissions Ambassador Program
2014-2015
Board of Directors
President
Justin Chapman
Vice Presidents
Janie McDonough
Matthew Strauss
Directors
Emma Boone
Justin Chen
John Delgado
Allison Heymann
Katie Hughes
Omika Jikaria
Michael Knuth
Ale Mendoza
Connor Peterson
Angela Ribaudo
Lauren Webb
Advisors
Lauren Geoghegan
Sarah Hadjian
Dear Members of the Class of 2019,
On behalf of the Georgetown Admissions Ambassador Program (GAAP), congratulations
on your acceptance to Georgetown University! You should be extremely proud of yourself
and your impressive accomplishments.
Our job here at GAAP is to guide you as you learn more about this tremendous university.
Our more than 800 volunteer student members are so excited to get to know you and share
their experiences on the Hilltop with you.
As we remember well, making a final decision about where you’ll spend the next four
years of your life can be very difficult. We hope to make your decision a little easier by
providing you with an opportunity to experience life as a Georgetown student. You and
your family are invited to our GAAP Early Action Open House Weekend, which will be
held Friday, March 27 - Saturday, March 28, 2015.
Over the course of the weekend, you will have the opportunity to tour our campus and
the surrounding neighborhood, attend lectures by members of our outstanding faculty,
speak with current Georgetown students, and tour the four freshmen residence halls.
This weekend provides an all-encompassing insight into life as a Hoya and will help
you decide if Georgetown is the right place for you.
We can’t wait to show you why we fell in love with Georgetown and the many
opportunities that await you here in our nation’s capital. To join us for our Open House
Weekend, please turn to the next page for RSVP instructions. Be sure to register as
soon as possible, as space is limited and spots fill up quickly!
In the meantime, if you have any questions or concerns about GAAP Weekend, or
would like to get in touch with a GAAP Ambassador, please feel free to contact us
at [email protected], or give us a call at (202) 687-9481.
Congratulations again and we look forward to seeing you on the Hilltop!
Hoya Saxa,
Justin Chapman
Acton, MA
MSB ’15
Janie McDonough
Whitefish Bay, WI
COL ’16
Matthew Strauss
Brentwood, CA
SFS ’15
Open House Agenda
March 27-28, 2015
Friday
8:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.
8:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m.
10:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.
10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
10:45 a.m. – 11:15 a.m.
11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
12:45 p.m. – 1:45 p.m.
1:45 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.
2:45 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.
3:45 p.m. – 4:45 p.m.
5:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Saturday
Check-in (Healy Hall)
Campus Tours
Welcome Reception
Late Check-in
Icebreakers for Students
Coffee Mingle for Parents
Campus Spotlights
Deans’ Academic Information Sessions
Deans’ Luncheon for Students
Student Panel on Campus Life
Parent Panel on University Resources
Faculty Showcases
Convocation
9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.
Georgetown Neighborhood Tour
11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Academic Panels
9:00 a.m. – 10:45 a.m.
12:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Breakfast
Residence Hall Tours and Campus Activities Fair
Traveling to Georgetown
GETTING TO WASHINGTON, D.C.
BY AIR: Reagan National Airport (DCA)
20 minute / ~$20 taxi ride to campus
Accessible by Metro (take Blue Line to Rosslyn)
Washington-Dulles Int’l Airport (IAD)
35 minute / ~$60 taxi ride to campus
Accessible by SuperShuttle or 5A Metrobus to Rosslyn
Baltimore-Washington Int’l Airport (BWI)
50 minute / ~$95 taxi ride to campus
Accessible by SuperShuttle or MARC Commuter Rail (to Union Station)
GETTING TO WASHINGTON, D.C.
BY TRAIN:
Amtrak & MARC Commuter Rail to Union Station
20 minute / ~$20 taxi ride to campus
Accessible by Metro (take Red Line to Dupont Circle)
BY BUS:
Greyhound (Union Station)
20 minute / ~$20 taxi ride to campus
Accessible by Metro (take Red Line to Dupont Circle)
Commuter Bus from New York City / Philadelphia (Megabus, DC2NY, BoltBus)
PUBLIC TRANSIT TO AND FROM CAMPUS
METRO:
Georgetown is best served by two stops: Rosslyn (Orange, Silver & Blue Lines) and
Dupont Circle (Red Line)
To/From Rosslyn Metro:
> Free direct shuttle service between GU campus (on North Rd. across from Harbin Field)
and Rosslyn Metro stop (19th & Moore St.). Vist otm.georgetown.edu/guts for schedule.
> 20 minute walk across Key Bridge
> 5 minute / ~$7 taxi ride to campus
To/From Dupont Circle Metro:
> Free direct shuttle service between GU campus (across from Darnall Hall) and Dupont
Circle Metro stop (20th & Mass. Ave). Vist otm.georgetown.edu/guts for schedule.
> 30-40 minute walk
> 10 minute / ~$10 taxi ride to campus
CIRCULATOR BUS:
Simple hop-on/hop-off public bus with multiple routes across DC. $1 fare per one-way trip.
Visit dccirculator.com for routes and schedules.
Staying in Georgetown
HOTELS
Courtyard Marriott Arlington/Rosslyn
1533 Clarendon Boulevard
Arlington, VA - (703) 528-2222
$
Embassy Suites – Washington, D.C.
1250 22nd Street NW
Washington, D.C. - (202) 857-3388
$$
Fairmont Georgetown
2401 M. Street NW
Washington, D.C. – (202) 429-2400
$$$
Four Seasons Georgetown
2800 Pennsylvania Avenue NW
Washington, D.C. - (202) 342-0444
$$$$
Georgetown Inn
1310 Wisconsin Avenue NW
Washington, D.C. – (202) 333-8900
$$$
Georgetown Suites
1111 30th Street NW
Washington, D.C. – (800) 348-7203
$$
Georgetown University Hotel
and Conference Center
Leavey Center, Georgetown University
Washington, D.C. - (202) 687-3200
$$
Holiday Inn – Georgetown
2101 Wisconsin Avenue NW
Washington, D.C. - (202) 338-4600
$
Holiday Inn – Rosslyn
1900 Ft. Myer Drive NW
Arlington, VA - (703) 807-2000
$
The Graham Georgetown
1075 Thomas Jefferson Street NW
Washington, D.C. - (202) 337-0900
$$$
Key Bridge Marriott
1401 Lee Highway
Arlington, VA - (703) 524-6400
$
Westin Georgetown
2350 M Street NW
Washington, D.C. - (202) 429-0100
$$$
Unfortunately, due to the high volume of students expected during each Open House,
we are unable to provide admitted students on-campus housing.
Eating in Georgetown
Check out some of the GAAP Board’s favorite restaurants
within walking distance of Georgetown’s front gates.
INEXPENSIVE
The Tombs
1226 36th Street NW. A favorite gathering spot for Georgetown students and faculty. American fare.
Booeymongers
3265 Prospect Street NW. Deli and sandwich shop in the heart of the Georgetown neighborhood.
Pizzeria Paradiso
3282 M Street NW. Wood fired pizzas with inventive toppings. One of Zagat’s top five pizza spots in DC.
Sweetgreen
3333 M Street NW. Fresh and healthy salad and frozen yogurt shop. Opened by three Georgetown graduates in 2007.
Good Stuff Eatery
3291 M Street NW. Features handcrafted burgers, fries, shakes and farm fresh salads made with the highest quality ingredients.
MODERATE
Luke’s Lobster
1211 Potomac Street NW. Lobster shack serving classic lobster, crab, and shrimp rolls. Opened in 2012 by a Georgetown graduate.
J. Paul’s
3218 M Street NW. Popular DC watering hole known for burgers, crab cakes, and other American staples.
Paolo’s
1303 Wisconsin Avenue NW. Features classic Italian pastas and pizzas in a lively environment.
Martin’s Tavern
1264 Wisconsin Avenue NW. Historic DC restaurant serving pub classics. A favorite haunt of Washington politicos.
Mai Thai
3251 Prospect Street NW. Traditional
ai fusion cuisine.
EXPENSIVE
Morton’s
3521 Prospect Street NW. Famous steakhouse known for high quality meats and upscale atmosphere.
1789
1226 36th Street NW. Seasonal American fare served in a charming Federal townhouse. Named one of DC’s 100 Very Best Restaurants.
Café Milano
3521 Prospect Street NW. Known for its elegant cuisine and impeccable service.
ON CAMPUS DINING
Leavey Center — Cosi, Starbucks, Subway, Elevation Burger, Salad Creations, Uncommon Grounds, Vital Vittles
Leo O’Donovan Dining Hall
Healey Family Student Center — The Hilltoss, Bulldog Tavern
Epicurean & Co. (located in Darnall Hall)
The D.C. Experience
If you have free time during your stay in the nation’s capital, be sure to check out some
of the amazing museums, monuments, and attractions that the district has to offer!
Tour the Capitol
The Capitol is open Monday-Saturday, 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. with free guided
tours available. Tours can be arranged online at tours.visitthecapitol.gov.
Visit the Smithsonian
There are fifteen different museums to visit, including the Air and Space Museum,
the National Portrait Gallery, the African Art Museum, the American History
Museum, and many more! Admission is free!
Visit the Newseum
Check out DC’s interactive museum of journalism featuring five centuries of news
history. Open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. Admission rates: Adults (19-64) - $22.95,
Seniors, military, & students - $18.95, Youth (7-18) - $13.95, Children – free.
The Kennedy Center
Featuring performances from the National Symphony Orchestra and the American
Ballet Theatre to the Royal Shakespeare Company and everything in between!
Specially priced tickets are available for students at 50 percent off the full box office price,
and the Millennium Stage offers free performances each evening at 6pm.
Tour the Monuments
Visit the Lincoln Memorial, Washington Monument, Jefferson Memorial, Vietnam
Veterans Memorial, and the rest of the National Mall. Best seen at night!
The National Zoo
Come meet the giant pandas, Asian elephants, flamingos, tigers, and more!
Admission is free for all, and the grounds are open from 6:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Eastern Market
DC’s oldest public market located on Capitol Hill. Brimming with fresh farm
produce, antiques, and hand crafted jewelry.
Old Town Alexandria
Take the Blue or Yellow Metrorail Lines to this charming village of shops, art
galleries, and some of the best seafood in the country.
Georgetown Shopping
Enjoy the best shopping in the city just a short walk from Georgetown’s campus.
Be sure to take a break from the shops and boutiques on M Street to sample a
sweet treat from Georgetown Cupcake or Baked and Wired!
National Gallery of Art
A grand collection of masterworks from the proto-Renaissance to today – a
must-see for all DC visitors.
National Cathedral
The sixth largest cathedral in the world offering magnificent views of
Washington, Maryland and Virginia from its 57-acre site.
Frequently Asked Questions
What if I can only attend one day of the Open House?
The GAAP Open House is designed specifically as a two-day program, so that admitted students can leave with a full and complete
understanding of the Georgetown experience. That being said, we’d love to have you on campus for whatever time your schedule allows!
We do our best to accommodate attendees only able to attend one of the two days and are happy to work with you to create the best
possible Open House experience. Please email us at [email protected] as far in advance as possible, letting us know which day
you’ll be able to attend.
What if I can’t make it on March 27-28, but would still like to attend a GAAP Weekend?
We highly encourage all Early Action admitted students to attend our Early Action GAAP Weekend. However, we do host two
additional GAAP Weekends in April for students admitted through Regular Decision. If you are absolutely unable to visit in March,
please email us at [email protected] and ask to be placed on our April GAAP Weekend waiting list. Though priority
registration is reserved for Regular Decision admitted students, we will make every effort to accommodate you and your family.
We are driving to campus. Are directions available and where should we park?
If you’re traveling to campus by taxi, direct your driver to drop you off at Georgetown’s front gates, located at 37th & O Streets NW.
For families who are driving and will require parking, head to the Southwest Parking Garage, located at 3613 Canal Road NW,
Washington, D.C. 20007. On Friday, parking is available at the discounted rate of $10 for the whole day. Be sure to notify the
parking attendant that you are attending an Admissions Open House. Parking on Saturday and Sunday is free of charge.
For full driving directions, please visit http://www.georgetown.edu/directions-to-georgetown.
Is the GAAP Open House open to my entire family? Should my parents and/or younger siblings attend?
We absolutely welcome all parents, family members and guests — we know that the college decision process is very much a family affair
and we’re excited to share what we love about Georgetown with you and your family. Most admitted students attend with their parents,
but plenty of students bring additional family members or travel by themselves as well. We simply ask that you use reasonable
judgment when deciding to bring younger children, as two days of college-geared activities might seem a bit tiresome to “little ones.”
Please remember that admitted students, as well as their guests, must RSVP for the GAAP Weekend in advance.
As space is limited, we encourage you to do so as soon as possible.
Am I required to attend every event on the Open House agenda?
The schedule for the Open House includes a full weekend of activities designed to give you a comprehensive view of life at Georgetown.
However, this is your college decision process. If there is an event that you would like to skip in order to visit a particular class, attend
a Georgetown athletic game or performance, or otherwise explore the campus on your own, you are welcome to do so.
What is the dress code for the Open House?
Casual! We want you to be comfortable as you explore Georgetown. Keep in mind that spring weather in DC is often unpredictable,
so be sure to check the weather forecast before you head to campus.
Will I be able to stay on campus overnight with a current student?
Due to the high volume of students expected at each Open House, we unfortunately are unable to provide overnight on-campus
housing or reimbursement for travel expenses. We believe that all GAAP Weekend attendees will receive the full Georgetown experience.
Meeting faculty, visiting residence halls, eating on campus, and meeting with current students will leave you with a clear understanding of
the daily life of a Georgetown University student.
What types of services and accommodations are available for hearing-impaired or disabled
students and guests during the Open House?
Please inform us if there are any special accommodations that you will be in need of during your visit, such as translators, interpreters, or
wheelchair access information. Requests must be made at least 10 business days prior to your visit to allow for necessary arrangements
to be made.
Where do we go when we arrive Friday morning?
When you arrive, please head to Healy Hall — located at the front of campus — to check in and receive your complete weekend agenda.
GAAP Ambassadors will be stationed around campus in their light blue t-shirts to direct you.
What if I have any additional questions or concerns?
Please feel free to reach out to the GAAP Board with any additional questions or concerns you may have. The best way to contact us
is by emailing [email protected]. You may also call our office at (202) 687-9481.
Can’t make it to GAAP Weekend? No problem!
Check out some other great ways to learn more about Georgetown:
GAAP Coffee & Chats
For admitted students who will be visiting campus at another time during the year, GAAP Ambassadors are available to meet with
you individually over coffee to answer your questions and share their Georgetown experience with you. To sign up, please visit
gaap.georgetown.edu, and click the “Coffee & Chat” link.
Admissions Office Information Session & Campus Tour
For those who have never visited Georgetown before, consider attending an Admissions Office Information Session and Campus
Tour. Although geared towards prospective students, the session and corresponding tour provide a solid foundation for understanding
the ins and outs of Georgetown. To register, visit uadmissions.georgetown.edu.
GAAP “Finding Home on the Hilltop” Blog
GAAP’s Finding Home on the Hilltop blog offers a daily dose of the moments and memories that make up the Georgetown
experience. Updated daily with posts from current Hoyas, you don’t want to miss this look into the everyday lives of GU students.
Visit georgetowngaap.tumblr.com.
Visit Our Website
For more information, as well as contact information for GAAP Ambassadors from your home state, please visit
gaap.georgetown.edu.