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Student Interaction

  • Where can I find information about my students?

    Student information for your classes is available through MyAccess. Use your NetID to login(the lower half of the page is for faculty). The MyAccess system lists the students in your classes, along with their Georgetown email addresses; photos of students are not provided. You can also use the interface to contact all of your students at once and view schedules for your classes.  For further questions, UIS (University Information Services) provides FAQ, and will answer specific questions regarding use of the interface. You can find similar information about your students (including student photos) in the university Blackboard site. (See quesiton about Blackboard, below.)

  • How do I handle course evaluations?

    Course evaluations are required for each class that you teach, and are normally distributed during the last week of classes. You can request forms (and state your preference for digital or paper evaluations) here. If you have paper forms delivered, an instruction sheet will be provided; please note that a student in the class must drop off the completed forms to the Registrar after you have signed the sealed envelope.

  • What is the attendance policy?

    Georgetown students are expected to attend all classes and complete all of their assignments in a timely fashion. While you may have particular standards for attendance and roll call in your class, and dedicate a particular component of the grade to attendance or participation, ask the head of your department what the policy is for addressing a student’s consistent absence. (If a student has a personal or medical issue that precludes his or her attendance, he or she should notify the Dean’s Office.)

  • How can my students receive additional assistance in my class?

    Most departments offer their own tutors for their particular subjects. Tutoring is also available for writing through the Georgetown Writing Center and for particular classes (such as foreign language) through the Academic Resource Center. You may also find the Engelhard Project’s faculty resources helpful for assisting students.

Course Logistics

  • Whom do I contact for help with classroom technology?

    All of Georgetown’s classrooms are “smart classrooms” that feature built-in computer systems you can access for classroom purposes. For assistance with classroom technology during normal business hours, you can contact UIS Help Desk by emailing help@georgetown.edu or calling 202-687-4949; press 1 when prompted. Classroom Educational Technology Services (CETS) provides materials for instructors to use in the classroom (though please note you will be required to pick them up from the Gelardin New Media Center).

  • When are my classes scheduled? Where can I find a university calendar?

    The schedule of classes, including any courses you will be teaching, can be found by logging into MyAccess with your NetID and password. This schedule lists both the times and locations of all courses. The academic calendar lists dates for holidays and final exams. Final exam schedules are not posted until the current semester, but you can see an example here. Please note that the exam locations are provided after the times are listed.

    All other Georgetown events throughout the academic year are listed at the events calendar.

  • Where can I find the university catalog?

    The undergraduate catalog is located here and provides information about individual departments, their degree requirements, and their course offerings. For a complete listing of courses and descriptions in the current academic year, please visit http://courses.georgetown.edu/ instead. The catalog for the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences is located at this site.

  • How do I order textbooks for my students?

    You can submit your text orders to the bookstore via email to LN@Georgetown.edu, or by telephone at (202) 687-7525. If you do not use any texts for your class, please inform the bookstore so that they can post that information for the students.

  • Does the university provide course packs?

    You can contact Linda Newcomb of the GU Bookstores textbook department at 202 687-7628 or email LN@Georgetown.edu for your Course Pack needs. Other printing resources available through the bookstore are listed here

  • Where can I read the Faculty Handbook?

    The Georgetown Faculty Handbook is located here, and outlines the University’s mission statement; the organization and governance of the University; the structure of departments and tenure procedures; various policies on faculty conduct; benefits for faculty; and archived information.

  • How do I submit grades?

    Course grades are submitted to the Registrar’s office using MyAccess. A brief tutorial guides you step-by-step through the process.

    A text description of the process can also be found at the Registrar's website. This website also has additional grading policies and deadlines for both undergraduate and graduate students in the current academic year. See the tutorial, click the Help button in MyAccess, or contact the Registrar if you have specific questions.

  • What is Blackboard and how do I use it?

    Georgetown uses Blackboard as a course management system. Through Blackboard, you can contact all your students via email, post assignments and grades, manage message boards for communication outside of class, add readings or other documents, upload media, see pictures of your students, and more. Go to your web portal and use your NetID to log in to the personalized Blackboard portal. If you have problems with using Blackboard, there is a Help button at the top of the page, or you can contact UIS for assistance.

  • Where and when are my classes?

    You can find the location and time of your class on both the schedule of classes, which can be searched by department, professor, scheduling (time and day of the week), or course title; and through your Georgetown portal. If you have trouble locating a building, please see the online campus map; individual buildings and directions are searchable. For scheduling classes, the University has particular scheduling guidelines that hold for each department. If you have concerns about the location and time of your class, it is best to speak with the head of your department, or to contact the Registrar.

  • What if I have to change my classroom?

    If you require a new classroom for regular meetings of your course, please contact the Registrar directly. For special class events (screenings, etc.), department functions, and classroom usage policy, see the classroom request form. The schedule of classes search tool can be used to determine if a particular room is available at a particular time before requesting a move.

University Policy

  • How private are academic records?

    The University takes the privacy of Academic Records very seriously, and a highly detailed policy regarding such records can be found in the Undergraduate Bulletin:

    “Georgetown University accords to its students all rights under Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974. No one outside the institution shall have access to students’ educational records nor will Georgetown disclose any information from these records without the written consent of students except: (1) to personnel within the institution, (2) to persons or organizations providing student financial aid, (3) to accrediting agencies carrying out their accreditation function, (4) to persons in compliance with a judicial order or a lawfully issued subpoena (provided that the University will first make a reasonable attempt to notify the student), (5) to organizations conducting studies to develop, validate, and administer predictive tests; to administer student aid programs; or to improve instruction, (6) to authorized representatives of federal or state government agencies for the purpose of audit and evaluation of government programs, (7) to persons in an emergency in order to protect the health or safety of students or other persons, and (8) to parents of a dependent student as defined in the Internal Revenue Code.”

     

    A more direct version of the policy, as well as specifics regarding Electronic records, can be found here.

  • How can I provide accommodations for my students with disabilities?

    Students with disabilities are encouraged to contact the Academic Resource Center (ARC) for appropriate accommodations. The ARC includes specific information for faculty regarding students with disabilities, including a clear delineation of the roles of faculty, student, and the ARC, as well as a more general policy that “students who self-identify and provide sufficient documentation of a qualifying disability are entitled to receive reasonable accommodations, such as modifications of programs, academic adjustments, or auxiliary aides as a means to participate in programs and activities.” The Office of University Safety also has a helpful guide for students with disabilities.

  • Does Georgetown have an honor system?

    The Georgetown University Honor Council, in keeping with the University’s mission as a Jesuit, Catholic institution committed to the education of the whole person, has issued a formal honor system that includes the following: “Upon application to any of the academic divisions of Georgetown University subject to the jurisdiction of the Honor System, all students will agree to sign the Honor Pledge. Upon matriculation, the student will state or write the pledge as follows:

    In pursuit of the high ideals and rigorous standards of academic life I commit myself to respect and to uphold the Georgetown University honor system:

    To be honest in every academic endeavor, and

    To conduct myself honorably, as a responsible member of the Georgetown community as we live and work together.

    Faculty may at their discretion require students to include a signed version of the pledge with their assignments.”

    The honor system also includes more specific standards of conduct regarding plagiarism, misuse of library and technological resources, and falsifying academic documentation, among other issues.

  • How do I report an incident of students experiencing sexual harassment?

    From the Faculty Handbook: “It is the policy of Georgetown University to prohibit harassment on the basis of age, color, disability, family responsibilities, gender identity and expression, genetic information, marital status, national origin, personal appearance, political affiliation, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, source of income, veteran’s status or other factor prohibited by federal and/or District of Columbia law.” For additional information on this policy, refer to this section of the Faculty Handbook. There is more on the University’s Sexual Harassment policy in the Human Resources Policy Manual.

  • How do I make sure I am within copyright and fair use guidelines?

    Information about fair use can be found here. If you have questions about copyright issues at Georgetown, you can explore the links on this page.

Teacher Development

Other Information

  • What are the recognized religious holidays on campus?

    Information regarding religious holidays can be found primarily via the Georgetown Campus Ministry website. The Provost’s Policy Accommodating Students’ Religious Observances is as follows:

    “Georgetown University promotes respect for all religions. Any student who is unable to attend classes or to participate in any examination, presentation, or assignment on a given day because of the observance of a major religious holiday (see below) or related travel shall be excused and provided with the opportunity to make up, without unreasonable burden, any work that has been missed for this reason and shall not in any other way be penalized for the absence or rescheduled work. Students will remain responsible for all assigned work. Students should notify professors in writing at the beginning of the semester of religious observances that conflict with their classes. … The Provost and the Main Campus Executive Faculty encourage faculty to accommodate students whose bona fide religious observances in other ways impede normal participation in a course. ”

    A list of Religious Holy Days likely to affect students can be found here.

  • Where can I learn more about the history of Georgetown?

    Georgetown is one of the oldest universities in the USA, and the oldest Catholic university. As such, it has a rich and varied history; you can explore some of this history at the history portal. This site also features links to historical photos, a facts page, and collections at Lauinger library that reflect Georgetown’s past.

  • How can I find things on campus?

    You can search the online campus map.

  • What are the Jesuit values that the university holds?

    As a Jesuit university, Georgetown is committed to maintaining Jesuit values: care for the whole person, a commitment to social justice, and a call to educate in ways both spiritual and practical. You can read more about the order, its history, and its identity as part of the University at the Jesuit Heritage page, and watch a short video with Jesuit professors expressing their thoughts on the community. There are also news stories and features about the order’s involvement in education and the world available for your perusal.

  • What is the Georgetown neighborhood like?

    The Georgetown neighborhood actually predates the creation of the District of Columbia. Founded in 1751 as a separate town, it has a rich history of its own, and remains a vibrant area of the city. For information about the area’s businesses, attractions, services, entertainment, and more, a good place to start is the website of the Georgetown Business Improvement District.

  • Where can I find out more about transportation to and from the Georgetown area?

    Parking is available in three main garages on campus, designated lots on and around campus, and at meters on the surrounding streets. Although there is no Metro stop in Georgetown, the University provides a shuttle bus, “GUTS”, which operates between the main campus and: metro stops at Dupont Circle and Rosslyn; the GU Law Center; offices on Wisconsin Avenue; and North Arlington. The schedule and stop locations can be found at the GUTS website. Bus routes that connect Georgetown with the rest of the area include the D1, D2, D3, D5, D6, G2, 31, 32, 36, and 38B. Bus timetables and routes are available through WMATA. Additionally, taxis can often be found outside the main campus gates at the corner of 37th and O Streets, and a Capital Bikeshare rack can be found in the same location.