Campus Resources for Community and Support
At the School of Foreign Service, we are committed to creating a diverse, equitable and inclusive environment where all of our community members—students, faculty and staff—can thrive.
Georgetown University offers a variety of resources, programs and affinity groups that foster connection, well-being and a sense of belonging. These offerings support our shared commitment to care for the whole person and contribute to a welcoming campus environment for all students, faculty and staff.
SFS innovation tools
The School of Foreign Service has developed resouces to strengthen academic excellence, scholarly engagement, collaboration and community impact within the SFS community.
Tools and resources
Database: Diverse IR scholarship
Students, faculty
This database houses well-cited scholarship by diverse authors, along with scholarship that addresses key elements of diversity in the field of International Relations. This tool can be used by those working in or studying global affairs.
SFS awards and grants
SFS students, faculty, staff
SFS Student DEI Grant Program
The School of Foreign Service provides funding to support student-led efforts that build a stronger sense of belonging and promote equity within the SFS community.
Community in Diversity Awards
Recognizes members of the SFS community who demonstrate exceptional commitment to building a more inclusive, just and caring academic environment.
International student handbook
Students
This document serves as a supplementary material to help international students at the School of Foreign Service grow accustomed to the Georgetown University campus and to the United States.
Syllabus self-review tool
Faculty
This document enables individual faculty members, centers and programs to review their syllabi for diversity of authorship and perspectives and to identify and correct existing biases in their courses.
Cultural and identity-based centers
Browse a collection of groups and centers focused on belonging, community and identity development.
Groups and centers
Disability Cultural Center
Students
The Disability Cultural Center (DCC) celebrates disability as an intersectional identity through the transformative power of the arts, sciences and community. In keeping with our Jesuit values, the DCC calls on Georgetown University to foster a culture of access inside and outside of the classroom that embraces non-apparent and apparent disabilities as vital to the vibrant diversity of humanity.
Indigenous Studies Working Group
Students, faculty, staff
The Indigenous Studies Working Group fosters collaboration and respect for Indigenous communities. Its mission is to promote awareness and understanding of Indigenous issues locally and globally while creating a supportive space for learning and research. New members from any and all backgrounds are welcome.
La Casa Latina
Students
La Casa Latina will be a centralized location of inclusivity in which Latinxs and their friends and allies can share their narratives, access resources integral to success on the Hilltop and engage in vital discussions about the intersectionality of race/ethnicity, class, sexuality, gender, ability, privilege and power within the Latinx identity.
LGBTQ Resource Center
Students, faculty, staff, alumni
The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, and Questioning (LGBTQ) Resource Center supports Georgetown through resources, outreach, advocacy and programming designed to aid students throughout their journey’s at Georgetown and beyond. The LGBTQ Resource Center at Georgetown is among the first such centers of its kind at a Catholic/Jesuit institution in the country. We embrace and celebrate the rich diversity and intersectionality that exists amongst our Georgetown community and strive to uphold the values that allow all students to flourish at Georgetown and beyond.
Living Learning Communities
Students
Living Learning Communities at Georgetown offers you the opportunity to engage in deeper learning and personal growth outside the classroom. By participating, you can connect with like-minded peers and faculty through shared academic, social and cultural experiences.
The Black House
Students
The Black House is a student-centered space that fosters belonging, dialogue and cultural expression for students of color, especially those from the Black community. Rooted in a legacy of student activism, it serves as a hub for programs and events that promote solidarity, identity development and leadership. All students are welcome to engage with and utilize the space.
Women’s Center
Students, faculty, staff
The Women’s Center supports and empowers students at Georgetown. It seeks to center the experience of women and educate the entire campus about gender dynamics that impact campus culture. The Women’s Center seeks to create a more equitable campus for a more expansive notion of gender and gender roles. Students of all gender identities are welcome.
GU institutional support
Explore Georgetown resources focused on advancing campus-wide equity, access and advocacy through structural change and inclusive policy.
Resources, centers and services
Academic Resource Center
Students
The Academic Resource Center (ARC) offers students personalized support to ensure academic success and inclusion within the Georgetown community. Services include disability support, student-athlete assistance and academic strategy development. If you need disability accommodations, the ARC team is available to help guide you through the process.
Campus Ministry
Students, faculty, staff
Guided by Georgetown’s Catholic and Jesuit tradition, with its abiding commitment to inter-religious collaboration, Campus Ministry equips students to lead lives of deeper meaning, belonging and purpose.
Center for Multicultural Equity and Access
Students
The Center for Multicultural Equity and Access (CMEA) enhances the education of students from historically underrepresented backgrounds. It offers various support services, including counseling, career advice, and programming, to ensure success for our students.
Center for New Designs in Learning and Scholarship (CNDLS)
Faculty, students
CNDLS works to enrich the academic experience by supporting faculty and the broader teaching community at Georgetown through a diverse array of programs & initiatives, services, and comprehensive teaching resources.
Center for Social Justice
Students, faculty, staff
The Center for Social Justice (CSJ) offers a range of programs and partnerships to advance social justice. Through community-based learning, advocacy and social action, CSJ brings together students, faculty and staff committed to addressing social inequities and supporting marginalized communities.
Counseling and Psychiatric Services
Students
Counseling and Psychiatric Services (CAPS) supports your mental health and well-being by providing counseling and psychiatric services. From individual therapy to support groups, CAPS addresses the emotional and psychological challenges that you may face as a student, offering services to foster academic success and personal growth.
Hoya Hub Food Pantry
Students, faculty, staff
The Hoya Hub Food Pantry is here to support members of the Georgetown community who are facing food insecurity. It provides access to non-perishable food items to ensure no one goes hungry on campus. If you need immediate food assistance, the Hoya Hub is available to you.
Office of Global Services
Students, faculty, staff
The Office of Global Services (OGS) serves as a resource for schools, faculty and administrators engaged globally and for international students and scholars here on campus. They serve and support the Georgetown community in engaging a more open and connected world.
Office of Institutional Diversity, Equity & Affirmative Action
Students, faculty, staff
The Office of Institutional Diversity, Equity & Affirmative Action seeks to promote a deep understanding and appreciation among the diverse members of the university community to result in justice and equality in educational, employment and contracting opportunities, as well as to lead efforts to create an inclusive academic and work environment. The Office of Institutional Diversity, Equity & Affirmative Action supports the university’s mission.
Title IX at Georgetown
Students, faculty, staff
Georgetown’s Title IX office provides resources and support to those affected by sexual misconduct or discrimination based on sex, parenting status or pregnancy. The office offers clear guidance on reporting incidents and ensuring a safe, respectful campus environment for all members of the Georgetown community.
Undocumented student resources
Students
As a Catholic and Jesuit institution, Georgetown University values the dignity of all members of the university community, regardless of immigration status. Resources related to admissions, student employment, health insurance and academic support are available.
Veterans Office
Students
The Veterans Office serves military-connected students as they apply to, attend and advance beyond Georgetown. The office serves as a liaison and advisor to ensure prospective and current military students receive accurate and comprehensive information about admissions, finances, academic support, career networking and support services.