Diplomatic Ball

You are limited to buying a maximum of two tickets across all ticket types. If you attempt to purchase more than two tickets, our team will reach out to you and cancel your existing tickets. 

Tickets must be purchased with a valid Georgetown email address. Tickets purchased without a valid Georgetown email address will be voided and refunded to the purchaser, as we will assume you are not affiliated with the university.

Both 21+ tickets and under 21 tickets will be sold.

• Tickets for 21+ individuals will have access to three alcoholic drinks.
• All tickets include hors d’oeuvres, soft drinks and access to the exhibitions.
• During wristband pick up, wristbands will be distributed to all attendees after a strict ID check. 

If a non-Georgetown guest would like to attend, the guest’s ticket must be purchased as an additional ticket by a Georgetown student, as all tickets must be purchased with a Georgetown email address. Please note that you are limited to two tickets per person.

The Diplomatic Ball is open to Georgetown students from all schools. Please follow the instructions for purchasing tickets to the event.

The Diplomatic Ball wristband is your entry ticket to the event. You must wear it on the night of the ball in order to attend.*

*Please note that once you put on a wristband, you will not be able to adjust its size and take it off without cutting it. This year’s wristbands are designed to be worn once and not removed until you leave the event.

Wristband pick up

• Over 21 ticket holders must present government-issued photo identification to claim their wristband and enter the venue.
• Under 21 non-Georgetown guest must be accompanied by government-issued photo identification to claim their wristband.
• Under 21 student tickets only require a GOCard.

Guest wristband pick up

Only you will be permitted to pick up your wristband. If your guest is not on campus, they can pick up their wristband upon arrival at the ball. Guests must pick up their wristbands on campus during the specified times to facilitate entry to the event.

If you are an SFS student inquiring about financial aid, feel free to reach out to diplomaticball@georgetown.edu. A good-faith effort will be made to fulfill all requests on a first-come, first-served basis.

All ticket sales are final and cannot be transferred to another person.

• 15% off your entire Diplomatic Ball purchase.
• The discount will be valid up until the day of the event.
• All design/fitting appointments are held at the Billy Reid DC Showroom, 2304 14th St. NW, Washington, DC 20009.
• Pick up your garments from the Billy Reid DC Showroom (courier service may be available in some cases).

• 20% off your Dip Ball rental. The discount applies only if you visit their Georgetown location in person.
  • Rental includes: shoes, shirt, tuxedo, bowtie, pocketsquare.
  • To purchase your rental, visit the Georgetown location for a fitting.
• Tuxes are shipped directly to your home/dormroom or to the Georgetown showroom.
• Discount available the weeks of February 23-27 and March 9-26 (the weeks before and after spring break).