Student Handbooks

The University may update its policies, procedures, admissions requirements, curriculum, course offerings and requirements, course delivery modes or methods (including whether virtual or in person), arrangement of courses, academic and semester calendar, schedule, and duration graduation or degree requirements, conditions for eligibility for financial aid, tuition rates and fees, and resources and programming offered to students at any time for any reason. Any updates made to the Handbook will be communicated to students. It is the responsibility of each student to keep well-informed with respect to the policies and requirements in this Handbook and all other policies of the University, school, and program in which they are enrolled. This Handbook applies to current students and is not a contract.

The School of Continuing Studies requires students to adhere to all School and University regulations while completing their studies. The most up-to-date policy guidelines are found in the Academic Rules and Regulations handbook. Additionally, students must meet program specific requirements as outlined in the Graduate Program Academic Catalog (MALS, MPS, EMPS, and DLS students) and the Undergraduate Bulletin (Bachelor's students).

Students should familiarize themselves with the rules, regulations, and procedures relevant to pursuing a degree at SCS and attendance at Georgetown. Unawareness of these rules will not be accepted as an excuse for failure to act in accordance with them.

School & University Policies

In addition to the academic and administrative policies described in the handbooks above, some policies apply to all students attending the School and/or Georgetown University. These policies include, but are not limited to, the following:

Student Wellness

Privacy

Public Safety

  • Crime Statistics and Clery Act: Administered through the GU Police/Department of Public Safety, DPS
  • Threat Assessment: Georgetown University established its Threat Assessment program as part of an extensive emergency planning initiative. The program at Georgetown has been developed and implemented to meet current best practices and in accordance with national standards for hazard planning in institutions of higher education and for workplace violence prevention