Schedule of Events

12:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Check-In and On-Site Registration
Healey Family Student Center, Great Room
Receive your welcome packet, swag bag, and schedule of events. On-site registration is also available for families that have not registered in advance.

12:30 pm – 1:45 pm
Friday Music Concert Series: Buffalo Nichols
Devine Theatre, Davis Performing Arts Center
Carl Nichols has been releasing music under the “Buffalo Nichols” moniker since 2021, but his commitment to creative expression dates back to his teens. Whilst his contemporary take on the blues has taken him from the Late Show with Stephen Colbert to NPR’s Tiny Desk concert series, his refusal to bend to genre expectations has seen him be embraced by audiences around the world. In truth, his music owes as much to the traditions of the blues as it does to the fuzz and distortion of shoegaze. 

Following the lead of his idiosyncratic artistic desires means that Buffalo Nichols continues to confound, continues to experiment, and continues to find new audiences for his heartfelt, emotionally heavy output. Shying away from making something challenging is simply not an option – be that his personal, political lyrics or his sonic exploration missions into the void. Wherever he leads, curious minds will follow.

Tickets are free and pre-registration is required.

1:00 pm – 1:20 pm – Session 1
1:30 pm – 1:50 pm – Session 2
Cawley 101: Career Exploration at Georgetown
Thomas & Dorothy Leavey Center, Cawley Career Education Center’s Library
The Cawley Career Education Center provides career services designed to help students through every step of the career development process.  In this session, you will learn about our core programs and services, operations, new initiatives that support students during this current season, and how students can engage with us.

1:00 pm – 1:20 pm – Session 1
1:30 pm – 1:50 pm – Session 2
School of Foreign Service: Career Exploration
Reiss Hall, Room 262
The Cawley Career Education Center also provides tailored career services for SFS students. In these identical sessions for SFS students and families, you will learn about our core services, strategies for SFS students to engage with the center, and new initiatives that support our students during this dynamic season in international affairs.

1:00 pm – 1:45 pm
Group Fitness Class: BEAT (Barbell Exercise at Tempo)
Yates Field House, Studio B
Note: Group Fitness Classes are open to anyone age 16 or older. All class participants must complete the Family Weekend Group Fitness Waiver prior to the start of each class. All fitness levels are welcome!

1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
Jum’ah Salah Service
Village C, Level 2, Yarrow Mamout Masjid
All are invited to this Muslim prayer service followed by a reception.

1:30 pm – 3:00 pm
Student Health Meet & Greet
Leavey Program Room, Thomas & Dorothy Leavey Center
Representatives from the Student Health Center (SHC), Counseling and Psychiatric Services (CAPS), and Health Education Services (HES) will be tabling during this session to answer any questions about their services. Georgetown parents and students will also be able to grab a small snack and take away great swag! We are currently awaiting confirmation and additional information on this event, please check back soon.

2:15 pm – 3:15 pm
Tour of Leo O’Donovan Dining Hall
Leo O’Donovan Dining Hall
Join us for an exclusive tour of Leo O’Donovan Hall, our main dining facility! Discover the diverse culinary experiences across both dining floors. We’ll explore The Table, our all-you-care-to-eat location featuring 10 distinct stations, and Leo’s Market, home to 5 unique restaurant concepts. Come see what’s cooking and experience the variety we have to offer! We are currently awaiting confirmation on this event. Registration will be required, please check back soon.

2:30 pm – 4:00 pm
McDonough Undergraduate Research Symposium
Fisher Colloquium, 4th Floor Hariri Building
Please join us for the Undergraduate Research Symposium, where accomplished undergraduates from the McDonough School of Business Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship (SURF) and the Mentored Opportunities for Research Experience (MORE) program present their original research to the Georgetown community. The symposium offers a dynamic arena for students, faculty, family, and friends to converge and explore cutting-edge research in the broad field of business education.

3:00 pm – 3:45 pm
Group Fitness Class: Pop Power Yoga
Yates Field House, Studio B
Note: Group Fitness Classes are open to anyone age 16 or older. All class participants must complete the Family Weekend Group Fitness Waiver prior to the start of each class. All fitness levels are welcome!

3:30 pm – 4:30 pm
Career Information Sessions 

• Georgetown College of Arts & Sciences | Edward B. Bunn, S.J. Intercultural Center (ICC), ICC Auditorium
  The Liberal Arts Education: The Ultimate Pre-Professional Degree
• Berkley School of Nursing and School of Health | Thomas & Dorothy Leavey Center, Cawley Career Education Center
  Career Exploration
• McDonough School of Business | Lohrfink Auditorium, 2nd Floor Hariri Building
  “The Gen Z Playbook: Mastering the Corporate Chess Game”
  Join us for an engaging panel discussion where McDonough students share firsthand accounts of their recent internship experiences and how they are navigating the modern professional landscape. Inspired by the insights in Cindy Groves’ book, Mastering the Corporate Chess Game, this session explores how the next generation of leaders is decoding the “unwritten rules” of the workplace, identifying strategic pivot points, and sustaining momentum in an ever-evolving corporate environment. Our student panelists will offer their unique perspectives on Gen Z workplace dynamics, providing families and students insight into how Georgetown prepares students to move from the classroom to the boardroom with confidence and savvy.

3:00 pm – 4:30 pm
Library LAU-apalooza Fair
Lauinger Library
Join us in front of Lauinger Library to learn how Hoyas can get the most out of their time on the Hilltop.
– Discover the creative tools in the Maker Hub and how to become a part of this vibrant community. 
– Spin the trivia wheel to win a prize and meet librarians who will demystify research guides, databases, interlibrary loan, and answer any other questions you may have about “How to Lau”.
– Explore the Library’s collection of rare books, paintings and prints, manuscripts, photographs, book arts, and Georgetown University’s records and history.
– Learn about equipment loans, the Lattes & Lit Book Club, Student Library Council, the Writing Center, and the DC Public Library.
– Also, visit the Bioethics Library, 102 Healy Hall, Fri., 9am-6pm, Sat. noon-6pm, Sun. 11 am-10pm! A hidden refuge for research and study since 1899. Notice the mezzanine and the beautiful murals on the ceiling depicting the history of writing.

3:00 pm – 4:00 pm
“Blowing Up Perfection” with Dr. Eleanor Daugherty and Dr. Jen Woolard
Healy Hall 105
Join the Vice President of Student Affairs, Dr. Eleanor JB Daugherty and Dr. Jen Woolard for a sneak peek session of their Spring class, Blowing Up Perfection. This special session offers a preview of a course designed to help students build personal skills such as forming authentic friendships, navigating tension and conflict, and recognizing the value of resilience and vulnerability. Students and family members are invited to join a conversation that challenges the myth of perfection and explores how to create a more authentic Georgetown experience.

Please note this event is subject to time and location change.

3:30 pm – 5:00 pm
The CALL: A Signature Semester for Every Hoya
Thomas & Dorothy Leavey Center, Leavey Program Room
The CALL brings Georgetown’s Five Cs–City, Curriculum, Career, Community, and Confidence–together in one immersive semester in downtown Washington, D.C. Students live and learn near the U.S. Capitol, take curated courses, and gain hands-on professional experience through a 15-20 hour-per-week internship. Along the way, they build the skills and confidence to navigate the workplace, manage the responsibilities of life beyond college, and see themselves as future professionals and engaged citizens. Come learn what makes The CALL a signature Georgetown experience and how it helps students make the most of their time in Washington.

4:00 pm – 4:45 pm
Tour of the Historic Riggs Library
Healy Hall, 3rd floor
Georgetown’s main library from 1891 to 1970. Riggs is not normally open to visitors so take advantage of this special opportunity to learn about the history of one of the country’s few remaining Victorian cast-iron libraries from University Archivist, Lynn Conway.

Please note that this event is pending confirmation.

4:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Hoya Harvest Festival by the Earth Commons
Hoya Harvest Garden, Regents Hall 4th Floor Patio
The annual Hoya Harvest Festival is a celebration of the earth and the diversity of ways the Georgetown community is growing to nurture it. The fair features fall-themed activities, pick-your-own veggies in the Hoya Harvest Garden, environment and sustainability initiatives across campus, pumpkin carving, crafts and more. Join the Earth Commons, in partnership with the Georgetown Program Board, for food and drinks, music, art, crafts, and all things fall on the Hoya Harvest Garden.

4:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Dharmic Meditation Center Open Hours
Thomas & Dorothy Leavey Center, Dharmic Meditation Center

5:00 pm – 6:30 pm
Deans’ Receptions

• College of Arts & Sciences hosted by Dean David Edelstein | ICC Galleria
• Berkley School of Nursing hosted by Dean Dolan | Saint Mary’s Hall, 1st Floor Lobby
• School of Health hosted by Dean Christopher J. King | Healey Family Student Center, Great Room
• Walsh School of Foreign Service hosted by Dean Joel Hellman | Copley Formal Lounge
• McDonough School of Business hosted by Dean Paul Almeida | Fisher Colloquium, 4th Floor Hariri Building

5:00 pm – 5:45 pm
Group Fitness Class: Spinning
Yates Field House, Studio B
An all-terrain ride that will burn calories, build strength, and improve fitness. The energetic music motivates each rider through a variety of speed and resistance challenges. Each class will take you on a creatively designed ride to maximize your fitness potential. All fitness levels are welcome! Note: Group Fitness Classes are open to anyone age 16 or older. All class participants must complete the Family Weekend Group Fitness Waiver prior to the start of each class.

5:00 pm – 5:30 pm
Buddhist Meditation
Thomas & Dorothy Leavey Center, Dharmic Meditation Center
Sponsored by the Buddhist Student Association.

5:30 pm – 6:30 pm
Shabbat Services & Dinner in Makom
Thomas & Dorothy Leavey Center, Makóm: A Jewish Gathering Space
Join Rabbi Zietman and Jewish Life as we welcome Shabbat! After the service, enjoy a kosher dinner with the GUish community.

7:00 pm
Hoya Soccer: Men’s Soccer vs. Seton Hall
Shaw Field
Come watch the Georgetown Men’s Soccer team match up against conference rivals Seton Hall University. The #5 preseason-ranked Hoyas will hope to take another step towards their quest for a third-straight conference championship. Having reached the NCAA Quarterfinals last fall, the Hoyas return a strong roster for 2026, including First Team All-BIG EAST members Mitchell Baker and Eric Howard, Third Team All-BIG EAST member Matthew Van Horn, and the BIG EAST Coaching Staff of the Year, led by Head Coach Brian Wiese. Tickets can be purchased in advance on Ticketmaster.

7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Night of Musical Scenes
Thomas & Dorothy Leavey Center, Bulldog Alley
Night of Musical Scenes (NOMS) is Mask & Bauble’s annual cabaret-style musical revue! This year’s NOMS will center on the theme of power and purpose, with songs about people trying to understand their place in the world around them. With selections from musicals like Ragtime, Parade, and Come From Away, the evening will move through moments of community, identity, loss, hope, and change. It’s about what shapes people, what they hold onto, and how they find meaning in the lives they are living. — ticket information can be found at maskandbauble.org/noms.

8:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Georgetown Sketch Comedy October Show
Thomas & Dorothy Leavey Center, Bulldog Alley
Join the Georgetown Sketch Comedy student club for a free show. Content may be unsuitable for young audiences.

8:00 am – 12:00 pm
Check-In and On-Site Registration
Healey Family Student Center, Great Room
Receive your welcome packet, swag bag, and schedule of events. On-site registration is also available for families that have not registered in advance.

8:00 am – 9:00 am
Continental Breakfast
Healey Family Student Center, Great Room
Enjoy a continental breakfast and mingle with other families.

9:00 am – 10:00 am
Curricular Information Sessions

• College of Arts & Sciences | Copley Hall, Copley Formal Lounge
  Join us as Dean David Edelstein moderates a panel discussion with Professors Laura DeNardis and Seth Perlow on how the development of artificial intelligence is already influencing the teaching and study of the liberal arts, and how it is likely to do so in the future. Is artificial intelligence necessarily a threat to the liberal arts, or are there ways in which artificial intelligence can offer new and innovative ways of engaging with the liberal arts? This panel brings together faculty and students who have been wrestling with these questions to think about how this transformative technology may or may not transform what we study and teach.
• Berkley School of Nursing | Saint Mary’s Hall, 1st Floor Lobby
  Join us for a welcome from Dean Roberta Waite, followed by a discussion with Dr. Sarah Vittone, Associate Professor, Senior Program Director for Undergraduate Studies and Clinical Bioethicist, to learn about the curriculum, our clinical and health focus, experiential learning, career planning, and extracurricular activities, including the special interest groups through the Student Nurses Association.
• School of Health | Saint Mary’s Hall, Room 107
  Join us for a welcome from Dean Christopher King, followed by a panel discussion with the Academic Affairs team and upperclass students from each of the school’s three majors. Learn more about the programs’ curricula, experiential learning opportunities, and extracurricular activities. SOH Associate Dean for Academic Affairs, Sarah Shohet, will moderate.
• Walsh School of Foreign Service | Healy Hall, Gaston Hall
  Join us for a welcome from Dean Joel Hellman, followed by a discussion with senior faculty to learn about the unique curriculum offered to SFS students, including proseminars, Centennial Labs, and the universal SFS class, Maps of the Modern World. SFS Dean Joel Hellman will moderate the conversation.
• McDonough School of Business | Lohrfink Auditorium, 2nd Floor Hariri Building
  Join us for a welcome from Dean Patricia Grant, followed by a lecture by Jimmy Lynn, professor in the Durban Sports Business Program, on the business of sports. Learn more about the state of sports business, why it’s interesting, and how McDonough is approaching this evolving area.

10:00 am – 11:00 am
Group Fitness Class: Vinyasa Flow Yoga
Yates Field House, Studio B
This vinyasa-style class is ideal for the future yogi (or current), who is looking to gain a foundational understanding of yoga poses at a beginner/moderate pace. Together we will lean into the importance of linking breath to movement, stretching our muscles and having some play time on our mats. Note: Group Fitness Classes are open to anyone age 16 or older. All class participants must complete the Family Weekend Group Fitness Waiver prior to the start of each class.

10:00 am
Bookstore Early Access for Family Weekend!
Thomas & Dorothy Leavey Center, Bookstore
Family Weekend attendees have exclusive early access to the Georgetown Bookstore for new Fall semester Hoya gear!

10:00 am – 1:00 pm
John Main Center Open House & Contemplative Meditation
Anne Marie Becraft Hall (Old North Way and Library Walk)
This Fall Semester, we’ve invited all Hoyas to cultivate a new habit of waking up early or ending their day with a practice of meditation and contemplation! Take a deep breath and join us this weekend for the gift of stillness, silence, simplicity…and more at the John Main Center (JMC). We’re ready to warmly welcome you to this contemplative refuge on the Hilltop!

10:15 am – 11:00 am
Pre-Health Advising at Georgetown University 
Copley Hall, Copley Formal Lounge
Come learn about how students can best prepare themselves for entry into medical school, dental school or other health professions from our Pre-Health Advising office. Families of all interested students and majors are welcome.

11:15 am – 12:00 pm
Faculty Lectures

• College of Arts & Sciences | Copley Hall, Copley Formal Lounge
  More information coming soon!

• Berkley School of Nursing | Saint Mary’s Hall, Room 110
  More information coming soon!
• School of Health | Saint Mary’s Hall, Room 107
  More information coming soon!
• Walsh School of Foreign Service | Healy Hall, Gaston Hall
  More information coming soon!

• McDonough School of Business | Lohrfink Auditorium, 2nd Floor Hariri Building
  “Venture Capital: Small Investments, Outsized Impact”
  Venture capital finances only a tiny fraction of new businesses, yet VC-backed companies have played an extraordinary role in shaping the modern American economy. In this interactive session, Professor Sandeep Dahiya will explore how venture capital works, why it is particularly suited to financing risky and innovative businesses, and why its successes and failures look so different from those of traditional investments. Through audience decisions, discussion, and some surprising evidence, we will examine how a relatively small corner of the financial system has had an outsized impact on innovation, jobs, and economic growth.
  

11:45 am – 2:00 pm
Family Weekend Barbecue
Healey Family Student Center
Join us for food, face painting, caricatures, and more! Vegetarian and gluten-free options are available. In the event of inclement weather, the barbecue will be held solely in the Healey Family Student Center.

1:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Shuttles to the National Mall
Georgetown Bus Turnaround by McDonough Gymnasium
Catch a free ride to the National Mall where you can visit D.C.’s many museums and monuments. Meet the bus at 14th and Constitution NW (near the National Museum of African American History and Culture) to return to campus.

2:15 pm – 3:15 pm
Education Abroad Panel
Healy Hall, Gaston Hall
A panel of Georgetown University curricular advising deans/directors and students will discuss the importance of international study in fostering a global perspective and preparing undergraduates to address the needs and challenges of a diverse and changing world.

3:30 pm – 5:30 pm
Night of Musical Scenes
Thomas & Dorothy Leavey Center, Bulldog Alley
Night of Musical Scenes (NOMS) is a high-involvement, no-cut show that welcomes both new students and returners back to the Hilltop to perform songs from a variety of musical theater shows! This year’s NOMS theme is Love, and the show features numbers including “What I did for Love” from A Chorus Line, “Moments in the Woods” from Into the Woods, “Maybe This Time” from Cabaret, and other solos, duets, and group numbers! It is a fun welcome to the Hilltop for family and friends of all ages — ticket information can be found at maskandbauble.org/noms.

5:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Dharmic Life Alumni and Parent Gathering
Dharmic Meditation Center, located in the Leavey Center
Drop in anytime to enjoy some refreshments, meet the Dharmic Life staff, and meet your fellow Dharmic Life parent and alumni community.

6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Hoya Volleyball: Women’s Volleyball vs. Creighton University
McDonough Gymnasium
Come watch the Georgetown Women’s Volleyball team take on 2025 BIG EAST Champions Creighton University in the recently renovated McDonough Gymnasium! The Hoyas return their top three scorers from 2025, including unanimous BIG EAST All-Freshman selection Samantha Soderlund, as they look to pull off the upset against one of the nation’s top volleyball programs.

9:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Georgetown Improv Comedy October Show
Thomas & Dorothy Leavey Center, Bulldog Alley
Join the famed Georgetown Improv Comedy student club for their fun and spooky October show. Tickets are $5 at the door. Content may be unsuitable for young audiences.

All Georgetown students and families, regardless of academic program, are welcome to join us for a visit to Georgetown’s Capitol Campus on Saturday, October 18th. Please RSVP here.

8:00 am – 9:00 am
Welcome Breakfast
111 Massachusetts Ave NW
Join Associate Dean of Students for the Capitol Campus Katie Jennings and other Capitol Campus faculty, staff, and community members for a continental breakfast. A tour of campus to follow.

9:00 am – 10:00 am
Tour of the Capitol Campus
111 Massachusetts Ave NW
Join Capitol Campus Student Affairs staff and current students for a tour of the Capitol Campus, including 111 Massachusetts Ave, 55 H St, Law Center, 500 1st St, and 125 E St. They will highlight the different academic programs, community spaces, student services, and other points of interest on the Capitol Campus.

10:15 am – 11:15 am
Curricular Information Sessions

• Earth Commons B.S. in Environment & Sustainability (BS-ES) Student-Led Information Session | 111 Mass Ave, Room 7414
  Join BS-ES Student Ambassadors and faculty to learn more about the degree and studying/student life on the Capitol Campus as a BS-ES student.
• McCourt School Joint Program in Public Policy (JPPP) Information Session | 125 E St, Room 620
  Join the McCourt School’s Associate Dean of Academic Affairs Barbara Schone and JPPP Faculty Director James Habyarimana to learn more about the program and studying/student life at McCourt.
• The Capitol Applied Learning Labs (CALL) Information Session | 111 Mass Ave, Room 3408
  Join The CALL team and current students in-person on the Capitol Campus to learn more about The Capitol Applied Learning Labs (CALL), an innovative immersive and experiential program for all undergraduates, offering downtown living, professional experiences, and curated courses, which are paired with personalized career coaching and networking opportunities. Over a semester, students will hone their discernment skills, engage with the City in new ways, and gain a better understanding of themselves as future young professionals. 

11:15 am – 12:00 pm
Faculty Lectures

• Earth Commons BS-ES | 111 Mass Ave, Room 7414
  “The Importance of Food Justice”
  The mock lecture will discuss the topic of Food Justice, including access to healthy & affordable food, patterns of distribution, food recovery organizations, the food recovery pyramid, and the technologization of food systems. Come with an open mind and a craving to learn! Taught by Professor Randall Amster.
• McCourt School Joint Program in Public Policy (JPPP) | 125 E St, Room 620
  “Will Europe Escape Its Autocracy Trap?”
  Why has the European Union allowed some member state governments to slide toward autocracy? What are the chances the EU can escape this situation and see robust democracy restored throughout the Union?

12:00 pm
Families Depart
Families can take the GUTS bus back to the Hilltop

For questions regarding Capitol Campus Family Weekend events, please contact Associate Dean of Students for the Capitol Campus Katie Jennings (kj648@georgetown.edu).

10:00 am – 12:30 pm
Brunch at Leo’s!
Leo J. O’Donovan Dining Hall
Stop by for some breakfast at Leo’s with other students and parents! Please make sure to bring your lanyard as it may be used as a meal voucher.

10:00 am – 11:00 am

Orthodox Divine Liturgy
Copley Hall, Copley Crypt Chapel
Join the Orthodox community for a special Family Weekend liturgy. Reception to follow.

11:00 am – 12:00 pm
Catholic Mass
Dahlgren Chapel of the Sacred Heart
Join us for a special Family Weekend Mass in Dahlgren Chapel. The Mass is open to students, faculty, staff and registered participants of Family Weekend. Reception to follow.

11:00 am – 12:00 pm
Sikh Sangat
Thomas & Dorothy Leavey Center, Dharmic Meditation Center
Families are invited to join Dharmic Life and the Sikh Student Association for Sangat.

5:00 pm – 5:45 pm
Group Fitness Class: Flow and Restore Yoga
Yates Field House, Studio B
Note: Group Fitness Classes are open to anyone age 16 or older. All class participants must complete the Family Weekend Group Fitness Waiver prior to the start of each class.

5:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Dharmic Life’s Festival of Lights
Healey Family Student Center

7:00 pm
Sunday Night Worship
Copley Hall, The Servant of God Sr. Thea Bowman Chapel
Parents and families are welcome to join the Protestant Community at their regular Sunday Night Worship service. Refreshments served after the service.