Georgetown University is committed to providing academic support for all students and to integrating students with disabilities as fully as possible into all aspects of University life.
assistance in many skills areas necessary for academic achievement through individual consultations or workshops;
accommodations to students with disabilities under the ADA and Section 504;
facilities and support services to help ensure equal opportunity for students with disabilities.
The Jesuit value of cura personalis, "care of the whole person," represents the mission of Georgetown University. The Academic Resource Center upholds this value in carrying out its mission to meet the various needs of the students.
Shelly K. Habel, Ph.D. Associate Director of the Academic Resource Center for Student-Athlete Services Telephone: 202-687-9177 E-mail: skh@georgetown.edu
Works with student athletes, coaches, faculty and deans to ensure academic success.
Assists student athletes with planning, academic and life skills instruction and monitors their progress.
Develops programming and schedules academic workshops.
Jacqueline Hyman Academic Coordinator for Student-Athletes Phone: 202-687-2034 Email: jeh227@georgetown.edu
Faculty Athletics Representative:
The Faculty Athletics Representative can also provide valuable assistance to student-athletes. Georgetown's Faculty Athletics Representative is: Scott Taylor, Ph.D. Assistant Professor Director, African Studies Program 305 M ICC 202-687-0663
Dean's Offices:
Georgetown College: 303 ICC (freshmen & sophomores)/687-6045 McDonough School of Business: 106 Old North/ 687-3851 School of Nursing & Health Studies: St. Mary's, 2nd Floor/687-7114 Walsh School of Foreign Service: 301 ICC/ 687-5696
When You Should Come to the Dean's Office:
Beginning of semester (before end of Add/Drop): When you need:
help getting a full schedule of classes
concerns about appropriateness of a course(s)
a dean's signature for a course that requires a paper add/drop slip
approval to take 6 classes in a semester (for sophomore year and later)
to arrange an independent study/tutorial with a professor (for sophomore year and later)
to take a course pass/fail or audit (for sophomore year and later)
approval for service-learning credit
approval for a consortium course
Throughout the semester: When you have/need:
introduce yourself to your dean
concern about a course
questions about graduation requirements/degree audit in student access+
to set up a meeting with your dean to discuss long-term academic planning
advice on academic success strategies
advice on personal issues that may be affecting you academic progress
to miss a class because you are sick - contact your dean and professor(s)
information on campus resources
questions about your AP, IB, International exams, transfer credit
approval for summer school courses, either away from or at Georgetown
approved transfer credit from another institution that is not on your transcript
to find out your class rank
letters of reference for academic programs
approval for your study abroad study proposal
to declare or change a major or minor
advice on pre-professional planning (ex., Medical/Business/Law School)
share good news
to request an academic, medical or personal leave of absence
to withdraw from a class
an exception to any deadlines due to unusual circumstances
information on Mentors Program, Parents Weekend, Junior Achievement and Student Advisor Program
to apply for Internal Transfer to another school at Georgetown
End of semester: When you need:
to file an incomplete in a class
to arrange to take an exam during the conflict exam time