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Catholic college

Georgetown University

  • LocationWashington, DC
  • Type and sizePrivate nonprofit · 4-year · 20,392 students
  • TraditionJesuit
Official website

Georgetown University in Washington, DC, describes itself as the oldest Catholic and Jesuit university in the country, and its Office of Mission & Ministry oversees a multi-faith Campus Ministry with a Catholic Ministry team led by a Jesuit priest. Mass is scheduled every weekday and four times on Sundays in Dahlgren Chapel, with weekly confession and adoration. All undergraduates take two theology and religious studies courses and two philosophy courses in the shared Georgetown Core.

Mass, confession, and adoration

Confirm with the parish

Mass 6

  • Sunday11:00 AMDahlgren Chapel of the Sacred Heart · During the academic year.
  • Sunday6:00 PMDahlgren Chapel of the Sacred Heart · During the academic year.
  • Sunday7:30 PMDahlgren Chapel of the Sacred Heart · Bilingual English/Spanish; during the academic year.
  • Sunday9:00 PMDahlgren Chapel of the Sacred Heart · During the academic year.
  • Monday–Friday12:10 PMDahlgren Chapel of the Sacred Heart · During the academic year.
  • Monday–Thursday9:00 PMCopley Crypt Chapel · Student-only Mass; during the academic year.

Confession 1

  • Wednesday7:00 PM–8:00 PMDahlgren Chapel Sacristy · During the academic year.

Adoration 1

  • Monday9:00 PM–10:30 PMCopley Crypt Chapel · Begins following the 9 PM Mass; during the academic year.

Times come only from official parish, chaplaincy, or school pages, and can change with the season. Last verified Oct. 7, 2026.

Sources for these times (1)
  1. Campus Ministry Religious Services Calendar | Campus Ministry | Georgetown Universitycampusministry.georgetown.edu/services/religious-services-calendar · verified Oct. 7, 2026
    “Sunday Mass | Dahlgren Chapel of the Sacred Heart 11 AM | 6 PM | 7:30 PM (bilingual English/Spanish) | 9 PM”
    Four Sunday Masses are celebrated in Dahlgren Chapel.
    “Sunday Mass | Dahlgren Chapel of the Sacred Heart 11 AM | 6 PM | 7:30 PM (bilingual English/Spanish) | 9 PM”
    Four Sunday Masses are celebrated in Dahlgren Chapel.
    “Sunday Mass | Dahlgren Chapel of the Sacred Heart 11 AM | 6 PM | 7:30 PM (bilingual English/Spanish) | 9 PM”
    Four Sunday Masses are celebrated in Dahlgren Chapel.
    “Sunday Mass | Dahlgren Chapel of the Sacred Heart 11 AM | 6 PM | 7:30 PM (bilingual English/Spanish) | 9 PM”
    Four Sunday Masses are celebrated in Dahlgren Chapel.
    “Weekday Mass | Mon. to Fri. | 12:10 PM | Dahlgren Chapel of the Sacred Heart Weekday Student-Only Mass | Mon. to Thurs. | 9 PM | Copley Crypt Chapel”
    Mass is celebrated every weekday at 12:10 PM, with an additional student Mass Monday to Thursday at 9 PM.
    “Weekday Mass | Mon. to Fri. | 12:10 PM | Dahlgren Chapel of the Sacred Heart Weekday Student-Only Mass | Mon. to Thurs. | 9 PM | Copley Crypt Chapel”
    Mass is celebrated every weekday at 12:10 PM, with an additional student Mass Monday to Thursday at 9 PM.
    “Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament | following 9 PM Mass, until 10:30 PM | Copley Crypt Chapel”
    Eucharistic adoration is held weekly on Monday evenings.
    “Sacrament of Reconciliation (Individual Confessions) | 7 – 8 PM | Dahlgren Chapel Sacristy”
    Confession is scheduled weekly on Wednesday evenings.

Catholic churches nearby

Map of Georgetown University, its Catholic center and nearby Catholic churches1 mi2 mi3 miHoly Trinity Catholic Church: 0.2 mi1Epiphany Catholic Church: 0.9 mi2Saint Stephens Catholic Church: 1.2 mi3Our Lady of Victory Catholic Church: 1.3 mi4Our Lady Queen of the Americas Roman Catholic Church: 1.4 mi5Annunciation Catholic Church: 1.5 mi6Office of Campus Ministry (Catholic Ministry): 0.1 miGeorgetown University (campus)N1 mi
CampusCatholic centerCatholic church (numbered below)Open a street map ›
  1. Holy Trinity Catholic Church — 0.2 mi · 1315 36th Street Northwest, Washington
  2. Epiphany Catholic Church — 0.9 mi · 2712 Dumbarton Street Northwest
  3. Saint Stephens Catholic Church — 1.2 mi
  4. Our Lady of Victory Catholic Church — 1.3 mi · 4835 MacArthur Boulevard Northwest
  5. Our Lady Queen of the Americas Roman Catholic Church — 1.4 mi
  6. Annunciation Catholic Church — 1.5 mi · 3810 Massachusetts Avenue Northwest

Within 3 miles, as mapped by OpenStreetMap contributors. The map may be incomplete. Confirm with the parish or diocese.

Faith scorecard

Each line is one thing we looked for. A check means yes, a half means partly, a dash means no. “Not enough information” means official sources did not say.

BSacramental life: Good (grade B): 70 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.

Sacramental life

84 of 100 points on what we could document.

  • Yes: Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Weekday Mass on campus during the academic yearEvery weekday (5 or more weekdays) (12:10 PM Mass Monday to Friday in Dahlgren Chapel, plus a 9 PM student Mass Monday to Thursday in Copley Crypt Chapel.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Campus Ministry Religious Services Calendar | Campus Ministry | Georgetown Universitycampusministry.georgetown.edu/services/religious-services-calendar · verified Oct. 7, 2026
      “Weekday Mass | Mon. to Fri. | 12:10 PM | Dahlgren Chapel of the Sacred Heart Weekday Student-Only Mass | Mon. to Thurs. | 9 PM | Copley Crypt Chapel”
      Mass is celebrated every weekday at 12:10 PM, with an additional student Mass Monday to Thursday at 9 PM.
  • Yes: Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Sunday Mass on campus (including Saturday vigil)Two or more weekend Masses (Four Sunday Masses: 11 AM, 6 PM, 7:30 PM (bilingual), 9 PM.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Campus Ministry Religious Services Calendar | Campus Ministry | Georgetown Universitycampusministry.georgetown.edu/services/religious-services-calendar · verified Oct. 7, 2026
      “Sunday Mass | Dahlgren Chapel of the Sacred Heart 11 AM | 6 PM | 7:30 PM (bilingual English/Spanish) | 9 PM”
      Four Sunday Masses are celebrated in Dahlgren Chapel.
  • Partly: Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Scheduled confession on campusOne or two scheduled times per week (Wednesdays 7-8 PM; students may also arrange confession individually with Jesuits.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Campus Ministry Religious Services Calendar | Campus Ministry | Georgetown Universitycampusministry.georgetown.edu/services/religious-services-calendar · verified Oct. 7, 2026
      “Sacrament of Reconciliation (Individual Confessions) | 7 – 8 PM | Dahlgren Chapel Sacristy”
      Confession is scheduled weekly on Wednesday evenings.
  • Partly: Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Eucharistic adorationWeekly scheduled adoration (Mondays after the 9 PM Mass until 10:30 PM, Copley Crypt Chapel.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Campus Ministry Religious Services Calendar | Campus Ministry | Georgetown Universitycampusministry.georgetown.edu/services/religious-services-calendar · verified Oct. 7, 2026
      “Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament | following 9 PM Mass, until 10:30 PM | Copley Crypt Chapel”
      Eucharistic adoration is held weekly on Monday evenings.
  • Yes: Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Priests serving studentsAt least one full-time priest chaplain (or a resident community of priests serving campus ministry) (Fr. Greg Schenden, S.J., is Director of Campus Ministry.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Catholic Ministry at Georgetown | Campus Ministry | Georgetown Universitycampusministry.georgetown.edu/faith-traditions/catholic · verified Oct. 7, 2026
      “Meet Our Team Fr. Greg Schenden, SJ, Director of Campus Ministry”
      A Jesuit priest directs Campus Ministry; the Catholic Ministry team page lists six chaplains and staff.
  • Yes: Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Chapel open for prayer on campusYes (The Dahlgren Chapel page describes people stopping in for a quiet moment. The John Main Center for Christian Contemplation is open weekdays 7 AM-10 PM for personal contemplation.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Dahlgren Chapel of The Sacred Heart | Campus Ministry | Georgetown Universitycampusministry.georgetown.edu/dahlgren · verified Oct. 7, 2026
      “In this sacred space, generations of students, faculty, staff and alumni have attended Mass, exchanged sacred vows at weddings, found reconciliation in confessions, were baptized into the faith or simply stole a quiet moment to recenter their lives.”
      Dahlgren Chapel is used for Mass and sacraments and for personal quiet moments.
    2. Campus Ministry Religious Services Calendar | Campus Ministry | Georgetown Universitycampusministry.georgetown.edu/services/religious-services-calendar · verified Oct. 7, 2026
      “The John Main Center (JMC) is open Monday-Friday from 7 am to 10 pm for personal contemplation and meditation time”
      The John Main Center for Christian Contemplation is open on weekdays for personal prayer.
  • Partly: Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Published weekly schedule of Mass, confession, and adoration12 to 19 times a week (15 weekly times documented: 13 Mass, 1 confession, 1 adoration.)Computed from the verified Mass, confession, and adoration times listed on this page (each day a time is offered counts once).
BTheology and core curriculum: Good (grade B): 70 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.

Theology and core curriculum

77 of 100 points on what we could document.

  • Partly: Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Theology or religious studies courses required of all bachelor's studentsTwo courses (Problem of God or Introduction to Biblical Literature, plus one Theology and Religious Studies elective; part of the shared university core for all undergraduate schools.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Undergraduate Program | Department of Theology and Religious Studies | Georgetown Universitytheology.georgetown.edu/undergraduate · verified Oct. 7, 2026
      “First, it serves the core curriculum with two required courses. The “Problem of God” and “Introduction to Biblical Literature” serve as alternate choices for the first mandatory course. The remainder of the department’s course offerings, with their extensive range of topics, serve as the pool for the second-course requirement.”
      The core requires two theology and religious studies courses: Problem of God or Introduction to Biblical Literature, then any department course.
  • Partly: Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Required theology includes explicitly Catholic content (Scripture, Catholic tradition, sacraments)Catholic theology is one option among several (The first course (Problem of God or Intro to Biblical Literature) is not explicitly Catholic. THEO 2200 Intro to Catholic Theology is one of many courses that can fill the second requirement.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Undergraduate Program | Department of Theology and Religious Studies | Georgetown Universitytheology.georgetown.edu/undergraduate · verified Oct. 7, 2026
      “First, it serves the core curriculum with two required courses. The “Problem of God” and “Introduction to Biblical Literature” serve as alternate choices for the first mandatory course. The remainder of the department’s course offerings, with their extensive range of topics, serve as the pool for the second-course requirement.”
      The core requires two theology and religious studies courses: Problem of God or Introduction to Biblical Literature, then any department course.
    2. Theology & Religious Studies (THEO) | Georgetown University Bulletinbulletin.georgetown.edu/courses/theo · verified Oct. 7, 2026
      “The course should help to develop a sense of the Catholic imagination and the spirituality which it informs. Level: Undergraduate Course attribute: Core: Theology”
      THEO 2200 Intro to Catholic Theology carries the Core: Theology attribute and is one option for the second core course.
  • Partly: Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Philosophy courses required of all bachelor's studentsTwo courses
    Sources (1)
    1. Core Requirements | Department of Philosophy | Georgetown Universityphilosophy.georgetown.edu/undergraduate/requirements · verified Oct. 7, 2026
      “As an expression of its Jesuit, Catholic identity, Georgetown University requires all undergraduate students to complete two courses in philosophy.”
      All undergraduates take two philosophy courses.
  • Yes: Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Core curriculum explicitly draws on the Catholic intellectual traditionYes, stated in the catalog or core description
    Sources (2)
    1. The Georgetown Core Curriculum Learning Goals | Georgetown University Bulletinbulletin.georgetown.edu/academics/undergraduate-regulations/georgetown-core-curriculum-requirements/georgetown-core-curriculum-goals · verified Oct. 7, 2026
      “The Georgetown Core Curriculum (Georgetown Core) is a distinctive expression of Georgetown University’s identity as a student-centered research university rooted in the Jesuit and Catholic tradition.”
      The core curriculum is described as an expression of the university's Jesuit and Catholic tradition.
    2. Core Requirements | Department of Philosophy | Georgetown Universityphilosophy.georgetown.edu/undergraduate/requirements · verified Oct. 7, 2026
      “In supporting Georgetown’s tradition as a Catholic and Jesuit university, the Philosophy Department also ensures that the Catholic philosophical tradition is well-represented in its core offerings.”
      Core philosophy offerings include the Catholic philosophical tradition.
  • Yes: Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Theology or religious studies major offeredYes
    Sources (1)
    1. Undergraduate Program | Department of Theology and Religious Studies | Georgetown Universitytheology.georgetown.edu/undergraduate · verified Oct. 7, 2026
      “Second, the department serves undergraduate majors with five options for concentration: Christian theology, religious ethics, biblical studies, religious studies, and religion, politics, and the common good.”
      A theology and religious studies major is offered, including a Christian theology concentration.
  • Not enough information: Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Publicly affirms Ex Corde Ecclesiae in mission or governance documentsNot enough information: not found in official sources.
ACampus culture and residence life: Strong (grade A): 85 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.

Campus culture and residence life

94 of 100 points on what we could document.

  • Yes: Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Campus ministry staffing (chaplains, ministers, and professional staff)Five or more (6 people listed under 'Meet Our Team' on the Catholic Ministry page; the multi-faith Chaplains & Staff page lists over 30 people.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Catholic Ministry at Georgetown | Campus Ministry | Georgetown Universitycampusministry.georgetown.edu/faith-traditions/catholic · verified Oct. 7, 2026
      “Meet Our Team Fr. Greg Schenden, SJ, Director of Campus Ministry”
      A Jesuit priest directs Campus Ministry; the Catholic Ministry team page lists six chaplains and staff.
  • Yes: Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Retreats offered to students each yearFour or more distinct retreats (Loyola, Montserrat, Manresa, La Storta, Be Still and Rest in God (silent), and God's Light and Love (retreat in daily life).)
    Sources (1)
    1. Catholic Retreats | Campus Ministry | Georgetown Universitycampusministry.georgetown.edu/retreats/retreatsbyfaithtradition/catholic-retreats · verified Oct. 7, 2026
      “For first-year undergraduates: Loyola For all undergraduates: Montserrat & Manresa For seniors: La Storta In addition to these weekend retreats, we also offer a two-night silent Ignatian retreat – Be Still and Rest in God. We also offer a six-week retreat in daily life on the Hilltop campus in the spring: God’s Light and Love.”
      Campus Ministry offers six distinct Catholic retreats.
  • Yes: Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Catholic student organizations and faith-formation groupsThree or more (Knights of Columbus, Catholic Women at Georgetown, Christian Life Community.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Student Organizations | Campus Ministry | Georgetown Universitycampusministry.georgetown.edu/engagement/studentorgs · verified Oct. 7, 2026
      “The Knights of Columbus is a group of Catholic men committed to service, growth in faith and building fraternity among its members.”
      A Knights of Columbus council is a Campus Ministry student organization.
      “The Catholic Women at Georgetown is a group of young women looking to grow spiritually, participate in service, and be part of a caring sisterhood.”
      Catholic Women at Georgetown is a Campus Ministry student organization.
    2. Christian Life Community | Campus Ministry | Georgetown Universitycampusministry.georgetown.edu/engagement/catholicfaithcommunities · verified Oct. 7, 2026
      “Christian Life Community (CLC) is a network of small, student-led faith-sharing groups that meet once a week for an hour to reflect, pray, and grow together.”
      Christian Life Community runs weekly small faith-sharing groups.
  • Not enough information: Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Single-sex residence optionsNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Partly: Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Overnight guest policy in residence hallsVisitation hours or guest limits apply (Overnight guests permitted for up to three consecutive nights.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Guest/Visitation Policy | Residential Living | Georgetown Universityresidentialliving.georgetown.edu/living-with-us/policies-and-procedures/general-conduct-and-facilities-regulations/guest-visitation-policy · verified Oct. 7, 2026
      “Residents may invite guests to stay overnight. The resident of the assigned room is responsible for their guest’s behavior as the “host”. Guests may stay for a maximum of three consecutive evenings, but must be accompanied by the host at all times.”
      Overnight guests are allowed for up to three consecutive nights.
  • Yes: Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Faith life in residence halls (hall chaplains, hall Masses, or faith-based living communities)Yes (Residential Ministers, including Jesuit priests and Catholic lay ministers, live in residence halls.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Residential Ministry | Campus Ministry | Georgetown Universitycampusministry.georgetown.edu/ourstaff/residential-ministry · verified Oct. 7, 2026
      “Residential Ministers live in university residence halls and apartments to accompany and support students of all identities.”
      Residential Ministers, including Catholic priests and lay ministers, live in the residence halls.
  • Yes: Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Office or senior officer for mission and Catholic identityYes
    Sources (2)
    1. Residential Ministry | Campus Ministry | Georgetown Universitycampusministry.georgetown.edu/ourstaff/residential-ministry · verified Oct. 7, 2026
      “Mark Bosco, S.J., Ph.D., is Vice President for Mission and Ministry at Georgetown University”
      Georgetown has a Vice President for Mission and Ministry.
    2. Mission and Ministry | Georgetown Universitymissionandministry.georgetown.edu · verified Oct. 7, 2026
      “The Office of Mission & Ministry advances the Catholic identity, Ignatian heritage, and Jesuit mission of Georgetown University, the oldest Catholic and Jesuit university in the country.”
      An Office of Mission & Ministry is responsible for Catholic identity and Jesuit mission.
BService and Catholic social teaching: Good (grade B): 70 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.

Service and Catholic social teaching

82 of 100 points on what we could document.

  • Yes: Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Service or volunteer centerYes
    Sources (1)
    1. Center for Social Justice Research, Teaching & Service | Georgetown Universitycsj.georgetown.edu · verified Oct. 7, 2026
      “The Center for Social Justice Research, Teaching, and Service (CSJ) opened its doors in 2001.”
      The Center for Social Justice coordinates service programs.
  • Partly: Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Service-learning or community engagement in the curriculumAvailable (courses or programs)
    Sources (1)
    1. Students: Enroll in a Social Justice Course | Center for Social Justice | Georgetown Universitycsj.georgetown.edu/csjprograms/cbl/enroll · verified Oct. 7, 2026
      “CBL courses are offered in partnership with community-based organizations.”
      Community-based learning courses are available.
  • Partly: Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Catholic social teaching in the curriculum (course, minor, center, or core requirement)Offered (course, minor, or center) (Initiative on Catholic Social Thought and Public Life.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Initiative on Catholic Social Thought and Public Lifecatholicsocialthought.georgetown.edu · verified Oct. 7, 2026
      “The Initiative on Catholic Social Thought and Public Life is a distinctive effort to promote dialogue on Catholic social thought and national and global issues”
      Georgetown has a center devoted to Catholic social thought.
  • Yes: Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Pro-life engagement (student pro-life group, support for pregnant and parenting students, or institutional initiatives)Two or more (Pregnancy support through Health Education Services; student-organized Cardinal O'Connor Conference on Life (campus ministry reflection dated to the 2023 conference).)
    Sources (2)
    1. Pregnancy | Student Health Services | Georgetown Universitystudenthealth.georgetown.edu/pregnancy · verified Oct. 7, 2026
      “If you are pregnant and continuing as a student you will have access to academic and practical resources to assist in the completion of your degree.”
      Health Education Services supports pregnant and parenting students.
    2. Reflection: Cardinal O’Connor Conference on Life | Campus Ministry | Georgetown Universitycampusministry.georgetown.edu/reflections/reflection-cardinal-oconnor-conference-on-life · verified Oct. 7, 2026
      “our community of pro-life Georgetown students will continue to organize and facilitate the O’Connor Conference each year”
      Georgetown students organize an annual pro-life conference on campus.
  • Yes: Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Justice and solidarity programs (immersion trips, poverty, migration, or care-for-creation initiatives)Two or more (Alternative Breaks Program, Immigrant Justice Initiatives, Magis Immersion Seminars.)
    Sources (3)
    1. Alternative Breaks Program | Center for Social Justice | Georgetown Universitycsj.georgetown.edu/csjprograms/abp · verified Oct. 7, 2026
      “The Alternative Breaks Program (ABP) brings together Georgetown community members in order to foster intersectional solidarity and inspire lasting commitments to service and social justice.”
      The Alternative Breaks Program runs domestic and international justice immersions.
    2. Immigrant Justice Initiatives (IJI) | Center for Social Justice | Georgetown Universitycsj.georgetown.edu/iji · verified Oct. 7, 2026
      “Since Fall 2023, the Im/migrant Justice Advocacy Team has been serving and continues to serve DC’s low-income newcomer im/migrant youth and their families”
      A migration justice program serves immigrant families in Washington, DC.
    3. Magis Immersion Experiences | Campus Ministry | Georgetown Universitycampusministry.georgetown.edu/magis · verified Oct. 7, 2026
      “The Magis Immersion Seminars (MIS) are experiential 3-credit learning opportunities”
      Mission & Ministry offers credit-bearing immersion seminars with spring break travel.
  • Yes: Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Service explicitly rooted in the Catholic mission (run with campus ministry or the mission office, or framed by Catholic social teaching)Yes
    Sources (1)
    1. Frameworks that Guide our Work | Center for Social Justice | Georgetown Universitycsj.georgetown.edu/frameworks · verified Oct. 7, 2026
      “CST is the Church’s body of doctrine on human dignity and the common good”
      The Center for Social Justice names Catholic social teaching as a framework for its service work.

Grades come from the documented indicators under the published rubric. “Not enough information” does not mean the school lacks it.

Strengths

  • Mass is scheduled every weekday at 12:10 PM and four times on Sunday, with an added student Mass Monday through Thursday evenings.
    Sources (1)
    1. Campus Ministry Religious Services Calendar | Campus Ministry | Georgetown Universitycampusministry.georgetown.edu/services/religious-services-calendar · verified Oct. 7, 2026
      “Sunday Mass | Dahlgren Chapel of the Sacred Heart 11 AM | 6 PM | 7:30 PM (bilingual English/Spanish) | 9 PM”
      Four Sunday Masses are celebrated in Dahlgren Chapel.
      “Weekday Mass | Mon. to Fri. | 12:10 PM | Dahlgren Chapel of the Sacred Heart Weekday Student-Only Mass | Mon. to Thurs. | 9 PM | Copley Crypt Chapel”
      Mass is celebrated every weekday at 12:10 PM, with an additional student Mass Monday to Thursday at 9 PM.
  • Campus Ministry offers six distinct Catholic retreats, including retreats for first-year students and seniors and a silent Ignatian retreat.
    Sources (1)
    1. Catholic Retreats | Campus Ministry | Georgetown Universitycampusministry.georgetown.edu/retreats/retreatsbyfaithtradition/catholic-retreats · verified Oct. 7, 2026
      “For first-year undergraduates: Loyola For all undergraduates: Montserrat & Manresa For seniors: La Storta In addition to these weekend retreats, we also offer a two-night silent Ignatian retreat – Be Still and Rest in God. We also offer a six-week retreat in daily life on the Hilltop campus in the spring: God’s Light and Love.”
      Campus Ministry offers six distinct Catholic retreats.
  • All undergraduates take two philosophy courses and two theology and religious studies courses in the shared core.
    Sources (2)
    1. Undergraduate Program | Department of Theology and Religious Studies | Georgetown Universitytheology.georgetown.edu/undergraduate · verified Oct. 7, 2026
      “First, it serves the core curriculum with two required courses. The “Problem of God” and “Introduction to Biblical Literature” serve as alternate choices for the first mandatory course. The remainder of the department’s course offerings, with their extensive range of topics, serve as the pool for the second-course requirement.”
      The core requires two theology and religious studies courses: Problem of God or Introduction to Biblical Literature, then any department course.
    2. Core Requirements | Department of Philosophy | Georgetown Universityphilosophy.georgetown.edu/undergraduate/requirements · verified Oct. 7, 2026
      “As an expression of its Jesuit, Catholic identity, Georgetown University requires all undergraduate students to complete two courses in philosophy.”
      All undergraduates take two philosophy courses.
  • Residential Ministers, including Jesuit priests, live in the residence halls, and the Office of Mission & Ministry is led by a vice president.
    Sources (1)
    1. Residential Ministry | Campus Ministry | Georgetown Universitycampusministry.georgetown.edu/ourstaff/residential-ministry · verified Oct. 7, 2026
      “Residential Ministers live in university residence halls and apartments to accompany and support students of all identities.”
      Residential Ministers, including Catholic priests and lay ministers, live in the residence halls.
      “Mark Bosco, S.J., Ph.D., is Vice President for Mission and Ministry at Georgetown University”
      Georgetown has a Vice President for Mission and Ministry.

Concerns

  • Neither required theology course is explicitly Catholic: the first is Problem of God or Introduction to Biblical Literature, and Intro to Catholic Theology is one of many options for the second.
    Sources (2)
    1. Undergraduate Program | Department of Theology and Religious Studies | Georgetown Universitytheology.georgetown.edu/undergraduate · verified Oct. 7, 2026
      “First, it serves the core curriculum with two required courses. The “Problem of God” and “Introduction to Biblical Literature” serve as alternate choices for the first mandatory course. The remainder of the department’s course offerings, with their extensive range of topics, serve as the pool for the second-course requirement.”
      The core requires two theology and religious studies courses: Problem of God or Introduction to Biblical Literature, then any department course.
    2. Theology & Religious Studies (THEO) | Georgetown University Bulletinbulletin.georgetown.edu/courses/theo · verified Oct. 7, 2026
      “The course should help to develop a sense of the Catholic imagination and the spirituality which it informs. Level: Undergraduate Course attribute: Core: Theology”
      THEO 2200 Intro to Catholic Theology carries the Core: Theology attribute and is one option for the second core course.
  • Confession is scheduled once a week (Wednesday evenings), with other times by individual arrangement.
    Sources (1)
    1. Campus Ministry Religious Services Calendar | Campus Ministry | Georgetown Universitycampusministry.georgetown.edu/services/religious-services-calendar · verified Oct. 7, 2026
      “Sacrament of Reconciliation (Individual Confessions) | 7 – 8 PM | Dahlgren Chapel Sacristy”
      Confession is scheduled weekly on Wednesday evenings.
  • Overnight guests are permitted for up to three nights, with no restriction by sex stated in the policy.
    Sources (1)
    1. Guest/Visitation Policy | Residential Living | Georgetown Universityresidentialliving.georgetown.edu/living-with-us/policies-and-procedures/general-conduct-and-facilities-regulations/guest-visitation-policy · verified Oct. 7, 2026
      “Residents may invite guests to stay overnight. The resident of the assigned room is responsible for their guest’s behavior as the “host”. Guests may stay for a maximum of three consecutive evenings, but must be accompanied by the host at all times.”
      Overnight guests are allowed for up to three consecutive nights.

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Campus ministry home

Office of Campus Ministry (Catholic Ministry)

  • Address: 113 Healy Hall, 37th and O Streets, N.W., Washington, DC 20057
  • Location: On campus

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Source: campusministry.georgetown.edu, verified Oct. 7, 2026, campusministry.georgetown.edu, verified Oct. 7, 2026

Catholic clubs and student life

14 groups and regular activities · 7 on campus, 7 off campus

Other 1

Retreats 6

Service 1

  • Alternative Breaks ProgramOff campus
    Center for Social Justice program of service and justice immersion trips.

Faith formation 2

  • OCIA (Order of Christian Initiation of Adults)On campus
    Sundays 4-5 PM during the academic year, beginning October 18, 2026
    Weekly formation sessions for students seeking baptism, First Eucharist or Confirmation, with reception at the Easter Vigil in Dahlgren Chapel.
  • John Main Center for Christian ContemplationOn campus
    Open Monday-Friday 7 AM-10 PM; weekly guided sessions
    Center in Anne Marie Becraft Hall offering Christian contemplative meditation, led by a Catholic chaplain.

Clubs and groups 3

  • Knights of ColumbusOn campus
    Campus Ministry student organization of Catholic men focused on service, faith and fraternity.
  • Catholic Women at GeorgetownOn campus
    Campus Ministry student organization for women focused on spiritual growth, service and community.
  • Christian Life Community (CLC)On campus
    Weekly, one hour
    Student-led small faith-sharing groups in Ignatian spirituality, with large-group events during the year.

Liturgy and prayer 1

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Campus ministry

Sources (4)
  1. Catholic Ministry at Georgetown | Campus Ministry | Georgetown Universitycampusministry.georgetown.edu/faith-traditions/catholic · verified Oct. 7, 2026
    “Meet Our Team Fr. Greg Schenden, SJ, Director of Campus Ministry”
    A Jesuit priest directs Campus Ministry; the Catholic Ministry team page lists six chaplains and staff.
    “113 Healy Hall 37th and O Streets, N.W. Washington DC 20057 Phone number P. 202-687-4300”
    The Office of Campus Ministry is in 113 Healy Hall on the main campus, phone 202-687-4300.
    “Meet Our Team Fr. Greg Schenden, SJ, Director of Campus Ministry”
    A Jesuit priest directs Campus Ministry; the Catholic Ministry team page lists six chaplains and staff.
  2. Catholic Retreats | Campus Ministry | Georgetown Universitycampusministry.georgetown.edu/retreats/retreatsbyfaithtradition/catholic-retreats · verified Oct. 7, 2026
    “For first-year undergraduates: Loyola For all undergraduates: Montserrat & Manresa For seniors: La Storta In addition to these weekend retreats, we also offer a two-night silent Ignatian retreat – Be Still and Rest in God. We also offer a six-week retreat in daily life on the Hilltop campus in the spring: God’s Light and Love.”
    Campus Ministry offers six distinct Catholic retreats.
  3. Student Organizations | Campus Ministry | Georgetown Universitycampusministry.georgetown.edu/engagement/studentorgs · verified Oct. 7, 2026
    “The Knights of Columbus is a group of Catholic men committed to service, growth in faith and building fraternity among its members.”
    A Knights of Columbus council is a Campus Ministry student organization.
    “The Catholic Women at Georgetown is a group of young women looking to grow spiritually, participate in service, and be part of a caring sisterhood.”
    Catholic Women at Georgetown is a Campus Ministry student organization.
  4. Christian Life Community | Campus Ministry | Georgetown Universitycampusministry.georgetown.edu/engagement/catholicfaithcommunities · verified Oct. 7, 2026
    “Christian Life Community (CLC) is a network of small, student-led faith-sharing groups that meet once a week for an hour to reflect, pray, and grow together.”
    Christian Life Community runs weekly small faith-sharing groups.

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Academic Excellence

AAcademic Excellence: Strong (grade A): 85 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
98 of 100
From federal data, on fixed published scales.

Each measure counts for the share shown.

  • Graduation rate 35% of scoreThis measure counts for 35% of the Academic Excellence score.95%
  • First-year retention 20% of scoreThis measure counts for 20% of the Academic Excellence score.97%
  • Entering students' test scores 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.SAT 1,487 · ACT 33
  • Student-to-faculty ratio 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.11 to 1
  • Instructional spending per student 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.$37,019

Bars show points on each measure’s scale. How Academic Excellence is computed.

Source: College Scorecard (College Scorecard, most recent cohorts (data release 06/10/2026))

Cost and value

Federal data, shown separately. Cost, debt, and earnings are never part of any grade.

Value and outcomes
Undergraduate students
Fall enrollment (IPEDS)
7,968
Total students20,392
Average net price (per year)
After grants and scholarships, for students receiving federal aid
$40,815
Cost of attendance (per year)$88,741
Median federal debt at graduation$15,500
Graduation rate
First-time, full-time students finishing within 150% of normal time
95%
First-year retention97%
Median earnings 10 years after entry$103,494
Admission rate13%
Students receiving Pell grants10%
Admission test scores (middle 50% of admitted students who submitted scores)
Average SAT1487
SAT reading & writing700–770
SAT math690–780
ACT composite31–35
Test policyRequired

Value index: 68 / 100 (how it’s computed)

Sources: College Scorecard · IPEDS College Navigator · Net price calculator
College Scorecard, most recent cohorts (data release 06/10/2026); IPEDS 2024-25 directory and institutional characteristics; fall 2023 enrollment.

Local Church

Archdiocese of Washington

His Eminence Cardinal Robert McElroy, Archbishop of Washington

Formal address: “Your Eminence”

Source: adw.org, adw.org, verified Oct. 7, 2026.

Diocese determined from the county using NCES Catholic school records. Confirm with the diocese.

About this school’s data

  • IPEDS unit ID 131496
  • Carnegie classification: Doctoral university (very high research)
  • Accreditation: Middle States Commission on Higher Education (U.S. Department of Education DAPIP)
  • Religious affiliation (IPEDS): Roman Catholic
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Questions families ask

Is Georgetown University a Catholic college?
Yes. Georgetown University is a Catholic college in the Archdiocese of Washington.
What is Georgetown University’s Compass Score?
88 out of 100 (grade B). It combines faith (75%) and academics (25%), each rated from official sources.
Where is Mass celebrated at Georgetown University?
Mass is listed at Dahlgren Chapel of the Sacred Heart and Copley Crypt Chapel. Days and times are on this page; please confirm with the parish or campus ministry before you go.
Is Georgetown University Compass Recommended?
Yes. Georgetown University meets the Compass Recommended standard for Catholic identity and academics.

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