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College Profile for : Georgetown University

Georgetown University is a Jesuit private university located in Georgetown, Washington, D.C. Father John Carroll founded the school in 1789, though its roots extend back to 1634. While the school struggled financially in its early years, Georgetown expanded into a branched university after the American Civil War under the leadership of university president Patrick Francis Healy. Georgetown is the oldest Roman Catholic university in the United States, and its religious heritage is used to define the institution. The university's endorsement of Catholic viewpoints has caused controversy at times. Georgetown's three urban campuses feature traditional collegiate architecture and layout, but prize their green spaces and environmental commitment. The main campus is known for Healy Hall, a des... (from wikipedia)

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Web Site: http://www.georgetown.edu

 

Overview Admissions Finances Students Academic Programs

Mission Statement

http://www3.georgetown.edu/president/mission_statement.html

General Information

Other Names	Georgetown, GU
Type	Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above
Control	Private not-for-profit
Size	10,000 - 19,999
Campus Setting	City: Large
Calendar System	Semester
Title IV Eligibility	Participates in Title IV federal financial aid programs
Relgious Affiliation	Roman Catholic

College Athletic Affiliations

Yes	Member of National Athletic Association	Yes	National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)
No	National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA)	No	National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA)
No	National Small College Athletic Association (NSCAA)	No	National Christian College Athletic Association (NCCAA)
		No	Other national athletic association

College Athletic Conferences

Patriot League	NCAA/NAIA conference number football
Big East Conference	NCAA/NAIA conference number basketball
Big East Conference	NCAA/NAIA conference number baseball
Big East Conference	NCAA/NAIA conference number country/track

College Student Services Offered

No	Remedial Services	Yes	Academic/career counseling service
Yes	Employment services for students	Yes	Placement services for completers
No	On-campus day care for students' children

College Special Learning Opportunities

Yes	ROTC	No	Distance learning opportunities
Yes	ROTC: Army	Yes	Study abroad
Yes	ROTC: Navy	No	Weekend/evening college
Yes	ROTC: Air Force

Teacher Certification

No	Below the postsecondary level
No	Students can complete their preparation in certain areas of specialization
No	Students must complete their preparation at another institution
No	Approved by the state for initial certifcation or licensure of teachers