Georgetown University Welcomes the Class of 2030

This week, Georgetown University welcomes the arrival of the Class of 2030 to its Hilltop and Capitol campuses. Move-in weekend signals an exciting new chapter for incoming Hoyas as they embark on their collegiate journey. This year's class of 1,650 students represents an impressive range of backgrounds with students hailing from 49 states in addition to D.C. and Puerto Rico, 46 countries and holding 81 citizenships.

Since its founding in 1789, Georgetown has upheld a proud history of academic excellence rooted in the Catholic and Jesuit tradition. Celebrating 237 years of educating leaders and changemakers, the Georgetown community warmly welcomes the Class of 2030 and the unique contributions they will bring to our ongoing legacy.

WHEN

Thursday, August 20, through Friday, August 21, 2026

WHERE

Georgetown University

Hilltop Campus

37th & O Streets NW

Washington, DC

Capitol Campus

111 Massachusetts Avenue NW

Washington, DC

MEDIA KIT AND AVAILABLE RESOURCES

PHOTOS: Photo selects of campus beauty and move-in can be found here.

VIDEO: B-roll of campus is available for news purposes upon request.

ADDITIONAL REPORTING OPPORTUNITIES: For specific questions or to request permission to visit campus to report or film, please contact [email protected].

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GEORGETOWN BACKGROUND AND TRIVIA

New President.

In July, Georgetown welcomed Eduardo M. Peñalver as its 49th President. A Rhodes Scholar, professor of law and leader in higher education, he previously served as the president of Seattle University (2021-2026) and as the dean of Cornell University's Law School (2014-2021). Learn more about Eduardo M. Peñalver here.

Georgetown University's Mission.

Georgetown is a Catholic and Jesuit, student-centered research university.

Established in 1789 in the spirit of the new republic, the university was founded on the principle that serious and sustained discourse among people of different faiths, cultures, and beliefs promotes intellectual, ethical and spiritual understanding. We embody this principle in the diversity of our students, faculty and staff, our commitment to justice and the common good, our intellectual openness and our international character.

An academic community dedicated to creating and communicating knowledge, Georgetown provides excellent undergraduate, graduate and professional education in the Jesuit tradition for the glory of God and the well-being of humankind.

Georgetown educates women and men to be reflective lifelong learners, to be responsible and active participants in civic life and to live generously in service to others.

Why are Georgetown students are called Hoyas?

Many years ago, when all Georgetown students were required to study Greek and Latin, the University's teams were nicknamed "The Stonewalls." It is suggested that a student, using Greek and Latin terms, started the cheer "Hoya Saxa!", which translates into "What Rocks!" The name proved popular and the term "Hoyas" was eventually adopted.