Community Resources

Lectures by prominent public figures and scholars

World leaders, Georgetown scholars, authors and academics from around the world speak on campus. We invite our neighbors to join us at events listed as open to the public. Many of our hosted discussions and speeches are also streamed live and archived online for anyone to watch at their convenience. Learn More

Performing arts and cultural events

The performing arts department stages music, theater and dance productions throughout the year. Neighbors are welcome at our Friday Music Series, featuring acclaimed artists in free concerts on Fridays at 1:15 p.m. in McNeir Hall. Learn More

Daily religious services

Georgetown Campus Ministry offers opportunities for reflection and understanding of a variety of faiths, including daily religious services in the Catholic, Protestant, Jewish, Muslim and Orthodox Christian traditions. Learn More

World-class libraries and advanced electronic research tools

Georgetown University libraries provide academic resources, special collections and spaces for research, teaching and study that are open to the public. In addition to the extensive general collection housed in Lauinger Library, we maintain specialized legal, medical, scientific, bioethical, and theological collections, as well as a Special Collections Research Center with rare books, manuscripts and prints. Learn More

Recreation facilities and athletic events

Yates Field House

Yates Field House offers a wide range of group wellness classes, opportunities for personal training and facilities for independent use, including an aquatics center and indoor and outdoor tennis courts. Learn More

Athletics Events

Admission to most Georgetown University athletic events is free of charge, and neighbors are welcome to attend. Learn More

Continuing education opportunities

Georgetown University Learning Community

In the spirit of learning and teaching, Georgetown offers courses to our colleagues, friends, and neighbors over 55 years of age. Main Campus Retired Faculty, the Lauinger Library Associates, Georgetown alumni in the metropolitan area, and our community neighbors are invited to be teachers-learners as we seek to create an ongoing intellectual feast and share in the extraordinary experience and knowledge of these communities. Learn More

Senior Citizen Non-Degree Auditor Program

People over 65 years of age, in the Washington, D.C. area, have the opportunity to continue their lifelong pursuit of learning by auditing undergraduate level courses at Georgetown University. Learn More