Community

As a Biomedical Graduate Education student, you have a welcoming home and a vibrant community of scholars on the Georgetown campus. Whether you’re studying in person or remotely, there are many ways to engage with your peers and make the most of your time as a graduate student.

Student Organizations

Medical Center Graduate Student Organization

MCGSO promotes BGE student interests, organizes community-building events and professional development opportunities, and serves as a liaison to the administration and faculty.

Graduate Student Government

The Georgetown University Graduate Student Government (GradGov) offers opportunities for professional, social and academic development across all graduate school programs.

Georgetown Graduate Consulting Club

The Georgetown Graduate Consulting Club (GGCC) provides graduate students with resources and guidance to prepare for careers in the consulting industry.

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Study Spaces

Graduate Student Spaces

Lounges, carrels and group study rooms are available in the Car Barn, Healy Family Student Center and Lauinger Library.

Dahlgren Memorial Library

Study spaces in GUMC’s graduate health and life sciences research library must be reserved and are for individual use only — no group studying.

Library Study Rooms

Many individual and group study rooms are available in the Lauinger Library and Blommer Science Library.

More Student Spaces

Find more spaces across Georgetown’s campuses that are available to reserve.

Places + Spaces Blog

Georgetown students reveal the best study spots, running routes and other attractions on campus and around D.C.


Dining

On-Campus Dining

Campus eateries, snack sources and student meal plan options.

Hoya Hub Food Pantry

The food pantry at the Leavey Center is stocked with nonperishables.


Health Resources

Health & Wellness

Take advantage of the campus gym, nutrition programs, mental health services and more.

Housing & Transportation

Browse off-campus apartments, D.C. attractions, and options for getting to campus and around the city.


Community in Diversity

We are proud to host a student community representing many faiths, identities, nations of origin and other backgrounds. Community in Diversity benefits all of BGE by exposing us to new ideas, perspectives, and opportunities for collaboration.
 

Explore our programs and resources dedicated to supporting students of all backgrounds.

 

International Students

Learn about BGE’s global community and find resources and frequently asked questions on our International Students page. The Georgetown University Office of Global Services (OGS) offers further guidance.
 

Military-Connected Students

Support for military-connected BGE students includes funding opportunities and assistance. You may also use the services of the Georgetown University Military and Veterans’ Resource Center.
 

Undocumented Students

Georgetown University’s Undocumented Student Resources website provides information and guidance on financial and legal aid, career education, campus and community organizations, and other on‑campus and off‑campus supports.

 

Descendant Students

Georgetown University engages with Descendants – people whose ancestors were enslaved on Maryland Jesuit plantations. Explore the Reconciliation Fund for community-based projects, in keeping with our reflection on slavery, memory, and reconciliation.
 


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