Spirit of Georgetown Residential Academy

NOTICE | Residential Academy LLC will be on hold for the 22-23 academic year as a result of limited resources and staffing shifts and adjustments. We are continuously working to revitalize all LLCs to ensure they uphold the integrity of the mission, vision, and values that were created by its advisors. We apologize for any inconvenience this decision may cause, and we appreciate your understanding in advance.
Housing 148 students, the Spirit of Georgetown Residential Academy offers upperclass residents a close knit, distinctive and engaging residential experience. For many decades, the Jesuits of Georgetown University built their community within the corridors of these historic buildings. Built at the turn of the 19th century,nestled within the historic quad of campus, and overlooking the Potomac River, the Former Jesuit Residence has a lasting significance on Georgetown’s campus.
Housed in Ida Ryan & Isaac Hawkins Halls, the Residential Academy is open to all upperclass students, although preference is given to third and fourth year students.
Become Part of the History
Celebrating the nine tenets of the Spirit of Georgetown, the students selected to reside in the Spirit of Georgetown Residential Academy will have the unique opportunity to reflect on their time at Georgetown through formative activities and events, founded on strong community engagement and ownership.
Nine Tenets of the Spirit of Georgetown
- Ad Majorem Dei Gloriam (For the Greater Glory of God)
- Contemplatives In Action
- Academic Excellence
- Educating the Whole Person
- Cura Personalis
- Faith & Justice
- Women & Men for Others
- Interreligious Understanding
- Community in Diversity
By residing in the Spirit of Georgetown Residential Academy, students will…
- Apply the Spirit of Georgetown values in their daily lives
- Gain a deeper appreciation for the distinctive experiences they receive as part of a Jesuit Education
- Articulate a deep awareness of their formation as students while at Georgetown
- Discern what future endeavors they wish to pursue
By submitting an application to RETURN to the Spirit of Georgetown Residential Academy, residents will agree to the following:
- I will honor the rich tradition and history of the Residential Academy by celebrating tenets of the Spirit of Georgetown through personal engagement, actions and contributions to the Residential Academy community
- I will serve as an informal mentor to new Academy members and role model what it means to be part of this distinctive experience
- I, along with a group of other returning residents, will plan and implement community service program(s) during the year
- I will participate and contribute to my assigned cohort’s reflection capstone presentation at the conclusion of the spring semester
By submitting an application to join the Spirit of Georgetown Residential Academy, residents will agree to the following:
- I will honor the rich tradition and history of the Residential Academy by celebrating tenets of the Spirit of Georgetown through personal engagement, actions and contributions to the Residential Academy community
- Three times per semester, during the designated times, I will join other members of my assigned Academy Cohort for a conversation focused on my experience and the Spirit of Georgetown values
- I will participate/attend Academy community service projects during the course of the year
- I will participate and contribute to my assigned cohort’s reflection capstone presentation at the conclusion of the spring semester
Residential Academy Space Breakdown
9 Person apartment: 1 Space
8 Person apartment: 5 Spaces
6 Person apartment: 2 Spaces
4 Person apartment: 4 Spaces
All other units will be traditional semi-suites
In order to apply to the Spirit of Georgetown Residential Academy, each group must have a student coordinator. Note: You can only apply in groups of 4, 6, 8, 9. The student coordinator will serve as the liaison between the group members and the Office of Residential Living. In order to start an application, the coordinator will need to:
- Create a group, username and password. Click the “Create a new group” feature below. Note: You can only apply in groups of 4, 6, 8, or 9.
- Share the username and password with the rest of the group members, and make sure that the members add themselves to the group by clicking the “Add yourself to a group” feature below. Note: Make sure all members use the correct username and password created by the student coordinator.
- Once all members are in the group, the coordinator needs to verify the group. This is done by clicking the “Verify group” feature below.
- Once the group is verified, all members need to make sure to complete the essay questions of the application. Note: Application questions can only be accessed after the group is verified. Please click on the Spirit of Georgetown Residential Academy tab, on the navigation/numbered line, to access the application questions and make sure to complete the questions fully.
- The Office of Residential Living will be in contact with the student coordinator with updates as needed.
Applications should ONLY be submitted by members who will live in the community in the fall of the upcoming year. You will have the opportunity to discuss study abroad switches after the Housing Selection process is completed the following spring.
Note: Two members of each group must attend a Residential Academy information session in order for your group application to be considered. Failure to meet this requirement may inhibit your group’s application from moving forward in the selection process.
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