Living Essentials

Georgetown University Bookstore is a full service store located in the Leavey Center. In addition to course materials, the bookstore is an Authorized Campus Store for Apple Computer offering an academic discount on all Apple computers. It also stocks a complete selection of computer software, reference books and general reading titles. A complete array of apartment and school supplies, soda and snacks, and Georgetown University imprinted clothing and gifts are available for purchase. Fax and shipping services are also available. GOCard, American Express, Discover, MasterCard, and Visa are all accepted.

All members of the Georgetown community are required to carry a GOCard, an “all-in-one” ID card that streamlines and simplifies daily campus life. All students are expected to carry their GOCard on campus as a means of identification and present it when requested by University personnel. Issued to each registered student free of charge, the GOCard is used to permit access to residence halls, libraries and other secured buildings on the three campuses, as well as free transportation on the GUTS buses.

The GOCard also functions as a debit card by adding money through Deposit Stations, the Online Card Office, Student Account Refunds, or the GOCard Office.

The Office of Neighborhood Life supports all students, non-students, and permanent residents in the communities surrounding Georgetown University. Our office will educate students about university policies and local ordinances; continue to build and strengthen neighborhood relations by facilitating dialogue; and promote civic citizenship to create a positive quality of life for everyone living in the neighborhood.

Since 1983, the Georgetown University Alumni and Student Federal Credit Union (GUASFCU) has grown to become the largest student-run financial institution in the country with over $10 million in assets. As a member-owned, not-for-profit financial institution GUASFCU provides convenient services which include checking and savings accounts, VISA debit and ATM cards, free online banking, draft imaging, direct deposit, overdraft protection, free QuickPay, domestic and international wires, money orders, Travelers Checks, and multiple loan offerings. In addition, GUASFCU is a member of the Allpoint ATM Network, providing members with access to over 37,000 surcharge-free ATMs nationwide. GUASFCU is a 100% student-run financial institution.

There are a variety of dining options on the Georgetown main campus. Dining services are provided by Georgetown University Dining Services or The Students of Georgetown, Inc. (The CORP). For off-campus dining options please go to: www.georgetowndc.com

The Corp is the largest completely student owned and operated organization in the country. In addition to its commitment to campus philanthropy, the Corp’s services include:

• Vital Vittles, the only fully stocked grocery store on campus, located in the Leavey Center,
• Hoya Snaxa, a convenience store located in the Southwest Quad, which provides a variety of sandwiches, snacks, and beverages,
• Uncommon Grounds (Leavey Center), More Uncommon Grounds (MUG, Intercultural Center lobby),
• Midnight Mug (Lauinger library 2nd floor): campus coffeehouses that offer a wide selection of beverages, fresh bagels, muffins, pastries, and sandwiches.

Georgetown University offers a wide range of dining services around campus, including:

• Bulldog Tavern,
• Leo J. O’Donovan Dining Hall,
• Hoya Court,
• Faculty Club Restaurant,
• Epicurean and Co. Restaurant,
• Cosi Restaurant,
• Starbucks,
• Einstein Bagels.