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Welcome FXO Class of 2028!
Welcome FXO Class of 2028!
Congratulations on joining Georgetown University's MBA program. The MBA Program Office is thrilled to have you join us on this exciting journey towards achieving your MBA. We are excited to embark on this transformative educational journey together. Your dedication, ambition, and commitment to excellence will undoubtedly propel you towards great success. Wishing you a remarkable and rewarding experience as part of the GU Community. If you have any questions, don't hesitate to contact us at mbaprogramoffice@georgetown.edu
Download FXO headshots here!
Mark your calendar
Mark your calendar
1- MBA Orientation Week (July 28 - August 2, 2025)
All MBA Orientation details are available on the MBA Orientation Page.
Please review it carefully to stay informed and prepared.
Flex Online (FXO28) Orientation: Monday, July 28, 2025 (schedule) 6-9:30 p.m. ET 💼Dress Code: Business Casual Attire
MBA Service Day (optional): Saturday, Aug. 2, Dress Code: Sports/outdoor outfit - if you're local to the DC area.
2- FXO28 Virtual Social Hour & Q&A with MBA Program Ambassadors (July 30)
Join our MBA Program Ambassador students for a virtual social hour to ask the questions on your mind, learn more about life as a Georgetown McDonough MBA student, and get to know your fellow classmates better.
Wednesday, July 30, 6-7 p.m. - Zoom Link
The Georgetown MBA program's Opening Term is an intensive three-week period that serves as an introduction to the curriculum through the "Structure of Global Industries" course. Click here to view the full Opening Term Schedule.
Navigate to the Potomac tab to see your schedule for the Structure of Global Industries (SGI, BADM 5500) class, during this intensive three-week period. Note that the class schedule is subject to change.
Be sure to mark your calendar for all Opening Term sessions, including your first in person program residency! This is a more intensive schedule with commitments beyond the typical core class schedule.
Celebrate the End of Opening Term 2025! - We can’t wait to celebrate with you!
Join the MBA Program Office for a festive sendoff as we wrap up Opening Term with a night of celebration. Enjoy light food, drinks, a DJ, and great company. Faculty will also announce the winners of the Best Opening Term presentations.
Event Details: MBA Opening Term Closing Celebration
🎓 Who: FT27, FX28, and FXO28 MBA Students Only
📅 When: Friday, August 22, 2025 | 5:30 PM – 8:30 PM
📍 Where: Convene | 1201 Wilson Boulevard, Arlington, VA
No guests or partners allowed due to space constraints.
Click here to view pictures of this event last year
4- FXO Program Residency #1 (August 17 - August 23)
The MBA Program Office arranged a comfortable and convenient stay for your FXO Residency #1 in D.C.! This is your home base during the week and a great opportunity to connect in person with your cohort.
Below you’ll find key information to help you prepare.
See the full Opening Term Schedule above for your BADM 5500 Structure of Global Industries course that includes FXO residency commitments.
We have reserved breakout rooms for you this week 9 a.m.-8 p.m. daily! This way you can work on your projects with your teams when you’re not in class:
Access code: Use 2-1-5-4 to enter.
Potomac 1: 242
Potomac 2: 244
Potomac 3: 246
Potomac 4: 248
Potomac 5: 252
Potomac 6: 254
Potomac 7: 256
Potomac 8: 258
There will be many other students in the building this week, so you may find other groups using the rooms. Please feel empowered to ask them to relocate.
Hotel Information
Check In: 08/17 (Sun) From 4:00 PM
(you can drop off your bags earlier if needed)
Check Out: 08/23 (Sat) Until 12:00 PM
Dupont Circle
2120 P St NW, Washington, DC 20037
Complimentary Breakfast, Wi-Fi, Fitness Center. For check-in, you must present your ID/document. Georgetown University will be covering Hotel (room charges) for students and incidentals will be covered by the student(s) themselves so they will need to provide a credit card to put on file.
If you'd like to arrive early or stay beyond the official residency dates and are paying out of pocket, please contact the hotel directly: lawrence.jones@riddc.com
We recommended that all students stay at the hotel. If you do not plan to use the hotel accommodations, please email mbaprogramoffice@georgetown.edu by July 31 so we can plan accordingly.
Transportation
All Georgetown students have access free of charge to Georgetown University Transportation Shuttle (GUTS). The Hotel provided will be 1.5 blocks away from the Dupont Circle GUTS at 20th & P Streets, NW) . Parking won’t be provided. The Dupont route operates Monday through Friday from 6:00am to midnight.
Meals
Breakfast will be available free of charge at the hotel. Weekday lunch will be provided by Georgetown University. The cost of all the other meals is the responsibility of each student unless otherwise noted.
Dinner: Monday and Friday only - provided by Georgetown at Welcome & Closing Receptions.
Please note that the lodging and meals mentioned are provided for the Residency #1 (first year) only.
5- Flex (FX) and Flex Online (FXO) Nationals Game (Aug 17)
Join the Student Government Association–Flex (SGA-FX) for a fun day at Nationals Park on Sunday, August 17 as the Nationals take on the Philadelphia Phillies! This is a great opportunity for FX and FXO students to connect with classmates, meet peers across both programs, and build your MBA network in a relaxed setting.
🎟️ When: Sunday, Aug. 17, 11:35 a.m.-2 p.m.
Where: Nationals Park (1500 South Capitol St SE, Washington, DC 20003, United States)
Tickets: Buy on HoyaConnect between July 25 to July 31 (priority)
6- Fall Class Begins (August 27, 2025)
The fall semester officially kicks off on Wednesday, August 27. Please note: classes will follow a Monday schedule on this day.
Be sure to check the MBA Academic Calendar and prepare in advance based on your faculty's Canvas course sites!
Complete MBA Onboarding Track on HoyaConnect
Complete MBA Onboarding Track on HoyaConnect
The 2025 MBA Onboarding Track is your master checklist as an incoming Georgetown McDonough MBA student. It’s your centralized guide to completing essential prep tasks before fall classes begin. Most of the items may already be done—but this is the one place to track your progress, confirm what’s left, and check off each step to ensure you're fully prepared for the semester. Please complete all prior to the start of Fall classes on August 27, 2025.
More information on how to access is available at the MBA Orientation Page (Summer 2025)
Last but definitely not least… Review MyHoyaMBA.com!
Last but definitely not least… Review MyHoyaMBA.com!
MyHoyaMBA is your one-stop shop for everything MBA—academics, career resources, student life, and more. Before classes begin, take some time to explore the key sections below (especially Academics, Career, Student Resources, and Student Orgs) to set yourself up for success. You’ll use this page throughout your MBA journey—bookmark it!
Looking for something specific? Use the search bar in the top right corner to quickly find what you need.
Questions? mbaprogramoffice@georgetown.edu
See you soon!
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