Spring 2026 University Registrar Welcome and Registration Update

Posted in Student Communications

January 8, 2026

Dear Georgetown Students,

Welcome to Spring 2026!

I’m excited to greet you as we begin a new semester full of opportunities for learning, growth, and achievement. Below you’ll find key information to help you get started, along with important registration details and resources to ensure a smooth and successful academic experience.

The academic calendar is available on the Registrar’s website at registrar.georgetown.edu/academic-calendar. You may also view the multi-year main campus academic calendar there.

Important Dates* – Spring 2026

  • January 7 – First day of classes follows a Monday Schedule; add/drop period begins
  • January 16 – Last day of add/drop; last day to drop without a grade of W
  • January 19 – No classes; University closed for Martin Luther King Jr. Day
  • February 16 – No classes; University closed for President’s Day
  • February 17  – Classes follow a Monday Schedule
  • April 9 – Withdrawal period for full-session courses ends in GUExperience. See  Withdrawal & Refund Schedule site for details and deadlines for all modules and sessions.

(*Students in GU-Q, MSB, and SON should consult their programs for additional dates and deadlines.)

Registration Resources

  • GUExperience: Your academic portal for registering, adding/dropping classes, viewing grades, requesting transcripts, checking your degree audit, and more. User guides and videos are available on the GU Experience webpage.
  • NetID: For help with your NetID or password, contact the UIS Service Center at help@georgetown.edu or visit the UIS Service Desk on the hilltop in the Leavey Center Bookstore. For the Capitol Campus, you can email the IST Service Desk at caphelp@georgetown.edu or use their appointment scheduling portal for all your IT needs. They are located at McDonough Hall, room 152.
  • Registrar’s Website: Includes all important registration dates.
  • Waitlist: The automatic waitlist is closed. Any remaining open seats may be added in GUExperience through the last day of add/drop, Friday, January 16, provided you meet course prerequisites and restrictions.
  • Schedule of Classes: Use the Schedule of Classes site to view class offerings, syllabi, and required/recommended books.
  • Course Materials: Required and recommended textbooks are available via the “View Textbook” link in the Schedule of Classes. Once registered, you may also order books directly through GUExperience.
  • Withdrawal & Refunds: Visit the Withdrawal & Refund Schedule site for details.
  • Student Services Center: Offers online solutions to many inquiries, plus in-person support at the Hilltop on the ground floor of White Gravenor and the Capitol Campus at 111 Massachusetts Avenue on the 4th Floor. Use the Student Services Center Request Form for online assistance with Enrollment, Financial Aid, or Student Accounts.
  • Accessibility Resources: Visit Accessibility at Georgetown to learn about resources supporting an inclusive and accessible learning environment. For example, Zoom’s default settings now make automated captions easier to enable. Instructions are available on the Zoom automated captions page.

With confidence that this semester will be a rewarding one, I offer you my best wishes for a purposeful, productive, and successful experience at Georgetown.

Sincerely,
Annamarie Bianco
Associate Vice President and University Registrar