Mission Statement - Georgetown College

Founded in 1789 as the nation’s first Catholic institution of higher learning, Georgetown College is committed to the Jesuit traditions of an integrated education and of productive research in the liberal arts, including fine arts, humanities, languages, sciences and social sciences. The College seeks to expand the imagination, foster the life of the spirit, cultivate lifelong learning, encourage service to God and humanity and promote respect for diversity in an age of global community.

Utilizing the national and international resources of Washington, DC in its research and educational missions, this Catholic college encourages learning that transcends the boundaries of the classroom. It affirms the interconnection of teaching and research and fosters a close relationship between faculty and students in pursuit of common goals. As a community, Georgetown College aims to form individuals of integrity who are dedicated to innovation and social justice and prepared to address the challenges of the present and the future in light of the responsibilities of freedom.