Education in the Jesuit Tradition
As a Jesuit college, Georgetown University College of Arts & Sciences draws on a dynamic tradition of education characterized by an optimistic Christian humanism and commitment to responsibility and social action.
First-Year Orientation to Community Involvement (FOCI) students on a neighborhood tour.
Accordingly, the College seeks to encourage the development of critical powers, respect for tradition and human reason, and an appreciation of life and all its endeavors.
We promote not only the intellectual disciplines but also the search for personal values and convictions that will enable graduates to continue redefining and maturing their thoughts, and also to continue pursuing the integration of their activities, values, and relationships with others.