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First Year Orientation

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First Year Orientation Schedule for the Incoming Class of 2030

Mandatory Sessions: Monday, August 3 – Friday, August 7, 2026


Attendance at First Year Orientation is mandatory for matriculating students.

Additional Optional Orientation Activities

Click here to find the complete schedule of optional Orientation activities.

Mandatory Orientation Sessions

First Year Orientation will be held in-person at the Georgetown University School of Medicine campus (3900 Reservoir Road, NW). 

Click here to find the complete mandatory OME Pre-Matriculation program.

Click here to find the complete mandatory OSA Orientation program.

DAY 1: Monday, August 3 (MANDATORY)

Arrive Time: 8 – 8:45 AM EST
Location: GA2-4 Pre-Clinical Science Building.
Lunch will be provided!

DAY 2: Tuesday, August 4 (MANDATORY)

Arrive Time: 8 AM EST
Location: GA2-4 Pre-Clinical Science Building.
Welcome reception lunch: 12:30 PM EST Healey Family Center

DAY 3: Wednesday, August 5(MANDATORY)

Arrive Time: 8 – 9 AM EST
Location: LA6 Corridor
Breakfast & Lunch will be provided!

DAY 4: Thursday, August 6(MANDATORY)

Arrive Time: 8 – 9 AM EST
Location: LA6 Corridor
Lunch will be provided!

Class of 2030 Family Orientation: 5:30 – 6:30 PM.
Zoom link can be found in the OSA Orientation program.

DAY 5: Friday, August 7(MANDATORY)

White Coat Ceremony

Student Arrival: 12:15 PM EST
Start Time: 1 PM EST
Location: Gaston Hall

More information can be found here.

The Office of Student Affairs
Email: medstudentaffairs@georgetown.edu