Environment & Sustainability Pre-Orientation
The BS in Environment & Sustainability Pre-Orientation Program gives incoming students the cost-free opportunity to arrive on campus early, connect with classmates, explore Georgetown’s Hilltop and Capitol Campuses and Washington, DC, and get a firsthand look at the environmental issues and opportunities that make this region unique.
Start building your BS-ES community in a close-knit group before New Student Orientation begins!
Designed specifically for BS-ES students, this program combines community-building, outdoor exploration, and introductions to the amazing community that will shape your Georgetown experience.
Dates: August 16–20, 2026
Cost: Free
Open to: Incoming BS in Environment & Sustainability first years
Signup Deadline: June 26, 2026. Sign up today!
Why Participate?
Starting college is exciting, but it can also feel overwhelming. A Pre-Orientation experience gives you the chance to start New Student Orientation already knowing faces, places, and resources. You’ll get to know your future friends and begin building connections before the larger Georgetown community arrives for New Student Orientation. Activities can include:
- Connect with fellow BS-ES students in a small-group setting
- Explore both Georgetown’s Hilltop and Capitol Campuses
- Get to know your faculty
- Experience environmental and sustainability issues beyond the classroom
- Become more familiar with Washington, DC and the region
What to Expect
Each day will combine community-building activities, opportunities to explore our campuses and Washington, DC, and experiences that reflect the environmental nature of the BS-ES program.
Welcome to Georgetown
Move in to your dorm early, meet your fellow BS-ES students, and kick off the week with a welcome dinner and activities designed to help you start building your Georgetown community from day one.
Capitol Campus and Washington, DC
Explore Georgetown’s Capitol Campus, discover DC neighborhoods, sample local favorites, and experience firsthand how the nation’s capital serves as a hub for environmental policy, sustainability, and global action.
Getting Outdoors in and Beyond the City
Step off campus and into the field. Explore the parks, rivers, gardens, and natural areas that make the DC region unique while learning about the environmental opportunities and challenges shaping our communities.
The Earth Commons Experience
Get to know the people who will shape your BS-ES experience—from Dean Pete Marra and Earth Commons faculty to researchers, and staff. Learn about the opportunities ahead and start building connections that will support you throughout your time at Georgetown.
Highlights*
- DC walking tour
- Gardening at our campus urban farm
- Kayaking and canoeing
- Visits to area nature preserves, like Jug Bay Wetlands Sanctuary
- Museum visits and sightseeing across DC
- Team challenges and group games
- Meet-the-professor sessions
*Highlights subject to change in final itinerary
More programming to be announced soon!
Sign up today
Signups from BS-ES students are due by June 26, 2026. Space is limited to ensure a close-knit experience for participants.