Plan Your Visit
At Georgetown University, the safety, health, and security of our community and visitors are top priorities. The Office of Public Safety provides extensive resources to ensure that prospective undergraduate students and guests planning a visit to our DC Campuses have a secure and well-informed experience.
Visitors are encouraged to utilize these tools during their time on campus:
- Emergency Contacts: Save these numbers before your visit. Call Georgetown University Police Department (GUPD) at (202) 687-4343 (Hilltop) or 202-662-9325 (Capitol Campus), or contact 911 if you are experiencing an emergency.
- The LiveSafe Mobile App: A personal security system connecting users directly with the GUPD. Visitors can use it to report suspicious activity, access emergency guides, or use “SafeWalk” to share their location with friends in real-time. Learn more and download the LiveSafe App .
- HOYAlert: Georgetown’s mass notification system used to broadcast immediate email and text alerts in the event of an active emergency or critical incident on campus. Guests visiting the university can now sign up to receive HOYAlerts via text, in case of an emergency on the Hilltop or Capitol campuses. Text Hoyas1789 to 77295 to opt in. The opt-in will automatically expire after three days, at which time you may resubscribe. Visitors can also stay informed by following @HOYAlert on X (Twitter) .
- AlertDC: The official District of Columbia communications system. Visitors can sign up to receive localized emergency alerts, traffic notifications, and public safety updates directly from DC officials during their stay in Washington, D.C. Sign up via the AlertDC Portal .
- Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs) & Bleeding Control Kits: AEDs and emergency bleeding control kits are co-located in public cabinets across the Hilltop and Capitol Campuses. Their locations can be viewed on the interactive Georgetown Campus Map under the “Health and Safety” tab, and more details are available on the AED Program website .
Guidance on Use of Security Cameras
Georgetown University Police Department is committed to fostering a safe and secure campus environment for all students, faculty, staff and visitors. This includes the use of security cameras, which strengthen situational awareness and emergency response capabilities. GUPD ensures proper installation, operation and use of security cameras, including appropriate and legal compliance regarding issues of privacy, retention, release and use of recorded images. Read more on our use of security cameras here.