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:

Hilltop 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. 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 .