Freshmen may be hesitant to go directly to the instructor for academic help. However, one of the best resources for assistance is the class instructor. Instructors have specified office hours, and they are there to answer students' questions. Georgetown instructors are committed to helping students be successful. Encourage your freshman student to seek an instructor's help when needed.
Students have to be their own best public relations person.
And demonstrating to the instructor that they care enough about the course to ask for help indicates to the instructor that the student is serious about being academically successful in the class. Many questions about what courses to take are addressed at the Early Registration Workshops in June and July. Plan to attend the workshops with your son or daughter. Both dorms are located directly in front of the main campus. Also, GC has 13 other dorms that house from 40 to 80 students each.