The Programming Branch focuses on creating meaningful events and supporting student groups that foster connection, leadership, and belonging across all graduate programs. Our work ensures graduate students have spaces to engage, collaborate, and build community beyond the classroom.
What We Do
We plan and support a wide range of programs—from signature campus-wide events to student-led initiatives namely the Halloween Party & Graduate Gala—so graduate students can connect with peers, alumni, and university leaders. Through events and student organizations, we promote collaboration, professional development, cultural exchange, and social engagement that enrich the graduate experience.
Why It Matters
Graduate school can feel isolating without strong community and shared experiences. Programming creates opportunities for connection, leadership, and visibility across diverse graduate populations. When students are engaged and supported through events and organizations, they feel a stronger sense of belonging, develop transferable skills, and build networks that last well beyond Georgetown.
How We Support You
Events Committee – Plans and executes campus-wide and targeted programming, including social events that bring graduate students together and strengthen community across schools and programs. The flagship events include Halloween Party & The Graduate Gala.
Student Groups Committee – Supports graduate student organizations through recognition, guidance, funding coordination, and resources, ensuring student-led groups can thrive and represent diverse interests, identities, and academic disciplines.
To Start an official Club, e-mail: gradgov.groups@georgetown.edu
Events Committee
Creating memories and networking opportunities to enrich the graduate student experience.
The Events Committee is responsible for organizing general student oriented events here at Georgetown. These events are exclusive to our graduate students and take place all throughout the academic year and feature a variety of activities, vendors, prizes, and networking opportunities. Some upcoming events to look out for are GradGov’s annual BBQ, Halloween Party, and Cherry Blossom Picnic.
Please see our Past and Upcoming Events pages to learn more about the great student activities the Events Committee has been working on.
For more information, please contact our Directors:
Connecting you to all of Georgetown’s organizations and campus events.
The Groups Committee is responsible for maintaining Georgetown Campus Groups network, an online space for students to stay up-to-date with all things happening at Georgetown. Campus organizations and schools use Campus Groups to promote their events and allow students to reserve their spots. Our committee helps students to navigate this space, keep the network organized, and add new groups to the network.
If you need help using campus groups or adding your organization to the network, please contact our Directors:
Engaging online graduate students with unique opportunities, off-campus events, and academic support.
The Online Students & Technology Committee is responsible for providing unique opportunities for students near and far to be involved in the larger Georgetown student experience. This includes integrating online students into in-person campus happenings and host online-exclusive events. Our team’s greater aim is to connect with our online student and connect them with one another, building our off-campus student community, while understanding and advocating for the unique needs of these students.
For more information, please contact our Director:
