At a Glance

• Founded in 1799; sponsored by the Sisters of the Visitation.
• Enrolls approximately 450 young women in grades 9-12 who live in the District of Columbia and suburban Maryland and Virginia.
• The campus is located on over 20 wooded acres in the heart of Georgetown.
• While many of our students are Roman Catholic, the school welcomes students from all backgrounds and religions.
• A low student-faculty ratio of 13:1 ensures that each student is challenged, nurtured and guided to achieve her highest potential.
• Students may choose from among many advanced placement courses and a variety of honors courses as well as independent study options, including study at neighboring Georgetown University.
• With four state-of-the-art computer labs, an LCD projector in every classroom and individualized web portals for every student, Visitation is a leader in teaching with technology.
• 100% of our graduates attend college; college counselors with a broad network of connections with college admissions directors guide students and their parents through the college selection process.
• Approximately 25% of the student body receives some financial aid; currently the school awards over $1,000,000 in aid annually.
• School colors are gold and white-students are known collectively as the cubs. Mascots are the gold tiger cub and the white bear cub. Entering freshmen are assigned to either the gold or white team; Bi-annual Gold/White weeks, a cherished tradition, encourage school spirit and promote a healthy rivalry between teams.
• Founders Hall, the main academic building, dates to 1873. It was completely reconstructed, inside its original brick walls, after a devastating fire in 1993. St. Bernardlibrary and St. Joseph Hall were renovated in 2003 & 2004.
• The Fisher Athletic Center and the Nolan Performing Arts Center, both state of the art facilities, were dedicated in 1998.
• Visitation fields teams in lacrosse, field hockey, soccer, volleyball, crew, softball, basketball, track, cross country, swimming, diving and tennis. Facilities include several tennis courts and two playing fields; crew practice is on the nearby Potomac.
• Our students are required to give eighty hours of community service prior to graduation; many give far more.
• Leadership opportunities abound in a broad co-curricular program offering something for everyone from gold-medal winning publications to award winning singing groups to theater arts to over twenty-five clubs and activities.