"Be who you are and be that well." The wise words of Visitation Order co-founder St. Francis de Sales form the heart of a Georgetown Visitation education. The high school years are a time of discovery, not just of knowledge and skills, but also of yourself and your potential.

We provide the spiritual grounding, challenging academics, plentiful opportunities, and supportive and joyous community that enable our students to cultivate their God-given gifts. And they do—with confidence, with enthusiasm, and, as with everything here, with friends.

We invite you to discover Georgetown Visitation and see how we help each girl to be who she is and be that well.

Graduate Profile

A Georgetown Visitation graduate enthusiastically lives St. Francis de Sales’ exhortation to “Be who you are and be that well, to give honor to the Master Craftsman whose handiwork you are.” 

She is a woman of faith. 

• She demonstrates strong character and deep faith, enriched by Catholic theology and inspired by the Salesian tradition of the Sisters of the Visitation.
• She values and cultivates authentic relationships with God, self, family, and friends. 
• Empowered by her belief in God, she embraces the world beyond Visitation; she “Lives Jesus” and embodies the Salesian virtues as she acts for peace and social justice.

She is a woman of vision. 

• She is intellectually curious, perseveres, believes in her potential, and commits to growth and excellence throughout her life.
• She thinks independently, critically, and creatively; she confronts ambiguity confidently.
• She balances innovation and tradition, embracing and drawing from a broad understanding of the liberal arts and sciences. 
• She listens to others’ perspectives, communicates effectively, and collaborates to solve problems. 

She is a woman of purpose.

• She exemplifies moral integrity, personal responsibility, and a commitment to sharing her talents for the betterment of society.
• She models service, empathy, and humanity in her leadership.
• She honors the dignity and sacredness of every individual, appreciating cultures, religions, and economic and ethnic backgrounds different from her own.

A Georgetown Visitation woman possesses knowledge and skills for a lifetime of inquiry and excellence. She cultivates the little virtues espoused by St. Jane de Chantal and St. Francis de Sales, which will animate her unique God-given gifts and enrich our world.