Compliance Contacts and Stakeholders

In addition to the Office of Compliance and Ethics, many other offices and individuals play important roles in the Institutional Compliance and Ethics Program.  The following offices work closely with OCE on various compliance-related matters.  (At the bottom of the page is a list of the primary compliance areas in which the University has obligations–contact OCE for information about the Compliance Stakeholders for each area):

Office of Internal Audit Services
Georgetown University
2121 Wisconsin Ave, N.W.
Washington, DC 20007
(202) 687-2589


Office of the Vice President and University Counsel
202 Healy Hall
Georgetown University
37th and O Sts., N.W.
Washington, DC 20057
(202) 687-6457


Georgetown University Human Resources
37th and O Sts., N.W.
Ground Floor – Healy Hall
Washington, DC 20057
(202) 687-2500


Office of Institutional Diversity, Equity, and Affirmative Action
M-36 Darnall Hall
Georgetown University
37th and O Sts., N.W.
Washington, DC 20057
(202) 687-4798


Division of Financial Affairs
Georgetown University
2121 Wisconsin Avenue, N.W.
Suite 400
Washington, DC 20007
(202) 687-7330


Department of Athletics Compliance Office
Georgetown University
McDonough Gym
Box 571121
Washington, DC  20057
(202) 687-6573

Compliance Areas (Non-Research)

  • Accommodations (Students & Employee; Physical & Tech. Accessibility)
  • Admissions
  • Advancement
  • Alumni Association
  • Animal Care and Use
  • Athletics
  • Benefits
  • Clinical Trials
  • Conflicts of Interest
  • Copyright and Fair Use
  • Environmental Health and Safety/Hazardous Materials
  • Export Controls/OFAC Sanctions/Responsible Conduct of Research
  • Facilities/Infrastructure
  • Financial and Accounting Systems
  • GU Police Department (Clery, etc.)
  • Globalization/Office of Global Services
  • Human Resources
  • Human Subjects/IRBs
  • IDEAA-Bias
  • Information Security
  • Political Activity/Lobbying
  • Protection of Minors
  • Purchasing and Contracts
  • Research Financial Administration
  • Risk Management
  • Student Financial Services
  • Student Health
  • Student Academic Records/Registrar
  • Tax
  • Title IX/Sexual Assault
  • Veterans/Military

Compliance Areas (Research)

  • Animal Care and Use
  • Clinical Trials
  • Conflicts of Interest*
  • Environmental Health & Safety/Hazardous Materials*
  • Export Controls/OFAC Sanctions/RCR*
  • Human Subjects/IRBs
  • Research Financial Administration
  • Research Misconduct
  • Technology Commercialization

(* These categories also include non-research requirements)


Code of Ethical Conduct

Georgetown University Compliance Helpline

Jack the Bulldog in a Georgetown striped shirt
The Georgetown University Compliance Helpline is a safe, and anonymous if desired, way to report problems or raise questions or concerns. To access the Helpline, click on Jack or call 888-239-9181