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The rules at Georgetown
| Question | What is published | Source |
|---|---|---|
| School NIL policy | Georgetown Athletics' NIL page (The Blueprint) posts an undated "University NIL Policy". It says Georgetown supports athletes receiving NIL pay "from sources outside the University", lists permitted activities (ads, owning a business, appearances, camps and clinics, lessons, sponsored posts, autographs), bars NIL activity during class or organized team activities, says Georgetown "is not responsible for providing or procuring NIL opportunities" and will not alter athletics aid because of NIL activity, and says failure to comply "may result in student-athlete discipline, up to and including dismissal from their team and a revocation of athletics aid". The same page and four PDFs posted 2021-07-06 carry the NCAA's July 2021 interim NIL materials | Georgetown Athletics, The Blueprint (NIL) page and University NIL Policy (undated) |
| How deals are disclosed | Georgetown's policy: athletes "must disclose any potential NIL activity to the University at least 10 days prior to engaging in the opportunity", through the INFLCR platform, with a description of the activity, the parties involved, the value and nature of any compensation and a written copy of the proposal; if the University finds a conflict it says so in writing and a revised proposal goes through the same review. NCAA: third-party deals of $600 or more are reported to NIL Go within five business days (Bylaws 22.2.2, 22.2.2.2). D.C. law: the athlete gives the office the school designates a copy of any NIL agreement worth more than $300 before the earlier of being paid or doing the activity (D.C. Code § 38-1631.06) | Georgetown Athletics, University NIL Policy; NCAA Division I Manual 2026-27; /nil/college/district-of-columbia |
| Banned categories | Georgetown's policy bars NIL activities "that could harm the University's reputation or would be inconsistent with Georgetown's Catholic and Jesuit identity, including, but not limited to, the promotion of products or services associated with gambling, firearms, adult entertainment, tobacco, and banned substances". An athlete may appeal that determination in writing through athleticscompliance@georgetown.edu "7 days following such notification", and the University's Office of Public Affairs considers appeals. D.C. law separately bars NIL agreements or pay contingent on illegal activity or on endorsing alcohol, tobacco or electronic smoking devices, controlled substances or marijuana, anabolic steroids, performance enhancing substances the athletic association prohibits, sports betting, gambling, firearms or adult entertainment (D.C. Code § 38-1631.04(g)) | Georgetown Athletics, University NIL Policy; /nil/college/district-of-columbia |
| School marks and group licensing | Georgetown's policy says athletes "may not use the University name, trademarks, service marks, logos, symbols, or any other intellectual property, whether registered or not, without express written approval from the University", including University-issued team apparel and equipment, and may not use campus facilities for NIL without prior written approval. Group licensing: Georgetown Athletics' 2023-05-23 release says Hoyas Rising "reached an agreement with Georgetown University for exclusive group licensing rights", and a 2024-01-12 release says merchandise on the Georgetown NIL Store (Campus Ink, with Hoyas Rising) is "officially licensed by Georgetown University". Whether these arrangements continue was not confirmed | Georgetown Athletics, University NIL Policy, Hoyas Rising launch (2023-05-23) and Georgetown NIL Store (2024-01-12) |
| Revenue sharing | The College Sports Commission lists Georgetown University (Big East Conference) as participating in 2026-27 and puts the cap at "approximately $21.58 million per school" (read 2026-10-22). Not published by Georgetown: no Georgetown statement on revenue sharing was found. D.C. law no longer bars schools from paying athletes for NIL (former § 38-1631.05(e), repealed effective 2026-02-03) | College Sports Commission; /nil/college/district-of-columbia |
| Collective or NIL group | Hoyas Rising, a Delaware non-stock corporation, launched on 2023-05-23 as "an NIL collaborative" for Georgetown athletes, per Georgetown Athletics. Georgetown Athletics' 2025-11-17 awards release honored Tim Brosnan and Marc Sulam "for their work with Georgetown's collective, Hoyas Rising". A BIG EAST release dated 2026-08-10 says Brosnan, named BIG EAST commissioner, served "from 2021-25" as chief executive of Hoyas Rising, "a private company which served as the external name, image, and likeness arm for Georgetown Athletics". On 2026-10-22 hoyasrising.com returned a certificate error and, past it, redirected to Georgetown's 2023 launch release; its current status was not confirmed from a primary source | Georgetown Athletics, Hoyas Rising launch (2023-05-23) and 2024-25 award winners (2025-11-17); BIG EAST Conference, Brosnan release (2026-08-10) |
| Agents and representation | Georgetown's policy says athletes "may use outside advisors" for NIL and that "the D.C. Uniform Athlete Agents Act of 2002 requires that any agent who is authorized to negotiate or solicit endorsement contracts on a student-athlete's behalf must be a registered agent with the D.C. Department of Consumer and Regulatory Affairs". Current D.C. law: an NIL agent registers in the District as an athlete agent before acting (registration now runs through the Department of Licensing and Consumer Protection), the fee must be consistent with industry custom, and schools may help athletes select, arrange for or pay an NIL agent (D.C. Code §§ 47-2889.02, 38-1631.05(a)) | Georgetown Athletics, University NIL Policy; /nil/college/district-of-columbia |
| Compliance contact | Georgetown University Athletics, Office of Compliance, McDonough Arena, Washington, DC 20057; (202) 687-8262 (Compliance page). The NIL policy gives athleticscompliance@georgetown.edu for questions about the policy | Georgetown Athletics, Compliance and University NIL Policy |
| State law | The District of Columbia's Uniform College Athlete Name, Image, or Likeness Act (D.C. Code §§ 38-1631.01 to .11) requires disclosure of NIL agreements over $300, lists banned categories, requires schools to offer financial literacy programming and, since 2026-02-03, no longer bars school NIL pay; in force | /nil/college/district-of-columbia |
What is specific to Georgetown
Georgetown ties its NIL limits to its religious identity: its University NIL Policy bars NIL activity that could harm the University's reputation "or would be inconsistent with Georgetown's Catholic and Jesuit identity", sends appeals of those decisions to the University's Office of Public Affairs, and asks for disclosure at least 10 days before any NIL activity, where D.C. law asks for a copy before pay or performance and NCAA rules count five business days from signing. The program itself was built around education: The Blueprint, announced on 2021-10-04, paired INFLCR and Athliance with Georgetown's Sports Industry Management program and set four modules (NIL introduction and overview, the NIL reporting process, media training and brand management, and tax reporting and financial literacy). In 2022 Georgetown added the Hoya Blueprint Exchange for business opportunities and an advisory partnership with Altius Sports Partners. Its outside NIL group, Hoyas Rising, was set up in 2023 with exclusive group licensing rights as well as fan membership programs, and the BIG EAST named its chief executive through 2025 as conference commissioner from 2026-09-01. Georgetown's compliance page lists Patriot League rules alongside BIG EAST and NCAA rules.
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Questions about NIL at Georgetown
Does Georgetown pay its athletes?
Georgetown is on the College Sports Commission's list of revenue-sharing schools for 2026-27, and the Commission puts the cap at about $21.58 million per school. Georgetown has published no statement or breakdown of its own. D.C. law has not barred schools from paying athletes for NIL since 2026-02-03.
What NIL collective works with Georgetown?
Hoyas Rising, launched in 2023 as an NIL collaborative with exclusive group licensing rights from Georgetown. Georgetown Athletics called it "Georgetown's collective" in a November 2025 awards release, and a BIG EAST release from 2026-08-10 describes it as having served as the external NIL arm of Georgetown Athletics. Its own website did not load on 2026-10-22, and its current status was not confirmed from a primary source.
How do Georgetown athletes report NIL deals?
Three rules apply. Georgetown's NIL policy says athletes must disclose any potential NIL activity to the University through INFLCR at least 10 days before engaging in it. NCAA rules have third-party deals of $600 or more reported to NIL Go within five business days. D.C. law has the athlete give the school's designated office a copy of any NIL agreement worth more than $300 before being paid or doing the work, whichever comes first.
Does Georgetown have an NIL policy?
Yes. Georgetown Athletics' NIL page (The Blueprint) posts an undated University NIL Policy covering permitted activities, limits tied to Georgetown's reputation and its Catholic and Jesuit identity, disclosure 10 days ahead through INFLCR, use of University marks and facilities, and discipline for violations. The same page also carries the NCAA's July 2021 interim NIL documents.
Can Georgetown athletes use Georgetown logos in NIL deals?
Not without express written approval from the University, according to its NIL policy, and that includes University-issued team apparel and equipment. In 2023 Georgetown gave Hoyas Rising exclusive group licensing rights, and a 2024 Georgetown release says merchandise on its NIL store is officially licensed by Georgetown.
Does an NIL agent need to register to represent a Georgetown athlete?
Under D.C. Code § 47-2889.02, an NIL agent registers in the District as an athlete agent before acting, and the fee must be consistent with industry custom. Georgetown's NIL policy also says agents who negotiate or solicit endorsement contracts for an athlete must be registered in the District, citing the older agency name.
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