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George Washington University residence halls

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The George Washington University
EstablishedFebruary 9, 1821
Location
CampusUrbanFoggy Bottom; SuburbanMount Vernon; RuralAshburn
Websitewww.gwu.edu

The George Washington University is one of the largest United States private universities in terms of enrollment. Almost 10,000 undergraduates attend George Washington. GW has residence halls on two of its three campuses. The Foggy Bottom campus is the university's main campus, where most of the residence halls can be found, in an urban setting. Also in Washington's Foxhall neighborhood is the Mount Vernon campus, formerly the Mount Vernon College for Women. The Mount Vernon campus provides a more suburban residential setting.

Foggy Bottom

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There are over 26 residences at the Foggy Bottom campus. Residences come in residence halls, or dormitories, and townhouses. Some residence halls were originally constructed as hotels and apartment buildings. The current residences on the Foggy Bottom campus vary in age; some residences were built in the 1920s and the newest, District House at 2121 H Street, opened in August 2016. Hattie M. Strong Hall is a women's only residence found on 21st Street, between G and H Streets. I (Eye) Street residences such as Munson and JBKO are very close to the Foggy Bottom–GWU Washington Metro station, which is also right next to George Washington University Hospital.

The following is a list of residence halls found on the Foggy Bottom campus:

Name Year built Capacity Street Class Image Notes
Potomac 2006 384 F Freshman Potomac House houses Freshman men and women in doubles. Rooms have a jack and Jill bathroom. There is a communal kitchen in the basement. [1]
District House 2016 878 H Upperclassmen (except Affinities) District House houses upperclassmen in doubles and 2 bedroom quads. These rooms have in room kitchens and bathrooms. District House includes Freshman affinities for various programs. Affinities include a common space and kitchen.
Madison 1926 192 22nd Freshman Madison Hall houses Freshman men and women in doubles and quads. Rooms include a Jack and Jill bathroom and a kitchen on every floor. Madison is a National Landmark. [1]
Thurston 1929 779 F Freshman Largest freshman residence hall. Thurston Hall houses Freshman men and women in doubles and some singles with Communal Bathrooms. Odd numbered floors have communal kitchens. Completely Renovated in 2022 and features a dining hall in the basement. [1]
Lafayette 1926 126 I Freshman Lafayette Houses Freshman men and women in doubles and Quads. Rooms feature jack and Jill bathrooms and a communal kitchen in the basement. Completely renovated in 2011.[1]
2109 F Street 1935 47 F Sophomore Completely renovated in 2016. Formerly all-female residence hall until 2019–2020 academic year. One of 2 residence halls without an elevator. Rooms feature an in room bathroom and kitchen.
Mitchell 1929 350 19th Half Freshman, Half Upperclassmen Singles with Communal Bathrooms. Chick Fil A at street level. Kitchens on every floor.
Munson 1937 190 I Sophomore Munson is a National landmark. It houses Sophomores in double and triple studios. Rooms have in room bathrooms and kitchens
Jacqueline Bouvier Kennedy Onassis (JBKO) 1936 263 I Sophomore JBKO houses Sophomores in double and triple studios. Rooms have in room bathrooms and kitchens
Building JJ 1920 32 F Freshman Building JJ features double and six person rooms throughout three floors. Rooms have in room bathrooms and kitchens
Fulbright 1939 231 H Sophomore Fulbright is a National landmark. It houses Sophomores in triple studios. Rooms have in room bathrooms and kitchens
Francis Scott Key 1940 163 20th Sophomore FSK houses Sophomores in double and triple studios. Rooms have in room bathrooms.
Guthridge 1926 297 F Freshman Guthridge houses Freshman in double, triple, quadruple, and quintuple rooms. Rooms have in room bathrooms and communal kitchens on floors 2 and 6.
South Hall 2009 450 F Juniors and Seniors South Hall features four and five bedroom suites for junior and senior students. Rooms have a living room, full kitchen, 2 bathrooms, and in unit laundry.
Amsterdam Hall 1997 434 H Upperclassmen Formerly known as New Hall. Houses Upperclassmen in 2 bedroom, 4 person rooms. Rooms have a living room, full kitchen, and 2 bathrooms.
Strong 1936 109 21st All Grades (Women Only) Women only Sorority housing featuring doubles and singles. Doubles have jack and jIll bathrooms, singles have a communal bathroom. Communal kitchens on the first floor and lounges in the basement and the roof. National Register of Historic Places
1959 E Street 2002 459 E Junior and Senior Starbucks, Subway, and SecreTea at street level. Four and Five Person Rooms with Three and Four Bedrooms. Rooms have 2 Bathrooms, a living room, a full kitchen, and in unit laundry.
Shenkman Hall 2004 722 23rd Upperclassmen Basement level features a Dining Hall. Formerly known as Ivory Tower. Four person, two bedroom suites. Rooms have a living rooms, 2 bathrooms, and a full kitchen.
The Dakota 1989 172 F Upperclassmen Three and four person suites with two and three bedrooms. Rooms have a living room, 2 bathrooms, a full kitchen, and in unit laundry.
International House 1966 140 Virginia Avenue Upperclassmen Ihouse features double studio rooms. This is the only building with the possibility of a balcony in a students room (approx. half of all rooms). Rooms have in room bathrooms and kitchens.
Townhouse Row 2002 30 Per House (240 total) 23rd Townhouses B-H: All (Greek Life)

Townhouse A: Freshman

Townhouses B-H are Greek Life housing. Townhouse A is a freshman dorm. All of the above feature doubles. Rooms have jack and jill bathrooms and a living room/lounge and full kitchen on the first floor
Small Townhouses Varies 6-12 per building Varies All (Greek Life/Program Specific) Various Small Townhouses across campus are used for Greek Life and other programs. These Include 605 21st St, 2121 F St, 2123 F St, 522 22nd St, 2206 F St, 2208 F St, 603 22nd St, 605 22nd St, 607 22nd St, 611 22nd St. 522 22nd St is the Casa Cisneros Program and 611 22nd St is the George Washington Williams House for African Americans. These are historic townhouses and are oriented in various ways depending on original design. All include a living room and full kitchen on the main floor.

Mount Vernon

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The following is a list of residence halls found on the Mount Vernon campus:

Name Year Built Capacity Class Image Notes
Merriweather Hall 1960 48 Freshman Merriweather houses residents in doubles. [1] Rooms have jack and jill bathrooms and a communal kitchen in the basement.
Hensley Hall 1945 37 Freshman Hensley houses 39 men and women in doubles.[1] Rooms have jack and jll bathrooms and a communal kitchen in the basement.
Clark Hall 1945 23 Freshman Clark Hall houses freshman in doubles.[1] rooms have jack and jill bathrooms and a communal kitchen in the basement.
Somers Hall 1945 (renovated 2002) 249 Freshman Somers was fully renovated in 2002. It houses 246 men and women in doubles.[1] Rooms have jack and Jill bathrooms and a communal kitchen in the basement.
Cole Hall 1945 45 Freshman Cole Hall houses freshman in doubles.[1] Rooms have jack and jill bathrooms and communal kitchen in the basement.
West Hall 2010 283 Mostly Freshman, Some Upperclassmen Rendering, UNDER CONSTRUCTION houses men and women in singles or three and four bedroom quads. Rooms have a living room, in room bathroom, and small food prep area with a fridge. Kitchens are on every floor. Features a dining hall and mail services in the basement. The black box theater is in the 2nd basement.

References

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  1. ^ a b c d e f g h i "First-Year Residence Halls – GW Housing – Division of Student Affairs – The George Washington University". gwu.edu.
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