Life at GW

Located in downtown Washington, D.C., with access to its own Metro station, our Foggy Bottom Campus is at the center of the action. Foggy Bottom covers 42 acres in the center of city and is just blocks away from the White House, State Department and World Bank, among others. It is where the majority of your classes will be held and puts you just blocks away from internship opportunities, entertainment, national monuments, museums and restaurants.

Our 26-acre Mount Vernon Campus is a short shuttle ride away from the hustle and bustle of Foggy Bottom. Located in the enchanting Foxhall neighborhood of Northwest Washington, Mount Vernon provides more of a traditional college campus than its downtown counterpart. With six residence halls, athletic facilities, study spaces and academic programs, “the Vern” offers a tight-knit and supportive community for incoming first-year students.

While D.C. has a lot going for it, we don’t just rely on the city for culture and community; we have our own. Colonials are involved in more than 400 student organizations for every interest under the sun: from Greek life and civic engagement to cultural organizations and social clubs — you name it, you’ll find it. And if not, you can start your own.

Not a varsity athlete? You’ll still have plenty of opportunities to get in the game. We offer more than 50 club and intramural sports, from the field to the court and even on the Potomac River. Give anything from ice hockey and rugby to ping-pong a try.