John Quincy Adams House
2129 I St., NW
Washington, DC 20052
PHONE (202) 994-2552
FAX (202) 994-1422
EMAIL gwhouse@gwu.edu
Summer & Conference Housing
(202) 994-6883
INDIVIDUAL SUMMER HOUSING/INTERN HOUSING AT GW
We are pleased that you are interested in Summer housing on our campus. The George Washington University has been providing Summer accommodations for interns for over 35 years, offering both a convenient location for exploring and enjoying WashingtonD.C., and easy access to your place of work.
We are located in the heart of the Nation's Capital, and are a quick walk or Metro ride (blue and orange lines) from all major monuments, museums, and historical attractions that make WashingtonD.C. a unique place to study, work, and visit!
Summer housing is only available to individuals who will be at least 18 years of age prior to their scheduled check-in date. Individuals who are either under the age of 18 at the time of initial application or wanting to pay by credit card from an international account (other than Canada), must complete a paper application and have a parent/guardian sign the Summer Housing License Agreement on their behalf. Please click here to access the paper application. Once complete, please fax or mail page one of your paper application to GW Housing Programs, Summer & Conference Housing for processing.
After reviewing the information below, please do not hesitate to contact GW Housing Programs, Summer & Conference Housing either by e-mail at: sumhouse@gwu.edu or by phone at: (202) 994-6883 during regular business hours of 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM, Monday through Friday and 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM daily during the months of June, July, and August.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Eligibility
Dates, Rates and Buildings
Services Provided
Reservation and Cancellation Information
Application
Pre-Arrival E-Guide and Arrival Procedures
Additional Info, Rules and Regulations
ELIGIBILITY
Summer housing is available to individuals participating in a structured internship in Washington, D.C. for the Summer months. GW reserves the right to confirm your eligibility for Summer housing.
DATES, RATES and BUILDINGS
Dates of Stay
For Summer residents who are not enrolled in Summer school courses at The George Washington University, Summer housing is available beginning May 25, 2008 and ending August 9, 2008. There is a minimum 5-week stay required. Space is at a premium, and rooms are assigned on a first come-first served basis. Unfortunately, due to the University’s academic calendar, there is no opportunity to honor Summer housing requests for individual guests before or after these dates.
Rates and Buildings
All rates identify specific room types and are per week per person. Room types specify general amenities and the number of beds in each room. Rates listed do not include the 14.5% District of Columbia short term housing tax (see 7. Additional Info, Rules and Regulations). A $150 non-refundable administrative fee will be added to the total cost of housing to cover additional services.
The GeorgeWashingtonUniversity offers many different types of residence halls to Summer residents. All buildings on campus are air-conditioned and most rooms have private bathrooms. There are three different building types available in residence halls at The George Washington University:
Building Group 1 rooms provide the feel of traditional dorm style living, most with common floor bathrooms. The halls in this category are: Mitchell Hall, Strong Hall (Female Only), and 2034 G Street.
Building Group 2 rooms are set up studio style as one large living space and have a private bathroom and a kitchen. The halls in this category are: Guthridge, FSK, Schenley, 2109 F Street, International House, West End and Building JJ.
Building Group 3rooms are either set up studio style or offer bedrooms which are separate from the living/kitchen space. The halls in this category are: JBKO, Munson, New Hall, City Hall, Ivory Tower, The Dakota, and 1959 E Street.
Hall access cards are distributed to each Summer resident upon check-in. The electronic access device provides access to the front entrance, elevators, and stairwells of the residence hall in which the resident is housed. Residents must carry university-issued access cards and proof of identity, at all times, and present them when requested. Additionally, visitors must also show proof of identity and be escorted by residents while in the building.
Telephone and Internet Capability
All residence halls have local telephone service in each room and apartment. We recommend that residents bring their own analog telephones. Long distance service is not available through the University, but long distance calls may be placed by charging the call to a long distance credit card from a commercial long distance service, by calling collect or by charging calls to a third party. Residents will not be able to charge a long distance call to a GW telephone.
Summer Residents will also have access to services supported by Student Technology Services (STS), provided the resident’s computer meets minimum hardware requirements, including an installed 10/100 Base T Ethernet card. STS provides:
ResNet: high-speed broadband Internet access that is always on, providing connection speeds up to 100 Mb per second (over 1,000 times faster than a modem dial-up connection). ResNet does not require dialing up via a phone line. ResNet users are responsible for keeping their computer fully patched and protected. Users should enable Automatic Windows Updates and run/update an anti-virus program. Users with unprotected or infected computers may be removed from the network.
STS hotline with knowledgeable technicians available to answer questions and offer assistance with your connection, Monday - Friday, 9:00 AM- 7:00 PM.
For-fee hardware support.
Please visit the STS Web site at: http://gwired.gwu.edu/sts for more information.
Laundry Facilities
Each hall has coin-operated washers and dryers located in either a central area within the residence hall or within the unit itself. Machines accept quarters (residence halls do not have change machines).Summer residents are responsible for bringing their own sheets, towels, blankets, and pillows.
Recreational Facilities
The Charles E. Smith Center offers many facilities for use during the summer, including courts for basketball, volleyball, and badminton; a jogging track; a swimming pool; weight rooms; racquetball and squash courts; a sauna and lockers. The charge to use these facilities during the Summer months is included in your administrative fee. Please contact the SmithCenter office at 202-994-8584 for hours of operation.
Mail and Package Services
Mail is delivered to each residence hall by the Office of Mail and Package Services, located at: 2025 F. Street, NW, Washington, DC20052. Mailbox keys or combinations will be distributed to each resident upon check-in. A $10 replacement fee will be assessed for lost mailbox keys. Mail and Package Services will sign for UPS/Federal Express packages, and will notify residents for pick up. Packages are not delivered directly to the residence hall, but are made available at the central pick-up center, located in the same building as the Office of Mail and Package Services. Residents in multiple occupancy rooms share one mailbox per room. Residents are asked to leave forwarding addresses at the end of the Summer. Please visit Mail and Package Services' Web site at: http://www.gwu.edu/~ais/Mail.htm for more information.
Health & Safety Inspections
The GeorgeWashingtonUniversity will conduct periodic Health & Safety Inspections in all residence hall rooms during the Summer 2008 season. The inspection will involve examining the integrity of electrical plugs, the removal of prohibited electrical devices and appliances and other prohibited items, a visual inspection of sprinkler heads, smoke detectors, and other life safety systems, and a general assessment of storage and cleanliness of the room.
There are a number of items that are prohibited in the residence halls: Hot plates, coffee makers, George Foreman grills, sandwich makers and the like are strictly prohibited in residence halls without private kitchens in the unit. Although the University will not provide them, it is permissible to bring the appliances mentioned above into residence halls with private kitchens.
Candles, incense, lanterns, oil lamps, flammable liquids for cleaning, heating or any other purpose, burners (objects with open flames), halogen lamps of any shape or style and any other potentially dangerous materials are strictly prohibited in all residence hall locations. While this is not an exhaustive list, it is intended to be representative of the prohibited items.
Prohibited items will be confiscated immediately and disposed of without reimbursement. The University Police Department (UPD) will be contacted for items found that pose a substantial threat to person or property (drugs, weapons, explosives, etc.) and a thorough administrative search will then be conducted.
Costs associated with housekeeping necessary to clean excessively dirty/unsanitary rooms and to repair intentional damage to University property will be billed directly to Summer guests. Additionally, all University residence halls are designated non-smoking areas and evidence of smoking in Summer guest rooms will be reported.
Disciplinary action may be taken for any health & safety violations by GWU academic-year students. Administrative action including eviction may be taken for any health & safety violations by any Summer guest. Please visit the Office of Risk Management Web site at: http://www.gwu.edu/%7Eriskmgnt/hsinspections.cfm for more information.
Maintenance and Repair
During the Summer, major and minor repairs are performed in all residence halls. Residents may be periodically inconvenienced by repair work performed in the buildings, hallways, and rooms. Maintenance work typically includes painting and minor carpentry, electrical and plumbing repairs. All public areas are sprayed for pest control once each month. We apologize for the inconvenience this may cause. Whenever possible, we will attempt to notify residents 24 hours in advance. Emergency repairs posing potential interruption of essential services or physical damage to personal or University property, must be reported for immediate repair. Most rooms, apartments, and public areas within each building will be painted. Advance notice will be given regarding the painting schedule and you may be asked to move belongings to the center of your room or apartment.
RESERVATION INFORMATION
Payment Procedures
A deposit for the amount of 50% of the total cost of housing plus a $150 non-refundable administrative fee is required with all applications. This payment will be credited towards the final bill. Please note that only VISA and MasterCard credit cards are accepted.
Full payment is due by the Friday prior to the scheduled date of arrival.
Please note: A Summer resident may only be checked-in when the housing balance has been paid in full. Failure to make timely payments will result in forfeiture of the space.
Cancellations
Cancellations of reservations must be submitted in writing to GW Housing Programs by completing a Summer & Conference Housing Cancellation Form. In the event that the Summer resident cancels 15 days or more prior to the scheduled date of arrival, the Summer resident will be refunded the 50% deposit minus a $400.00 cancellation fee. In the event that the Summer resident cancels less than 15 days prior to the scheduled date of arrival, the Summer resident will forfeit the 50% deposit. Administrative fees are non-refundable. If a Summer resident does not check in by noon on the Saturday of the first week of scheduled arrival, the reservation will be cancelled and any previous payments will be forfeited. If the Summer resident changes the date of arrival, and subsequently cancels the reservation, the Summer resident is still bound by the cancellation policy with their original scheduled date of arrival. Failure to notify GW Housing Programs in writing of cancellation shall result in forfeiture of any previous payments.
Roommate Requests
Summer residents requesting space in a multiple occupancy apartment who wish to be assigned with another specified Summer resident(s) should note this on the application. Each resident requesting a roommate must submit an application. Roommate requests are not guaranteed, and are subject to space availability. GW Housing Programs cannot hold space without all applications completed. Requests must be mutual (i.e. both interested parties must indicate on their applications that they are requesting a specific roommate).
If you have multiple roommate requests, please use the following format in the provided fields of the application:
Desired Roommates: Bob Smith John Jones
First Name: Bob / John Last Name: Smith / Jones
If we are unable to locate your requested roommates or have any questions, we will contact you via telephone or e-mail.
Room Change Requests
Room changes are not permitted throughout the Summer months.
Room Assignments
Space must be occupied by the Summer resident to whom it is assigned and may not be sublet to any other person. Summer residents assigned to single occupancy rooms will not have roommates. Room assignments are only valid for those who have a completed electronic application on file with GW Housing Programs. Cohabitation is not permitted. All buildings are single-sex by room. Housing is not provided to families or couples.
DUE TO OUR DESIRE TO MAKE HOUSING AVAILABLE TO AS MANY RESIDENTS AS POSSIBLE, WE WILL NOT ALLOW ONE SUMMER RESIDENT TO OCCUPY A MULTIPLE OCCUPANCY APARTMENT, EVEN IF THE SUMMER RESIDENT REQUESTS TO PAY FOR THE ENTIRE APARTMENT.
APPLICATION Individual Online Registration
All Summer Residents are required to register online. The online application allows you to view the details of your reservation request before submitting payment and committing to your reservation. A reservation is not considered complete until payment is made. If you are under 18 years of age, unable to pay online using a Visa or Mastercard, or want to pay with a check or money order, please complete a paper application. Minors must have their parent or guardian complete and sign the paper application.
Once your application is processed, you will receive an email confirmation of your reservation, dates of stay, and applicable charges for your Summer accommodations.
You may refer to the on-line application portal to check your balance and pay any remaining balance before you arrive to campus.
GW Housing Programs will begin emailing confirmations on a rolling basis.
PRE-ARRIVAL E-GUIDE AND ARRIVAL PROCEDURES
The Pre-Arrival E-Guide is designed to help you with the following:
Prepare for Check-In and Check-Out What to do During Your Stay On-Campus Services Local Food Options & TheMarvinCenter Services Transportation Important GW Campus Contact Information Residence Hall Regulations
Please read at your leisure and enjoy your stay at the GeorgeWashingtonUniversity!
Click above to view the guide (464kb). Adobe Acrobat Reader is required to view the file.
Arrival on Campus
When packing for arrival, you may wish to bring the following items:
Alarm clock
Lamps (Halogen Lamps Prohibited)
Telephone
Ironing board and Iron
Kitchen utensils
Toiletries
Sheets, towels, blankets and pillows
Television
Computer/Laptop
Blow Dryer
Check-in for all residence halls will begin at 3:00 PM on your scheduled date of arrival. Check-in is located at the Summer Guest Services Office in New Hall, 2350 H Street NW, WashingtonDC20052. Residents may check-in at any time—24 hours a day, 7 days a week—on days following their scheduled date of arrival. If a Summer resident does not check in by noon on the Saturday of the first week of scheduled arrival, the reservation will be cancelled and all previous payments will be forfeited.
Access Cards -- At check-in, each Summer resident will receive a Summer access card. These cards must be presented at the front desk upon entry into the residence hall, and to University Police and residence hall staff upon request. These cards shall be surrendered to GW Housing Programs staff at the time of departure. Summer residents will be assessed a $35.00 fee for each card which is damaged or not returned.
Room Keys -- At check-in, the Summer resident will sign a key loan agreement and must abide by the terms of the key loan agreement while occupying Summer housing. Each Summer resident will receive a room key from Residential Property Management (RPM) after the key loan agreement is signed. The key shall be surrendered to RPM staff at the time of departure. If the Summer resident chooses to utilize the 'Drop Box' option they will forfeit all rights to dispute missing/lost or damaged key charges. Summer residents will be assessed an $80.00 fee for each key which is not returned per the terms of the key loan agreement.
Carts -- Residents can also borrow carts from RPM to assist with the move-in process. Carts are available for a 4-hour timeframe.
ResNet Internet Equipment -- Once you arrive on campus, you will need to sign out ResNet equipment in order to use your connection. Equipment can be signed out at the STS office, located in City Hall, 950 24th Street, N.W.Washington, D.C. Please contact the STS Hotline at (202) 994-7041 or visit the ResNet Web site at: http://gwired.gwu.edu/summerresnet for more information.
Check-Out
The Summer resident must vacate the assigned space, officially check-out, and return all keys and access cards by the end of the License Period (immediately upon cancellation or termination of this License). Summer residents must check out by 11:00 AM on the Saturday of the last week of the License Period. If the Summer resident fails to depart as scheduled, the Summer resident will be deemed a trespasser and a holdover fee of $100.00 per day will be levied until the Summer resident leaves or is administratively evicted by the University. Fees for damaged/lost keys or access cards and damages are due prior to or upon check-out. If keys and/or access cards are not returned at the time of check-out and are subsequently returned through the mail, the fee will be not be refunded.
ADDITIONAL INFO, RULES AND REGULATIONS
Transportation Parking Summer Staff Library Use Medical Services UniversityCenter Safety & Security Tax Information University Rights, Rules and Regulations
Transportation
The George Washington University Foggy Bottom campus is easily accessible by metro (subway), cab, or car from any major airport or train station in the WashingtonD.C. area. All campus buildings and residence halls are within walking distance of the Foggy Bottom-GWU (23rd and I streets, N.W.), or Farragut West (18th and I Streets, N.W.) metro stations.
Metro Transportation -- METROBUS Riders must have the exact fare for each bus trip since drivers do not make change. Rates begin at $1.25 and increase depending on the destination point and the time of day. Rates increase during rush hours. Schedules, rates, and other information are available by calling 202- 637-7000, 6 AM - 11:30 PM daily.
METRORAIL The Metro subway provides quick and easy access to events and attractions in the Washington area. Rates begin at $1.35 and increase depending on the destination point and the time of day. Rates, routes and scheduling information are posted at each Metro stop and are available by calling 202- 637-7000 or at: www.wmata.com. Please note: Rates for both Metrobus and Metrorail are subject to change without notice.
Airport Transportation -- The blue line Metro can be taken directly from Reagan National Airport (DCA) to Foggy Bottom/GWU metro station.
From Dulles Airport (IAD), a shuttle provides transportation to the West Falls Church metro station; from there, the orange line can be taken directly to the Foggy Bottom/GWU metro station.
Shuttle services are also available to and from the Baltimore-Washington International (BWI) Airport and DullesInternationalAirport. These services will also pick up and drop off at residence halls or places of business.
Train (AMTRAK) Transportation -- Union Station, WashingtonD.C.'s primary train station, is accessible by metro or by a quick cab ride across the city.
Tour Bus Parking -- Tour buses are a common site in the Washington, D.C. area. While many of our groups arrive in large commercial buses, we do not have available parking on campus for them. For more information regarding bus parking in Washington, D.C., please contact Union Station at 202-898-1950 or the National Park Service at 202-619-7222.
Mount Vernon Campus Transportation -- Our Mount Vernon campus is located in the prestigious Foxhall neighborhood and is serviced by the GWU shuttle service, connecting it with the Foggy Bottom campus. Mount Vernon is also located within walking distance of the city’s Metro Bus Service. If groups are interested in bringing vehicles, the Mount Vernon Campus offers inexpensive parking options.
University On-Campus Parking -- Summer Residents may purchase monthly permit that will enable them to park on a 24-hour, overnight basis. The University does not have space to accommodate buses, large recreational vehicles or trailers. Standards size vans or trucks can be accommodated as long as the entire vehicle will clear 6’5”. The University will accommodate all established parking arrangements, however parkers are not guaranteed a space. Monthly permits may be purchased and, when necessary, that permit may be prorated. If a permit is lost or stolen, the parker will be required to pay a prorated fee for a replacement permit. A current permit must be returned to the Parking Office before a replacement can be issued at no additional charge.
TO OBTAIN A MONTHLYPASS YOU MUST PRESENT A VALID DRIVER’S LICENSE, A VALID VEHICLE REGISTRATION, THE COMPLETED FORM BELOW, AND PAYMENT IN ONE OF THE FOLLOWING FORMS: CASH, MONEY ORDER OR TRAVELER’S CHECK. NO PERSONAL CHECKS OR CREDIT CARDS ACCEPTED. Permits must be paid for and picked up in person during the University Parking Office hours of operation (Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM). Permits will not be issued through the mail.
The office will be closed on May 26, 2008 in observance of Memorial Day and July 4, 2008 in observance of the Independence Day. On the days that Parking Services Office is closed, parking locations for Summer Interns will be fully operational.
The monthly permit will be valid ONLYat the University Parking Garage, using the entrance on 22nd Street between H and Eye Streets. The attended hours of the University Parking Garage are from 6:00 AM until 1:00 AM daily. MONTHLY PERMIT HOLDERS MAY NOT USE OTHER ENTRANCES AT ANY TIME OTHER THAN DURING AFTER-HOURS. Parkers using the other entrances at unauthorized times will be subject to ticketing, towing or immobilization at the owner’s expense, and will be required to pay the posted visitor parking fees in cash upon exit. When using the garage, vehicles must be parked between the lines, occupying only one space. Compact car spaces must be observed.
Please contact the Parking Services office at 202-994-7275 or visit their Web site at: http://www.parking.gwu.edu/ for more information.
Summer Staff
Staff members live in the residence halls throughout the Summer months. Staff members act as university liaisons for Summer residents, including assisting individuals with check-in and check-out, providing information regarding campus and the WashingtonD.C. area, and acting as support staff in the residence halls. A staff member is on duty each night, and can be reached in emergency situations after regular business hours. Summer staff members will be the first to welcome you to campus and will be there to provide any necessary assistance and support throughout your stay.
Library Use
Entrance to Gelman Library and use of library resources and services are extended to users affiliated with university and library consortia, local residents associations, and other groups. As a courtesy to Summer residents, the Gelman Library also offers a $50 “Reader’s Card” to the Gelman Library, valid for the Summer housing term. Individuals interested in purchasing a “Readers card” may pick up an application at the Circulation Desk of the Gelman Library Monday—Friday from 9:00 AM—5:00 PM Please visit the Library Web site at: http://www.gwu.edu/gelman or call 202-994-6840 for more information.
Medical services are provided weekdays Monday through Friday by appointment only from 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM Throughout the Summer months, Student Health Services is only available to academic year GW students and students enrolled for Summer school classes. Individuals can make an appointment at Student Health Service. There is a $25 charge per visit; this does not include payment for additional charges incurred. Summer Interns and Conference guests in need of medical services can contact GW Medical Faculty Associates or GW Hospital (see below).
GW Medical Faculty Associates
202-741-3000 2150 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W.
Medical services are available to everyone on weekdays by appointment only from 8:30 AM - 5 PM Most major commercial health insurance plans are accepted.
GW Hospital Emergency Room
202-715-4000 901 23rd Street, N.W.
Medical services are available to everyone 24 hours a day. Most major health insurance plans are accepted.
UniversityCenter (MarvinCenter)
202-994-7470 gwired.gwu.edu/mc 800 21st Street, NW, Suite 204 Washington, DC 20052
Facilities include dining areas, convenience store, computer store, computer lab, lounges, amphitheater, Betts Theatre, Hippodrome, recreational facilities, bowling, billiards, video arcade, table tennis, cablevision, CyberCafe, conference and meeting rooms, bookstore, ballroom, study rooms, student art display, travel agency, US Post Office, a TicketMaster outlet for concerts and events both on and off campus, and a third floor terrace for socializing and sunning.
J Street Food Court, first floor -- Meals, snacks, and beverages are provided at this multi-station food court. J Street has limited hours and food options during the summer. Please call 994-9317 or visit the GW Dining Services Web site at: http://dining.gwu.edu for hours, rates, and services, or ask your hall staff members.
Hippodrome, fifth floor -- The Hippodrome offers recreational activities including DC's only public bowling alley, a billiard hall, an arcade, and TV lounge. For more information, visit the Hippodrome Web site at: http://hippodrome.gwu.edu or contact them by phone at: 202-994-FUNN (3866) for more information regarding hours of operation and coordinating events.
GW Catering, third floor -- GW Dining Services catering department excels at creating customized events featuring expertly-prepared foods and related services for groups large or small. For more information, or to place a catering order, please call 994-6611 and speak with one of their friendly Catering Coordinators.
GW Bookstore, ground floor -- Visit: www.gwu.bkstr.com or call 994-6870 for information on hours.
GW Concierge, first floor -- For information concerning scheduled meetings or events and locations of services within the GW community, call 994-4949 or visit the InformationCenter on the ground floor of the MarvinCenter. The InformationCenter also provides information regarding restaurants and social activities in and around the metropolitan area.
University Police Department (UPD) -- Questions regarding campus security can be addressed by this department. For more information please contact UPD at 202-994-6110 or visit their Web site at: http://gwired.gwu.edu/gwhousing/upd.
Safety and Security
The GeorgeWashingtonUniversity is located in the heart of downtown WashingtonD.C., tucked neatly into the Foggy Bottom neighborhood. Because GW is an urban university, the campus is open to the public; Summer residents are asked to exercise proper precautions for a major urban area. The GeorgeWashingtonUniversity provides various security features in its residence halls and around campus to enhance the safety of its Summer residents.
The University Police Department (UPD) maintains security at The George Washington University, and works closely with the Metro Police Department, as well as other DC Police Services. UPD officers patrol campus on foot, on bike, and in cars, as well as perform regularly scheduled rounds in all residence halls on campus. Emergency Response stations are also located throughout the campus. Summer residents can enhance these safety measures by presenting a hall access card and/or ID upon request, accompanying visitors at all times, and by not admitting anyone not personally known to the hall.
Entry to the residence halls is restricted to Summer residents and other authorized members of the University community by use of access cards. Residence halls are also equipped with security cameras in hallways and/or lobbies, and controlled access to stairwells and elevators. Summer residents are strongly encouraged to take proper precaution with personal items, including locking room doors, to ensure the security of their valuables.
Tax Information
All universities in the District of Columbia are required to collect 14.5% tax on the Summer use of their residence hall facilities by individuals not enrolled in, or participating in, the University's activities.
University Rights, Rules and Regulations
The George Washington University reserves the right to: Enter any room or apartment for the purposes of inspection, repair, or handling emergencies; Levy and collect charges and damages for unauthorized use or alteration of rooms or apartments, equipment, or buildings and for special cleaning necessitated by improper care of rooms or equipment; Employ a collection agency to collect all balances which are not paid on or before the time of check-out. All expenses associated with use of a collection agency will become the responsibility of the individual intern/organization; Reassign residents, after timely notification, in order to accomplish necessary repairs and renovations to the building; Revoke campus privileges, including residence in its buildings, to any intern or guest whose conduct becomes, in the University's judgment, injurious or potentially injurious to the community.
Campus Rules and Regulations
In the interest of creating a safe and positive environment in our residence halls for all Summer residents and guests, it is necessary to put forth conduct guidelines that must be adhered to by all Summer visitors to The George Washington University. Please note that any violation of the Residential Community Conduct Guidelines can result in the cancellation of your Summer Housing License Agreement. Outlined below are the violation and sanction guidelines for non-GW residents and guests: As defined in the Code of Student Conduct (Code), a GW student is "any currently enrolled person, full-time or part-time, or on continuous enrollment, pursuing undergraduate, graduate, or professional studies, whether or not in pursuit of a degree or of any form of certificate of completion." Only those residents meeting the above definition are subject to disciplinary action and to the sanctions outlined in the Code. The guidelines established in the Code and the Summer Housing License Agreement apply to all residents, however, only GW students are entitled to a disciplinary process. For all others, policy violations will normally result in a warning (for minor violations) or cancellation of the Summer Housing License Agreement (for serious and/or repeated minor violations). Cancellation of the Summer Housing License Agreement will result in removal from the residence hall or townhouse. Reports of violations of University policy received from the University Police Department and/or GW Housing Programs staff are considered factual and accurate, and are the basis for decisions rendered for non-GW Summer residents. Please abide by our policies, be considerate of other community members, and enjoy your stay with us.
Residence Hall Rules and Regulations
Damage Fees -- Summer residents and guests have the responsibility for the care and condition of their rooms and/or apartments. Rooms will be inventoried prior to residents' arrival. Each resident is expected to sign and verify the room inventory upon arrival. If there are any discrepancies, the newly-arrived resident is expected to report this immediately to hall staff. This will give the university staff an opportunity to rectify the situation and ensure that the resident is not charged for pre-arrival damages. Residents will be assessed for any damages occurring between the time of arrival and the time of departure.
Failure to return linens, keys, or hall access card, and damage to room and/or furnishings and equipment will result in damage fees. Damage fees will also be levied for any damage to public areas for which the resident is clearly responsible. Charges for damage to common-use areas may be assessed and billed equally to all residents of the residence hall where the damage occurred. Each resident will be held responsible for payment of all damage assessments incurred.
Bicycles -- Residents may check with hall staff for location of bicycle parking areas. Bicycles are not to be parked in the public lobbies, hallways, or rooms of any of the residence halls.
Cooking Facilities -- Kitchens are located in each unit of the University's apartment buildings and are available for use. Kitchen utensils are not provided. These buildings are: Guthridge, JBKO, FSK, Munson, International House, New Hall, The Dakota, The Schenley, Building JJ, The West End, City Hall, Ivory Tower, and 1959 E. Street. Full cooking facilities are available in either the basement or in floor kitchens in Lafayette, Mitchell, Strong, Madison, and 2034 G Street. Kitchen utensils are not provided in these kitchens. Cooking is not allowed in student room in these buildings, except for rooms containing microwave ovens. Endangering lives by failing to comply with this regulation will result in eviction from the hall.
Consumption of Alcoholic Beverages -- In accordance with D.C. law, alcoholic beverages may not be possessed, served, or consumed by residents under the legal drinking age of 21 years. Alcoholic beverages may not be possessed, served, or consumed in any public areas of a residence hall without permission. Public areas include cafeterias, libraries, lounges, lobbies, hallways, stairways, rooftops, and any other area regularly used by the general community. Guests over the age of 21 years may drink in their rooms, but are responsible for not serving underage guests. Kegs and party balls are not permitted in the University residence halls. Violation of the alcoholic beverage policy may result in immediate eviction from the hall.
Electrical Equipment -- Each residential room is provided with a microwave and refrigerator unit. Licensees may not bring refrigerators, microwave ovens, hot plates, toasters or toaster ovens into residential properties owned/controlled by GW Housing Programs. Other appliances used for food preparation may only be used in the kitchen areas located in each hall or apartment. Approved appliances must be registered with hall staff and must be kept and used in accordance with specific regulations designed to meet fire safety standards. Electric blankets, heating pads and the like are allowed without registration. Appliances provided by the University in apartment accommodations are excluded from the registration provision of this section. Conference groups should not bring any electrical appliances to campus.
Fire Safety -- There is need for constant vigilance against the possibility of fire or other hazardous conditions in any group-living situation. Guests must assume responsibility for adherence to common-sense rules about smoking and use of electrical appliances. Fire extinguishers are provided for use in the event of small, contained fires. Any person tampering with or misusing an extinguisher will be fined $50.00 for each incident. In addition, any person initiating a false fire alarm will be evicted from the hall.
Furnishing of Rooms -- Residents are responsible for all furniture and furnishings provided by the University. Removal or disassembling of University furniture or furnishings is prohibited. Public area furniture is not to be moved into guests' rooms. Summer residents are also prohibited from bringing large pieces of furniture from home. Residents will be fined if unauthorized furniture is found in their rooms or apartments. The room or any furnishings shall not be altered without the prior written consent of Summer Housing Services.
Guests -- Residents, with the approval of all roommate(s), may have overnight guests for a period not to exceed three (3) consecutive nights in a calendar week (Sunday to Saturday) or four (4) consecutive nights over two consecutive weeks.Guest(s) are the responsibility of the Summer resident and are to be escorted at all times.Guest(s) may be asked to leave campus and/or all University property at any time by GW Housing Programs, Summer & Conference Housing staff if the guest, or the Summer resident responsible for the guest, abuses the maximum visitation above.Administrative or disciplinary action may be taken against the Summer resident whose guest(s) exhibit behavior not congruent with residence hall regulations.
Pets -- No pets of any kind are allowed in any part of any building.
Possession and Use of Illegal Drugs -- The University does not and cannot condone violations of law including violations of those laws which prescribe possession, use, sale, or distribution of illegal drugs. Summer guests should know that administrative action, up to and including eviction from the residence halls, will be taken in order to protect the interest of the University and the rights of others. Violators may also be subject to criminal prosecution.
Solicitation -- Solicitors of any kind are not allowed in GW residence halls. If solicitors are encountered in the building, residents should call a staff member or University Police at 202-994-6111 immediately.
Thefts -- All guests are expected to exercise care with their access cards and room keys, and to lock their doors every time they leave their rooms, even if it is for a short period of time. The University assumes no responsibility for loss of personal items. Guests are to report all thefts to hall staff immediately. Theft of personal and University property by residents is a violation of the law and will be dealt with by University and/or local authorities. Any type of theft, including "theft of services" is unacceptable behavior in the residence halls and will result in disciplinary action and/or eviction. "Theft of services" includes, but is not limited to, such activity as tampering with coin-operated vending machines or laundry facilities in order to use them without paying the proper amounts; a fine of $75.00 will be assessed for this offense.
Windows -- Window screens are to be left in and closed at all times. A fine of $25.00 will be levied for raising a screen and will be charged to the occupant(s) each time the screen is raised or removed. Throwing any substance, solid or liquid, out of a residence hall window is strictly prohibited. When such acts seriously threaten the life, safety, and/or property of others, violators will face eviction from the hall.
