The Office of Off-Campus Student Affairs (OCSA) extends community building and learning beyond the campus of The George Washington University by providing resources, services and programs designed to assist and guide students in navigating the process of moving from residential living on campus to independent living in the surrounding community. Our office is committed to educating students on how to become active and responsible members of the surrounding community.

Introduction:

Moving off campus is a major transition that brings a great deal of excitement and independence. The move to independent living signals a significant milestone in an individual's progression towards an autonomous lifestyle. Whether you are an undergraduate moving off campus, or a new transfer student or a graduate student moving to DC for the first time, this Guide is written with your needs in mind.

Along with the feeling of excitement and independence comes the responsibility of living in a neighborhood community. Similar to life in GW's residence halls, your new off-campus neighborhood will have various community standards to which all individuals are expected to adhere. Although this Guide will not address every aspect of community living, it will provide you with information about several key matters that you should take notice of as a resident of Historical Foggy Bottom, Foxhall or other areas of the District of Columbia. Additional information is provided regarding practices in Virginia and Maryland.

This website was written and produced by The George Washington University's Office of Off-Campus Student Affairs. Information presented is accurate as of July 1, 2009. Information has been provided by District of Columbia government, Metropolitan Police Department and The George Washington University Police Department.