(703) 726-8200
Research One
20101 Academic Way
Building Two
44983 Knoll Square
The George Washington University Virginia Campus, the university's research and technology campus, opened in 1991 in the Ashburn community of Loudoun County, just 12 miles north of Tysons Corner. The now 95-acre campus offers approximately 20 executive and accelerated graduate degree programs and certificate programs. More than 400 faculty and staff work at the Virginia Campus, with about 500 enrolled graduate students.
Three buildings now dot the University Center landscape: Research One, the 77,000 sq. ft. original building, is primarily used for faculty research and classrooms while the second building, Building Two, is 204,000 sq. ft. of classroom and administration office space. Building Two was purchased by the university from PSINet. The third building houses the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) Academy, 86,000 sq. ft. of state-of-the-art classrooms, laboratories, and an outside simulation court for accident reconstructions.
A shuttle van, with stops at Research One and Building Two, transports faculty, staff, and students to and from the Foggy Bottom campus, and from the West Falls Church metro station on a regular schedule, five days a week.
The GW Virginia Campus has been fortunate in not experiencing serious crimes beyond minor theft, but such incidents could occur. Students, faculty, and staff are advised to adopt measures to best protect themselves and their possessions.
Law Enforcement and Security
The GW Virginia Campus has an on-site security guard service located in Research One and Building Two. The security guard service acts as a liaison with the University Police Department (202-994-6110 non-emergency) and the Loudoun County Sheriff's Department (703-777-0445 non-emergency). The Sheriff's deputies are on duty 24/7 to enforce state and local statutes. Virginia Campus administration maintains a close working relationship with the appropriate state and local agencies responsible for emergency services and law enforcement.
Reporting Procedures
Members of the Virginia Campus community and their guests should report all public safety incidents (crimes, medical/fire emergencies, safety hazards, suspicious behavior, etc.) to the security officer in the building where the incident occurs (see below).
If the incident is a criminal act in progress or an emergency, call 911 immediately and the Loudoun County Sheriff's Department will respond. Then, please call security to report the incident. If time is not essential, other options for assistance are:
Research One Security Desk 703-726-8368
(internal phones x6-8368)
Building Two Security Desk 703-726-3511
(internal phones x 6-3511)
Operations Manager 703-726-3510
(internal phones x 6-3510)
University Police Department 202-994-6111
(internal phones x 4-6111)
Access to Campus Facilities
The GW Virginia Campus buildings and grounds are available to students, staff, faculty, their guests or to University guests or contractors with reason to enter for activities that are officially approved. Controlled access to buildings is provided by external access card readers. Request for GWorld access cards are processed by the Building Two Security Guard.
Research One is open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Saturday, with card access at other times. Access to Building Two is via a GWorld card or security guard access only, 24/7.
The Library, located on the first floor of Building Two, is open Monday to Friday, 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., and on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Holiday hours or schedule changes will be posted at all buildings in advance. Access cards for Research One and Building Two are available from the Building Two Security Guard between 9a.m. and 4 p.m.
Fire Exit doors in both buildings are alarmed and the appropriate authorities will be notified and will respond accordingly. The card reader doors will alarm if they are held or forced open. The loading dock and other doors are monitored via surveillance cameras that are recorded.
Maintenance of Campus Facilities
The facilities and landscaping are maintained to minimize conditions that might pose a danger. Access to a ramp is available for entrance into Research One and Building Two is accessible at the lower level. Malfunctioning lights and other unsafe conditions should be reported to the Operations Office at 703-726-3510.
Virginia Campus Community Education
While no crime prevention programs are offered at the Virginia Campus, students, faculty, and staff are encouraged to contact the University Police Department (202-994-4014) for information about existing programs offered at Foggy Bottom.
Crime Alerts are posted in the event of a serious incident that may pose a threat to the campus community, and additional information regarding security regulations is available in the Operations Office, Room B80.
Fire Evacuation Procedures
The fire alarms alert you to a potential hazard - please heed their warning. Use the nearest fire exit to leave the building immediately. Familiarize yourself with the exits in your building. The Fire Marshall can levy a penalty of $2,500 and up to 30 days in jail for those failing to evacuate the building promptly - but a more positive reason for compliance is your own safety!
In a fire situation, the elevators will stop automatically. If you are caught in the elevator, please push the emergency button. The emergency phone in the elevator rings to the security desk or a 24-hour emergency phone line.
Summary
The policy of the GW Virginia Campus is to provide easy access to authorized individuals. That access must be consistent with your safety, and the security of your property and that of the University. Questions, suggestions, or problems regarding these matters should be directed to the Operations Manager at the Virginia Campus (703-726-3510).
For information about the below-listed topics, look for the appropriate section in the Foggy Bottom/Mount Vernon section of this document. The information from those sections is not repeated here because it applies to all GW students, including those people taking classes at the Virginia Campus. These sections include:
