George Washington University
📍 Washington, DC
Quick take
GW housing includes residence halls on the Foggy Bottom and Mount Vernon campuses, with layouts shaped by both traditional halls and converted apartment or hotel buildings. Bed sizes and kitchen access vary, so use the assigned hall page before buying bedding.
Start with the campus and hall
Confirm the campus, hall, room type, bathroom arrangement, mattress size and kitchen setup on GW's residence-hall pages. Similar occupancy does not always mean a similar layout.
What GW provides
Residential rooms generally include a bed and mattress, desk, desk chair and dresser for each resident. Rooms without built-in closets may include a wardrobe. Rooms with kitchens include a table and chair for each resident. Some apartment-style rooms have additional furnishings, but they are not guaranteed.
Many GW rooms include a refrigerator and microwave. Verify the assigned hall rather than buying duplicates.
Bedding rule
GW's building pages control. Twin XL is common, but confirm the listed mattress before ordering fitted bedding.
Pack first
- Correctly sized bedding
- Mattress protector
- Towels and toiletries
- Toilet paper and bathroom cleaner for a private bathroom
- Laundry supplies and hangers
- LED desk or floor lamp
- Surge-protected power strip
- Cleaning supplies
- Kitchenware only when the assigned room has kitchen access
GW recommends waiting to buy larger items until arrival. In a city room, every square foot already has a job interview.
Move-in notes
- Use the current move-in reservation and assigned unloading instructions.
- Label all bags and packages with the student's name, hall and room number.
- The GWorld Mobile Card serves as identification and residence-hall access.
- Coordinate shared items with roommates and suitemates.
Official sources
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