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American University's residence halls are dynamic communities that promote student learning positive and affirming atmospheres. Each building has unique features, special communities, and promotes student success.

The George Washington University requires all first-, second-, and third-year students to reside on campus unless they are approved for a residency exemption.

The George Washington University's Mount Vernon Campus is located in the verdant Berkley neighborhood of Northwest Washington DC, just three miles northwest of the Foggy Bottom Campus.

The George Washington University requires all first-, and second-year students to reside on campus unless they are approved for an exemption to our residency requirement. First-year students who believe they meet one of the seven criteria and desire to live off-campus may apply for an exemption to the requirement.

' To sign in to the Res Life Portal, click the 'Liberty – Student SSO' button on the Login screen. Select 'Continue' or 'Apply' beside the term you'd like to submit an Off-Campus request for. , choose 'View the status of current off-campus requests' and select 'Save & Continue. '

GW's residential neighborhoods include North Village, East Commons, South Square, West Way, and the Mount Vernon Campus.

Northwest: the Northwest quadrant is home to GW's Foggy Bottom and Foxhall neighborhoods as well as Georgetown and Dupont Circle. It is the largest area of the District and is composed of several contrasting neighborhoods, including older areas and those being modernized and renovated.

As an incoming first-year student, you have a variety of options located on our two vibrant campuses: Foggy Bottom and Mount Vernon. Each first-year hall provides opportunities for students to build connections with their peers and with the larger GW community.