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Plan a Visit to the GW Medical School

The Office of Admissions is open Monday through Friday from 8.30 a.m. to 5 p.m. with the exception of observed holidays. Our office is located in Ross Hall, Suite 716 (2300 I St. NW, Washington, DC 20037).

A guided tour is provided each Monday at 11a.m. leaving from the Office of Admissions. There is no need to reserve space in advance. Please arrive by 10:50 a.m. to check in. Please note that a current photo I.D. (such as a driver's license or passport) will be required of visitors to gain entrance to the School of Medicine and Health Sciences

Driving Directions:

From North: Route 95 South to Route 495 West (toward Silver Spring) to Route 355 South (which becomes Wisconsin Ave.). Then follow directions as given in "From Northwest" below.

From Northwest: Route 270 feeds into Route 355 (which becomes Wisconsin Ave.). Proceed on Wisconsin, bearing left onto Massachusetts Avenue NW after Massachusetts crosses Wisconsin. Continue on Massachusetts until 21st street NW. Turn right on 21st Street and continue to intersection with Eye Street. Turn right and continue to 23rd street.

From West: Take 66 East over the Roosevelt Bridge Follow signs for E Street. Turn left onto 23rd Street. Continue to Eye Street NW.

From South: Route 395 North to Arlington Memorial Bridge, bear left at the Lincoln Memorial, turn left on 23rd Street NW, and continue a few blocks to Eye Street NW.

By Rail/Air:

When arriving at Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) or Union Station (Amtrak), take the Metro Rail (subway) to the Foggy Bottom-GWU Station at 23rd and Eye Streets NW. Reagan National and Union Station are approximately 15-20 minutes from campus.

Dulles International Airport (IAD) is approximately 45 minutes from campus. For information visit www.metwashairports.com.

Baltimore Washington International Airport (BWI) is approximately 60 minutes from campus. For information visit www.bwiairport.com.

SuperShuttle offers service to and from all three airports. To arrange service, reservations must be made at least 24 hours in advance by calling 1-800-BLUE-VAN (1-800-258-3826) or online at www.supershuttle.com.

The Foggy Bottom-GWU Metro subway station is located on campus, immediately between Ross Hall and the GW Hospital. Both Blue and Orange lines stop there. For information and maps visit http://www.wmata.com/

Where to Stay:

Please mention that you are interviewing for Medical School at GW for possible special rates.

The George Washington University Inn
824 New Hampshire Ave., NW
 (800) 426-4455 or (202) 337-6620
www.gwuinn.com Rates start at $109
One block to GW Medical Center

One Washington CircleHotel
One Washington Circle, NW
 (800) 424-9671 or (202) 872-1680
www.thecirclehotel.com
Rates start at $109
Less than a block from GW Hospital

The River Inn
924 25th St., NW
(800) 424 2741 or (202) 337-7600
www.theriverinn.com

Rates start at $159 based on availability

One block from the Medical Center

Hotel Lombardy
2019 Pennsylvania Ave., NW
(800) 424-5486 or (202) 828-2600
www.hotellombardy.com

Special rates for GW

Two blocks from the Medical Center

The Fairmont Washington
2401 M Street, NW
(202) 429-2400 or (888) 837-5623
www.fairmont.com

Special rates for GW

The Holiday Inn- Georgetown
2101 Wisconsin Ave., NW
(202) 338-4458
www.higeorgetown.com

Special rates and free shuttle to the Medical Center

Washington Suites Georgetown
2500 Pennsylvania Ave., NW
(202) 333-8060
www.washingtonsuitesgeorgetown.com

Special rates for GW

Three blocks from the Medical Center

The Melrose Hotel
2430 Pennsylvania Ave., NW
(202) 955-6400
www.melrosehotel.com

Special rates for GW

Three blocks from campus.

Washington Marriott
1221 22nd Street, NW
(202) 872-1500

Call for special GWU rates - mention
code U79  or visit cwp.marriott.com/waswe/gwuniv/

Three blocks from campus

The Doubletree Guest Suites
801 New Hampshire Ave., NW
(202) 785-2000

Special rates for GW

One block from the Medical Center

Other Hotels Close to the GW Medical Center:

The State Plaza Hotel
2117 E St., NW
(202) 861-8200

Best Western Suites Hotel
1121 New Hampshire Ave., NW
(202) 457-0565