Housing at Georgetown University
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Housing at Georgetown University
consists of 13 residence halls at the main campus and a law center campus. Housing on Georgetown's main campus is divided between "halls," usually more traditional dormitories
, and "villages," usually less traditional apartment
complexes. In addition, Georgetown operates many townhouse
s in the Georgetown neighborhood, usually for second, third, and fourth-year students.
A majority of undergraduates, seventy-two percent, live on-campus. The remainder live off-campus, mostly in the Georgetown
, Burleith
, and Foxhall
neighborhoods. On-campus housing is not available for main campus graduate students. On-campus housing at Georgetown is the second most expensive in the country as of 2010.
Darnall Hall provides housing first-year students. It was built as a women-only dorm, and together with its male counterpart, Harbin Hall, cost $5.6 million. At the time Darnell opened in 1965, women were only in the school of Nursing, the School of Foreign Service and the Institute of Languages and Linguistics. It is the only Georgetown dormitory named for a woman, Eleanor Darnall, who was the mother of Georgetown University founder John Carroll and an early supporter of Catholic education in America. Darnall is one of two Georgetown dormitories located within ANC District 2E04. As a result, it has been the focus of efforts to recruit Georgetown students to run for election to this District of Columbia position.
Darnall Hall was the home of one of two cafeterias on campus operated by Marriott International
until Darnall Café, known for its milkshake machines, was shut down after the 2004-2005 academic year. Restaurateur C.W. Chon negotiated a lease for the former cafeteria space, which reopened as a sit-down restaurant in April 2008 named Epicurean. Chon had been chosen in 2006 based on his success with other Washington, D.C. establishments.
Darnall was last renovated in 1996. There are six floors with double-occupancy rooms, two common bathrooms, and a common room with a kitchen. The average room is 16.5 feet by 10.5 feet. A popular myth states that Cornell University
or Playboy Magazine named Darnall as one of the most sexually active in the United States, however no such study by either institution exists. In addition, the building houses the Office of Affirmative Action Programs, Auxiliary Services, Counseling and Psychiatric Services, GOCard Services, Learning and Disability Services, Off-Campus Housing Resource Services, and the Student Health Center.
Former President Bill Clinton
was a resident of Harbin Hall during his undergraduate career at Georgetown.
New South Hall is a first-year student dorm. It opened in 1959, and its name is due to its placement as the southern most building on the main campus at the time of its completion. The building was renovated in 2004.
The name reflects the oldest Georgetown building, which had been called "Old South," and was located near New South's location. Old South was replaced by Ryan Hall in 1903. When New South was completed in September 1959, it was the southernmost building on campus. Money for the dormitory was made available by the federal government largely because of the 1957 launch of Sputnik 1
, which galvanized the government to fund educational initiatives. However this required that a "no-frills" building be built. Since then, renovation to the exterior has been prevented by the United States Commission of Fine Arts
, which considers it a "part of the historic skyline of Georgetown
." Its monolithic appearance has been criticized by many from students to President Lyndon B. Johnson
. In addition to student housing, New South also houses the office of the University Architect, University Facilities, Facilities Planning, and the MSB Technology Center.
New South's cafeteria was completed in February 1960, and at the time was the "biggest non-military food service in the Washington area." In 2003 the dining hall was closed and replaced by neighboring Leo J. O'Donovan, S.J. Dining Hall
. In 2004, the building underwent a $21 million dollar interior renovation, and a new entrance was created. The old cafeteria space was converted into room for dance classes called "Deep South," first opened in February 2004, though many proposals for its use were made. The dormatory was formally rededicated in November 2004. Further plans to build a student center in the building have been stymied by general opposition to construction from Georgetown residence and the Advisory Neighborhood Commission. Amenities added during renovations were named as the reason why Georgetown was listed in the top ten priciest college dormitories according to U.S. News & World Report
.
The four floors are co-ed and contain roughly one-hundred students, and each double room in New South contains a sink. Each floor has two resident resident assistant
s and a Chaplain-in-Residence. The dormatory has a certain reputation, due in part to its long corridors, of being more social but also being prone to vandalism. However, New South was recognized as the Georgetown Hall of the Year for the 2005-2006 academic year and recognized by The Voice as the Best Dorm to Live in 2006-2007. Current university president John J. DeGioia
lived in New South while a student. The University mascot, Jack the Bulldog
, lives on the 4th floor with Jesuit-in-Residence Father Steck.
Village C opened in 1986 and has an East and West wing. The West wing is exclusively available to first-year students and is split into an X and Y wing. Every room in Village C has its own bathroom.
The Gewirz Student Center is a dorm for first year law students and houses approximately 300 people. It has 8 floor plans for rooms, and common areas and a health center.
Georgetown University
Georgetown University is a private, Jesuit, research university whose main campus is in the Georgetown neighborhood of Washington, D.C. Founded in 1789, it is the oldest Catholic university in the United States...
consists of 13 residence halls at the main campus and a law center campus. Housing on Georgetown's main campus is divided between "halls," usually more traditional dormitories
Dormitory
A dormitory, often shortened to dorm, in the United States is a residence hall consisting of sleeping quarters or entire buildings primarily providing sleeping and residential quarters for large numbers of people, often boarding school, college or university students...
, and "villages," usually less traditional apartment
Apartment
An apartment or flat is a self-contained housing unit that occupies only part of a building...
complexes. In addition, Georgetown operates many townhouse
Townhouse
A townhouse is the term historically used in the United Kingdom, Ireland and in many other countries to describe a residence of a peer or member of the aristocracy in the capital or major city. Most such figures owned one or more country houses in which they lived for much of the year...
s in the Georgetown neighborhood, usually for second, third, and fourth-year students.
A majority of undergraduates, seventy-two percent, live on-campus. The remainder live off-campus, mostly in the Georgetown
Georgetown, Washington, D.C.
Georgetown is a neighborhood located in northwest Washington, D.C., situated along the Potomac River. Founded in 1751, the port of Georgetown predated the establishment of the federal district and the City of Washington by 40 years...
, Burleith
Burleith
Burleith is a moderately upscale neighborhood in Washington, D.C. It is bordered by Wisconsin Avenue to the East, Reservoir Road and the historic Georgetown district to the south, Whitehaven Park to the North and Glover Archbold Park to the West...
, and Foxhall
Foxhall, Washington, D.C.
Foxhall is an affluent neighborhood in Washington, D.C., bordered by Reservoir Road on the north side and Foxhall Road on the west and south sides. Glover-Archibold Park makes up the eastern border....
neighborhoods. On-campus housing is not available for main campus graduate students. On-campus housing at Georgetown is the second most expensive in the country as of 2010.
Darnall Hall
Darnall Hall was the home of one of two cafeterias on campus operated by Marriott International
Marriott International
Marriott International, Inc. is a worldwide operator and franchisor of a broad portfolio of hotels and related lodging facilities. Founded by J. Willard Marriott, the company is now led by son J.W. Marriott, Jr...
until Darnall Café, known for its milkshake machines, was shut down after the 2004-2005 academic year. Restaurateur C.W. Chon negotiated a lease for the former cafeteria space, which reopened as a sit-down restaurant in April 2008 named Epicurean. Chon had been chosen in 2006 based on his success with other Washington, D.C. establishments.
Darnall was last renovated in 1996. There are six floors with double-occupancy rooms, two common bathrooms, and a common room with a kitchen. The average room is 16.5 feet by 10.5 feet. A popular myth states that Cornell University
Cornell University
Cornell University is an Ivy League university located in Ithaca, New York, United States. It is a private land-grant university, receiving annual funding from the State of New York for certain educational missions...
or Playboy Magazine named Darnall as one of the most sexually active in the United States, however no such study by either institution exists. In addition, the building houses the Office of Affirmative Action Programs, Auxiliary Services, Counseling and Psychiatric Services, GOCard Services, Learning and Disability Services, Off-Campus Housing Resource Services, and the Student Health Center.
Harbin Hall
Harbin Hall was opened in 1965 and is a dorm for first-year students. Its name comes from George F. Harbin, a professor at Georgetown. It underwent renovations in 2000, opening in the fall to new students.Former President Bill Clinton
Bill Clinton
William Jefferson "Bill" Clinton is an American politician who served as the 42nd President of the United States from 1993 to 2001. Inaugurated at age 46, he was the third-youngest president. He took office at the end of the Cold War, and was the first president of the baby boomer generation...
was a resident of Harbin Hall during his undergraduate career at Georgetown.
New South
The name reflects the oldest Georgetown building, which had been called "Old South," and was located near New South's location. Old South was replaced by Ryan Hall in 1903. When New South was completed in September 1959, it was the southernmost building on campus. Money for the dormitory was made available by the federal government largely because of the 1957 launch of Sputnik 1
Sputnik 1
Sputnik 1 ) was the first artificial satellite to be put into Earth's orbit. It was launched into an elliptical low Earth orbit by the Soviet Union on 4 October 1957. The unanticipated announcement of Sputnik 1s success precipitated the Sputnik crisis in the United States and ignited the Space...
, which galvanized the government to fund educational initiatives. However this required that a "no-frills" building be built. Since then, renovation to the exterior has been prevented by the United States Commission of Fine Arts
United States Commission of Fine Arts
The United States Commission of Fine Arts , established in 1910 by an act of Congress, is an advisory agency of the Federal government.The CFA is mandated to review and provide advice on "matters of design and aesthetics", involving federal projects and planning in Washington, D.C...
, which considers it a "part of the historic skyline of Georgetown
Georgetown, Washington, D.C.
Georgetown is a neighborhood located in northwest Washington, D.C., situated along the Potomac River. Founded in 1751, the port of Georgetown predated the establishment of the federal district and the City of Washington by 40 years...
." Its monolithic appearance has been criticized by many from students to President Lyndon B. Johnson
Lyndon B. Johnson
Lyndon Baines Johnson , often referred to as LBJ, was the 36th President of the United States after his service as the 37th Vice President of the United States...
. In addition to student housing, New South also houses the office of the University Architect, University Facilities, Facilities Planning, and the MSB Technology Center.
New South's cafeteria was completed in February 1960, and at the time was the "biggest non-military food service in the Washington area." In 2003 the dining hall was closed and replaced by neighboring Leo J. O'Donovan, S.J. Dining Hall
Campuses of Georgetown University
The Campuses of Georgetown University, the undergraduate campus and the medical school campus, together comprising the main campus, and the Law Center campus, are located within Washington, D.C. Georgetown's main campus is located in Georgetown, Washington, D.C. between Canal Road, P Street, and...
. In 2004, the building underwent a $21 million dollar interior renovation, and a new entrance was created. The old cafeteria space was converted into room for dance classes called "Deep South," first opened in February 2004, though many proposals for its use were made. The dormatory was formally rededicated in November 2004. Further plans to build a student center in the building have been stymied by general opposition to construction from Georgetown residence and the Advisory Neighborhood Commission. Amenities added during renovations were named as the reason why Georgetown was listed in the top ten priciest college dormitories according to U.S. News & World Report
U.S. News & World Report
U.S. News & World Report is an American news magazine published from Washington, D.C. Along with Time and Newsweek it was for many years a leading news weekly, focusing more than its counterparts on political, economic, health and education stories...
.
The four floors are co-ed and contain roughly one-hundred students, and each double room in New South contains a sink. Each floor has two resident resident assistant
Resident assistant
A resident assistant , commonly shortened to RA is a trained peer leader who supervises those living in a residence hall or group housing facility...
s and a Chaplain-in-Residence. The dormatory has a certain reputation, due in part to its long corridors, of being more social but also being prone to vandalism. However, New South was recognized as the Georgetown Hall of the Year for the 2005-2006 academic year and recognized by The Voice as the Best Dorm to Live in 2006-2007. Current university president John J. DeGioia
John J. DeGioia
John J. "Jack" DeGioia became the 48th and current President of Georgetown University on July 1, 2001. Since graduating from the university in 1979, he has served both as a senior administrator and as a faculty member...
lived in New South while a student. The University mascot, Jack the Bulldog
Jack the Bulldog
Jack the Bulldog is the official mascot of the Georgetown University Hoyas athletics teams. Jack has been the name of at least four live Bulldogs since 1962, when the name first came into use. The current incarnation of Jack is an English Bulldog born in 2003 whose full name is John S. Carroll....
, lives on the 4th floor with Jesuit-in-Residence Father Steck.
Village C West
Alumni Square (Village B)
Alumni Square is located just outside the University main gates. The building complex was completed in 1980, and comprises four buildings: Groves, Beh, McBride and McCahill, named after Georgetown alumni. The complex is constructed around a grassy courtyard with shade trees, park benches and a brick walkway from O Street to N Street.Kennedy, McCarthy and Reynolds Halls
These buildings were comprise the Southwest Quad, which was completed in 2003.Gewirz Student Center