Multiple photos of GW including a girl in Kogan Plaza, the George mascot, and Mount Vernon fountain

Spring 2022 Return to Campus

The George Washington University will allow some in-person activities, gatherings and events to resume on Sunday, Jan. 30, 2022. All in-person activities will fully resume on Monday, Jan. 31, 2022.

Operating Adjustments through January 31

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Campus Life

All residence halls are open, the university has resumed in-person classes and large venues, such as Lisner Auditorium, will host events. Masks are required for all indoor spaces.

Food and Drink

GW's open dining plan gives students access to food and groceries from more than 105 dining partners concentrated on our campuses and in our surrounding neighborhoods. Please check the websites listed below for current operating hours.

Mount Vernon Express Shuttle

The Vern Express is limited to those with GWorld access only. The VSTC shuttle is operating under a modified schedule. For schedules, visit the Transportation website.

For information about faculty and staff monthly and occasional parking, visit the Business Services website, email [email protected] or call 202-994-7199.

Outside of Potomac House

The following measures are being implemented to reduce the density of on-campus occupancy of residential students for their health and safety:

Students will share a bedroom with, at most, one other student.
Each student will share a bathroom with at most three other students.
Bunk beds have been removed from all units.

Dancing on Kogan Plaza

GW community members may book event spaces through the GW Venues website, which provides a comprehensive list of bookable spaces, including venues, outdoor spaces, study spaces, classrooms and residence hall community rooms.

The GW Venues site also provides information on how to book event spaces at the Mount Vernon and Virginia Science and Technology campuses as well as at the Virginia Academic Centers.

Guests are required to follow GW's visitors protocol.

Boats on an international river

Subject to travel risk and safety review and destination country risk and guidelines, in the fall, the GW Office for Study Abroad will offer limited programming through GW-branded programs. Please visit the Office of the Study Abroad for Academic Year 2021-2022 FAQs or contact [email protected] for individualized guidance for the 2021-22 academic year.

George's Army at a GW basketball game

Games and events hosted by GW Athletics will be conducted without capacity limits fall 2021. All schedules will be released on GWsports.com when ready.

Students on bikes in a cycling class

The Lerner Health & Wellness Center is fully opened. Group fitness, personal training, intramural sports and club sport programming services will be offered. Visit Lerner's website for operating hours and other information.