Campuses of George Washington University, Academic complex in Foggy Bottom, Washington, D.C.
The Campuses of George Washington University are an architectural ensemble spread across the Foggy Bottom neighborhood of Washington, D.C., with two additional locations in Mount Vernon and Virginia. The main campus mixes historic brick buildings with newer construction, arranged along wide walkways and open green spaces.
The university was founded in 1821 and moved several times during the 19th century before settling in Foggy Bottom in the early 1900s. The neighborhood, which was then a working-class district, changed considerably as the institution grew around it.
The University Yard is an open green space at the heart of the main campus, bordered by brick buildings like Corcoran Hall and Lisner Hall. Students sit on the grass, eat lunch, or meet between classes, giving the yard the feel of a small neighborhood square.
The main campus sits in central Washington, D.C., within easy walking distance of the Foggy Bottom Metro station. Some buildings are restricted to students and staff, so it is worth checking which areas are open to the public before you visit.
The main campus borders the World Bank, the International Monetary Fund, and the State Department, so students walk past some of the world's most powerful institutions on their daily routes. This proximity also means that many students complete internships just steps from their classrooms.
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