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International Student & Scholar Housing Resources

This page lists a variety of off-campus and temporary housing resources for Georgetown University's international student and scholar community.

Temporary Housing

On-Campus Housing Closings

Permanent Off-Campus Housing

Tips on Finding Housing

Please view results from the 2007-2008 Int'l Off-Campus Housing Survey

New at OIP: Join the International Housing Search 2008-2009 Facebook Group and discuss housing openings and opportunities with current international students!
Group Name: International Housing Search 2008-2009
Network: Georgetown

Temporary Housing
Are you looking for temporary housing before you begin your apartment search or during a Georgetown holiday? Please see the list of nearby hotels and hostels. Please also consider these temporary housing tips.

Hotels
Hotels are very expensive in Washington. Though it is possible to find a hotel room upon arrival, we encourage you to make advance reservations. It is important to consider the location of the hotel and its proximity to a Metro stop or main bus line. Please note that a hotel tax is assessed in addition to the marked or listed room rate.

Hostels
Guest-houses or hostels are often less expensive than hotels. Please make reservations at least three to four weeks in advance.

On-Campus Housing Closings

Georgetown campus apartments and residence halls are closed for the summer and for the winter holidays. Please refer to the Main Campus Housing web site for updated information on closing dates. We advise all students living on-campus to make temporary housing arrangements well in advance.

Permanent Off-Campus Housing

Due to space limitations, Georgetown unfortunately does not offer on-campus housing for graduate students, graduate level exchange students or scholars.  However, Georgetown's Office of Off-Campus Housing (OCH) offers resources to assist you in your search for housing. Visit their website and other D.C. area housing-classifieds websites listed below prior to your arrival in the United States to research prices and locations. We recommend that you DO NOT enter into a contract with any landlord for housing before arriving and viewing the property. Plan to arrive at least one week prior to the start of your program to conduct your housing search.

Housing Search Options:

1. Visit Georgetown's Office of Off-Campus Housing (OCH) for housing links, realtor listings, pricing and neighborhood information, and tips to finding houses and apartments around the city! Off-Campus Housing 101, a GU housing search resource provides links to search listings and Georgetown University's new Roommate Finder.

2. FREE housing listings in local newspapers and online resources: Craigslist DC: Local classifieds and forums for 450 cities worldwide - community moderated, and largely free; The Sublet; The Washington Post; Washington City Paper; Washington Intern Student Housing (WISH): Houses interns working in the Washington, DC metro area.

3. Join Facebook! Please join the International Housing Search Facebook Group and gain access to a Georgetown international student and scholar housing message board. Group Name: International Housing Search 2008-2009, Network: Georgetown

Tips on Finding Housing

Housing costs vary considerably, depending upon a number of variables which include location, type of housing, number of bedrooms, and whether or not utilities (gas, electricity, water, etc.) are included in the rent. Typical apartment buildings offer one and two-bedroom apartments. Some will offer efficiencies/studios (one room apartment). Very few offer three-bedroom apartments. Housing immediately around the University is more costly while housing in the surrounding suburbs is cheaper.

Once a suitable apartment has been located, you may be required to pay a "security deposit" when you sign your lease. A security deposit is an amount of money, typically equal to one month's rent, that will be held by the apartment manager until you move out of the apartment. The security deposit is used to pay for the repair of any damages that may have occurred while you were living there. [Please note: When you move into an apartment, make sure you look around carefully for any damage that already exists and report it to the apartment manager so they will not attempt to charge you for this damage.] Any unused portion of the security deposit will be returned to you.

Please note: For a more in-depth discussion of housing options and tips please refer to Georgetown's Office of Off-Campus Housing.