Locations
Locations
Whether you attend class in Washington, D.C., or at one of our three locations in Virginia, or earn your degree online, the College’s programs provide you with the flexibility and convenience you need to pursue your career goals.
Regardless of the location or format, you will still reap the benefits of learning firsthand from the best of Washington’s experts.
Alexandria Education Center
413 John Carlyle Street, Suite 250
Alexandria, VA 22314
(703) 299-0297 | alexdesk@gwu.edu
Garage Entrance: 1925 Ballenger Avenue,
Alexandria, VA 22314
Featuring a community counseling center, 11 classrooms, art gallery & studio space, this center is conveniently located four blocks from the King Street Metro Station, accessible by the blue and yellow lines.
You can also reach the center from major roadways such as I-395 and the George Washington Parkway. Metered street parking is available or you can park in the building’s garage. Parking is $5 per hour; $10 per day; $5 per evening (after 5 p.m.); $135 per month and you will find the garage entrance at 1925 Ballenger Avenue, Alexandria, VA 22314.
Center Hours
- Monday - Thursday: 9:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.
- Friday: 9:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.
(However, if no classes are scheduled the Center closes at 5:30 p.m.) - Saturday: 8:30 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
- Sunday and GW holidays: CLOSED
- Directions by Car
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From I-395 North/South: East on Duke Street approximately 3 miles. Turn right at the light on to John Carlyle Street and go to the end of the circle. Continue on John Carlyle Street and turn right on to Ballenger Avenue.
From I-495: Exit 2B to Telegraph Road North. Turn right onto Duke Street (Route 236 East). Turn right at the light on to John Carlyle Street and go to the end of the circle. Continue on John Carlyle Street and turn right on to Ballenger Avenue.
From George Washington Parkway North/South: West on Duke Street approximately 1/2 mile. Turn left at the light on to John Carlyle Street and go to the end of the circle. Continue on JohnCarlyle Street and turn right on to Ballenger Avenue.
- Directions by Metro
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From the King Street Metro Station: The Center is located approximately 3 blocks from the King Street Metro Station, accessible by the Blue and Yellow lines. Exit the metro to Diagonal Road and turn right. Walk to Duke Street and turn left (east) at the light. Turn right on to John Carlyle Street at the next light. Walk to the end of the circle. The Center entrance faces the circle. Take the elevator to the 2nd floor.
Street Entrance: GW’s street entrance faces the circle. Take the elevator up to the 2nd floor.
Parking: There is 2-hour metered parking until 9 p.m. around the circle and on adjacent streets, and a parking garage under the building. Meter parking is enforced Monday-Saturday. Sunday is free.
Parking Garage Entrance: Continue on John Carlyle Street past the circle to Ballenger Avenue. Turn right on to Ballenger Avenue, then right at 1925 Ballenger Avenue into the garage. Follow the signs to Retail Elevator/GW and take it up to the 2nd floor.
From the King Street Metro Station: The Center is located approximately 3 blocks from the King Street Metro Station, accessible by the Blue and Yellow lines. Exit the metro to Diagonal Road and turn right. Walk to Duke Street and turn left (east) at the light. Turn right on to John Carlyle Street at the next light. Walk to the end of the circle. The Center entrance faces the circle. Take the elevator to the 2nd floor.
Street Entrance: GW’s street entrance faces the circle. Take the elevator up to the 2nd floor.
Parking: There is 2-hour metered parking until 9 p.m. around the circle and on adjacent streets, and a parking garage under the building. Meter parking is enforced Monday-Saturday. Sunday is free.
Parking Garage Entrance: Continue on John Carlyle Street past the circle to Ballenger Avenue. Turn right on to Ballenger Avenue, then right at 1925 Ballenger Avenue into the garage. Follow the signs to Retail Elevator/GW and take it up to the 2nd floor.
Arlington Education Center
950 N. Glebe Road
Arlington, VA 22203
(703) 248-6200 | arldesk@gwu.edu
The center features 24,000 square feet of learning space with computer labs, a homework lab, student and faculty lounges, and fully equipped meeting rooms and classrooms. Easily accessible from the Ballston Metro Station (serviced by the orange and silver lines), you can also access the center from major roads such as U.S. 50, I-66 and I-395. The Atlantic Parking Garage located under the building is the closest lot and charges $8 for the first hour; $15 for 2 hours; $17 for the daily max; $4 to park after 3 p.m. with GW stamp validation; or $117 per month. There is also a parking lot nearby at the Ballston Mall and metered street parking.
Center Hours
- Monday - Thursday: 9:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.
- Friday: 9:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.
(However, if no classes are scheduled the Center closes at 5:30 p.m.) - Saturday: 8:30 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
- Sunday and GW Holidays: CLOSED
CPS Programs in Arlington
- Information Technology Bachelor’s Degree Completion Program
- Cybersecurity Strategy and Information Management Master of Professional Studies
- Homeland Security Master of Professional Studies
- Homeland Security Bachelor’s Degree Completion
- Sustainable Urban Planning Master of Professional Studies
- Sustainable Urban Planning Graduate Certificate
Virginia Science & Technology Campus (VSTC)
Located in Virginia’s technology corridor on 120 acres in Ashburn, VSTC is home to a variety of programs and opportunities to advance the frontiers of knowledge. The campus is accessible via major roads such as I-66 and Route 7. You can also take the VSTC shuttle from our Foggy Bottom Campus or the Wiehle Express from the Wiehle-Reston East Metrorail station.
(571) 553-8200 | vstc@gwu.edu
There are three buildings on campus that house our programs:
Exploration Hall
20101 Academic Way
Ashburn, VA 20147
Innovation Hall
45085 University Drive
Ashburn, VA 20147
Enterprise Hall
44983 Knoll Square
Ashburn, VA 20147