TWC Residential & Academic Facility at NoMa

Address

1005 3rd Street, NE, Washington, D.C.  20002

Get directions [3]

See video [4]

See photos [5]

See walk score [6]

 

Check-InYou must go to the Residential and Academic Facility at NoMa to check-in and pick up your apartment keys. When you get to there go to the front desk. They will direct you to the check-in area for The Washington Center.

ParkingSemester parking is limited. If you need parking privileges during your stay in D.C., you must first submit a Parking Request Form. Parking Request Forms must be submitted at least seven (7) days prior to your check-in date. Due to a limited number of spaces, only those receiving approval, in writing, will receive parking permits upon check-in. The cost of parking averages to $5 a day. Log on to the Student Portal [2] and submit a Parking Request Form.

 

Description of Services

Closest Metro Station Walking Distance to Metro Parking - outside of permitted cars 24 Hour Front Desk Live in Student Services Staff Grocery Store Location Modest Fitness Facility Summer Only Pool Washer and Dryer in Apartment Internet Apartment Types

NoMa-Gallaudet/Red Line 3 blocks Limited Yes Yes Harris Teeter - 3 blocks Yes No Yes Wireless 2 Bedroom/2 Bath (4 people) Very limited number of singles

 

Metro Directions to the Residential and Academic Facility

• Take the RED LINE to the NoMa-Gallaudet U stop
• Take the M St. Exit
• Turn left on M St.
• Turn right on 3rd St.
• The building will be on your left between L and K Sts.

Shipping ItemsYour housing facility will not hold packages for you before you arrive and packages should not be sent to The Washington Center. If you are going to ship supplies to your housing facility, please bring essential items with you, and have the rest of your items shipped once you arrive and receive your apartment assignment.

Late ArrivalsIf you plan to check-in other than the designated date or time, please fax your completed late arrival form [7] to Student Services at (202) 238-7700 or email housing@twc.edu [8] with your information.

 

The Washington Center will then provide you with further instructions detailing where to go and who to see based on your arrival time and date.

 

Services & Amenities

The RAF at NoMa housing facility are fully furnished, apartment style accommodations. Provided within each apartment is furniture- including a standard twin size bed, dresser, couch and dining set- pots, pans, dishes, silverwear, coffee maker and toaster. All the units have full size kitchens with refridgerators, microwaves and dishwashers. The living room has a TV and the apartments are equiped with wireless internet and local phone service.

 

Each unit has its own washer and dryer and controled air conditioning/heating units. Also provided are irons and ironing board, vacuum cleaner and mop.

 

Amenities of the building include 24 hour front desk service, computer lab, gym, dry cleaning service and shuttle service.

 

TWC Residential Facility at Solaire

Address1150 Ripley Street, Silver Spring, MD 20910

Get directions [10]

See video [11]
See photos [12]
See walk score [13]

Please do not call building management. Should you have any questions regarding your stay, please call Student Services at (202) 469-8083 or email us [8].

 

Check-InYou must go to the Residential Facility at Solaire to check-in and pick up your apartment keys. When you get there go to the front desk. They will direct you to the check-in area for The Washington Center.

 

ParkingSemester parking is limited. If you need parking privileges during your stay in D.C., you must first submit a Parking Request Form, which can be submitted in the student portal [2]. Parking Request Forms must be submitted at least seven (7) days prior to your check-in date. Due to a limited number of spaces, only those receiving approval, in writing, will receive parking permits upon check-in. Cost for parking is approximately $5 a day. Log on to the Student Portal [2] and submit a Parking Request Form.

 

Description of Services

Closest Metro Station Walking Distance to Metro Parking - outside of permitted cars 24 Hour Front Desk Live in Student Services Staff Grocery Store Location Modest Fitness Facility Summer Only Pool Washer and Dryer in Apartment Internet Apartment Types	Silver Spring/Red Line 4 blocks Limited Yes Yes Safeway/3 blocks Yes Yes Yes Hardline and wireless 2 bedroom/2 Bath (4 people)

Shipping Items

Your housing facility will not hold packages for you before you arrive and packages should not be sent to The Washington Center. If you are going to ship supplies to your housing facility, please bring essential items with you and have the rest of your items shipped once you arrive and receive your apartment assignment

 

Late ArrivalsIf you plan to check-in other than the designated date or time, please fax your completed late arrival form [7] to Student Services at (202) 238-7700 or email housing@twc.edu [8] with your information.

 

The Washington Center will then provide you with further instructions detailing where to go and who to see based on your arrival time and date.

 

Services & Amenities

The Residential Facility at Solaire has fully furnished, apartment style accommodations. Provided within each apartment is furniture - including a standard twin bed, couch and dining set - pots, pans, dishes, silverwear, coffee maker and toaster. All the units have standard size kitchens with refridgerators, microwaves and dishwashwers. The living room has a TV and the apartment is equiped with wireless internet.

 

Each unit has its own washer and dryer and controlled air conditioning/heating units. Also provided are iron and ironing board, vacuum cleaner and mop.

 

Amenities of the building include 24 hour front desk concierge service, a theater room, a lounge area, a gameroom with pool table, a business center with Mac and PC computers, a roof area deck, a summer only pool, gym and dry cleaning service.

Visit the Website [14]

 

Parking

The Residential and Academic Facility at NoMa [6] and the Residential Facility at Solaire [13] both have high walk scores and parking is limited. Generally speaking, Washington, D.C. is a very walkable city and there are a good number of people in the city that do not own cars. Also, there are short-term car rental options such as Zipcar [15] and Car2go [16]. That is why it is not necessary to bring a car with you to Washington, D.C.

 

If you would like to bring a car, you must log on to the Student Portal [2] and submit a Parking Request Form, prior to your arrival, to receive approval to park a car at your housing facility. Parking is limited and therefore not guaranteed. The Office of Student Services will make every attempt to grant your request.

If your parking request is approved, there is a monthly rate per parking space, which must be paid by check-in day. All guests must register their vehicles with property management upon arrival. You will need to use the designated parking area and follow all building parking procedures. Vehicles that are not registered or are not parked correctly (e.g., parked in a reserved spot, blocking another space) are subject to tow at the vehicle owner's expense.

The Washington Center assumes no liability for damage, tickets, or towing that may occur to your vehicle or to one that belongs to any of your visitors. If you are granted parking, please remember to return parking decals/hangtags and garage passes to building management when you checkout. If you fail to return any parking passes upon your departure, a fee will be added to your damage bill. Please ask an Alumni in Residence for information detailing the replacement cost of parking decals/hangtags and garage passes.

 

Parking Request FormThis form must be received at least seven (7) days prior to your official check-in day. By filling out this form, you understand that:

• You are requesting to bring a vehicle for the duration of your internship
• Parking is extremely limited and requesting parking does not guarantee that you will be granted parking
• You will be responsible for paying all costs and fees associated with parking if you are granted a space
• The Washington Center assumes no liability for damage, tickets, or towing that may occur to your vehicle or one that belongs to any of your guests
• It is your responsibility to be aware of and to obey the parking regulations set by management of the building in which your vehicle is parked

Please complete the parking request form by logging onto the Student Portal [2].

Guides & Forms

Housing Reservation ContractIn order to confirm a space in The Washington Center housing, you must submit this contract and the $300 housing security deposit no less than six (6) weeks prior to your check-in date. If you are admitted within six (6) weeks of the check-in date, this contract and housing security deposit are due within five (5) working days. Please complete your housing reservation on the Student Portal [2].

 

Roommate Agreement Guide

To help you and your roommates start off on the right foot, The Washington Center is providing you with this guide. It will hopefully assist you and your roommates in getting to know each other and in setting out some guidelines for your roommate relationship.

Download this document [17]

 

Late Arrival Form

Instructions for submitting this form:

1. Please complete the writeable PDF with your information.

2. When finished, please select submit.

3. Of the 2 email options, please select internet email.

4. Save the document as an fdf to your computer.

5. Email the document as an attachment to housing@twc.edu [8].

Download this document [18]

 

Housing Cancellation Policy

To cancel your housing reservation, you must submit notification, in writing, to housing@twc.edu [8]. No cancellations will be taken by phone or in-person by a member of The Washington Center’s staff. Any cancellation will automatically result in at least the loss of your $300 housing security deposit. Additional cancellation charges will be determined per this schedule and added to your bill.

 

Frequently Asked Questions on Housing

What does my housing fee cover? [19] How do I benefit from using TWC housing? [20] What factors do you consider when assigning housing? [21] Can I request a specific building? [22] How do you match roommates? [23] Can I request a specific roommate? [24] When will I know my roommate information? [25] When will I receive my housing assignment? [26] When will I be sent a Housing Reservation Form? [27] How do I submit my Housing Reservation Form? [28] How do I know if my Housing Reservation Form has been received? [29] How do I change my information on the Housing Reservation Form? [30] My school is paying for my housing; do I still need to pay a deposit? [31]

What is the purpose of the deposit? [32] Does TWC provide co-ed or family housing? [33] What's my mailing address? [34] What furnishings and amenities are included in my apartment? [35] Can I check in early? [36] What do I do if I arrive after 6pm on the check-in date? [37] How much is a parking spot? [38] How do I request a parking spot? [39] Who do I contact about my housing bill? [40] What is the average commute in D.C.? [41] Are students reimbursed for Metro fare to go to events, like programming or civic engagement activities? Or to travel to and from class and internship? [42] How do I become a Resident Assistant? [43]

What does my housing fee cover?The Washington Center provides furnished apartments – including your housewares – with a washer and dryer in each unit and amenities such as a fitness center. All of the utilities are covered as well as local phone, cable, and internet. Additionally, the apartment complexes are staffed with on-call Alumni in Residence staff member and are conveniently located to the Metro.

How do I benefit from using TWC housing?Using TWC housing affords you excellent results in several different ways:

• Guaranteed housing in one of the most expensive urban areas – just login to the Student Portal [2] and register for housing by the deadline.
• Established, trusted relationships with property owners allows you to avoid the stress of contracting short-term service for provided amenities – including local phone, furniture, internet, and utilities!
• Convenience in traveling, as all you need to bring to the Washington, D.C. area is your personal items. Everything else is taken care of!
• Easy access to your internship and local resources with TWC’s housing located close to Metro stops.
• Available assistance, 24 hours a day provided by professional Alumni in Residence staff.
• Social environment for after work, giving you the opportunity to live and interact with your fellow interns.

What factors do you consider when assigning housing?There are several factors involved when assigning housing to interns. The goal is to consider internship placement, roommate preference, term or quarter status, special needs and/or special requests.

Can I request a specific building? You may request to live in a specific building by logging in to the Student Portal [2].  Although every effort to accommodate your requests will be made, there is not a guarantee that it will be possible.

How do you match roommates?Roommates are matched according to a variety of factors. Unless you request a specific roommate, matches are primarily based on personal preferences included in the Student Portal [2]. Term or quarter status is also considered. Although every effort to accommodate your requests will be made, there is not a guarantee that it will be possible.

Can I request a roommate?Yes. You can request a roommate in the Student Portal [2]. Please make sure your requested roommate also includes your name on his/her form. To promote a welcoming atmosphere and enable students to meet many new people, The Washington Center does not place more than two students from the same institution in the same apartment.

When will I know my roommate information?Roommate information is not released prior to check-in.

When will I receive my housing assignment information?Housing assignments are sent via email to those who have submitted a completed Housing Reservation Form approximately 30 days prior to your check-in date. If you have submitted your form but have not received your housing assignment, please contact the housing office at housing@twc.edu [8]. Depending on housing availability, contracts may be accepted after the initial deadline. If you have missed the deadline, please contact the office immediately to determine if housing is still available.

When will I be sent a Housing Reservation Form?The Office of Student Services does not distribute housing information through postal mail. To reserve a space in TWC’s housing, you must submit a completed Housing Reservation Form at least six (6) weeks prior to your check-in date. Housing Reservation forms can be completed on the Student Portal. [2]

How do I submit my completed Housing Reservation Form? Simply log into the Student Portal [2], click on your program, and then start a housing application.

How can I find out if my Housing Reservation Form has been received? Once your Housing Reservation Form has been received, you will receive a confirmation email from TWC. If you have not received a confirmation email, please contact the housing office at housing@twc.edu [8].

How do I change information on my Housing Reservation Form?If you have already submitted your form but would like to make changes to your preferences or special request(s), please contact the housing office at housing@twc.edu [8]. Please note, although every effort to accommodate your requests will be made, there is not a guarantee that fulfilling requests will be possible.

My school/scholarship is paying for my housing. Do I still need to provide a Housing Security Deposit?Yes. Each intern, regardless of scholarship, must submit a Housing Security Deposit to reserve a space in TWC’s housing. Using a credit card for your deposit is encouraged, as your card will not be charged unless you have damages/lost items, or if you cancel your housing.

What is the purpose of the Housing Security Deposit?The housing security deposit secures your place in housing. The information is also held for any charges/damages, lost keys, etc., that an intern might incur within The Washington Center housing. If you cancel your housing reservation, you immediately forfeit your $300 housing security deposit.

A final charge amount will be determined after all charges are received from building management, which is at least 10 weeks after departure. Please note, any and all damages/charges to an apartment are divided among all occupants. Your credit card will not be charged unless damages/charges are assessed. Credit cards will be verified periodically for sufficient balance to cover the housing security deposit; grades will be withheld if there is an unpaid balance.

Do you provide co-ed apartments or family housing options?No. At this time, all apartment layouts are structured for single-sex occupancy. The Washington Center is currently unable to provide family housing options.

What is my new mailing address?Your mailing address is listed on your housing assignment letter, which is sent via email approximately 30 days prior to your check-in date. Housing assignments will only be sent to those students who have submitted a completed Housing Reservation Form.

Your specific apartment number is not released until check-in day, as that information can often change before your arrival. Please note, packages or mail sent to your building prior to check-in day will be turned away by management.

What kind of furnishings and amenities are included in my apartment?For information regarding what items and amenities are provided in The Washington Center’s housing, please view this webpage [44].

Can I check-in at my building before the official check-in date?No. The Washington Center hosts seminars between each semester/quarter throughout the year. Due to this revolving schedule, early arrival requests cannot be accommodated as there is little time to clean the apartments and have them ready for your arrival.

I will be arriving after 6:00 PM on check-in day. How can I check-in at my apartment building?If you are to arrive after the scheduled check-in date and time, you must submit a completed Late Arrival Form [45].

How much does a parking space cost?Parking fees vary from one building to another. Although parking fees are subject to change, the rates are currently at a maximum of $150 per month. Find out more about parking [46].

How do I request a parking space?To request a space, you must submit a completed Parking Request Form. Parking is limited and is assigned on a first-come, first-served basis; approval is not guaranteed. If your parking is approved, you will be informed via email approximately one week after your housing assignment has been sent to you. Find out more about parking [46].

I have a question about my housing bill. Who should I contact?Questions about your housing bill, scholarship or payments should be directed to the Finance Office at finance@twc.edu [47].

What is the average commute in Washington, D.C.?The average commute in Washington, D.C. is approximately 45 minutes each way. Since the Metro is usually the most efficient way to commute, The Washington Center is committed to providing Metro-accessible housing for students. All the properties are within a short walk to one or more Metro stops. All interns are responsible for all costs associated with traveling on the metro in order to get to all TWC events, activities, courses and internship.

For more information about the Metro transit system, rail and bus maps, or to plan your commute and/or other trips, you can visit the Washington Metro Area Transit Authority website [48].

 

Are students reimbursed for Metro fare?

No, interns are responsible for all costs associated with traveling on the metro in order to get to all TWC events, activities, courses and internship.

I’m interested in being an Alumni in Residence staff member. How can I apply?

If you are interested in applying to be a Alumni in Residence staff member, please email the housing office at housing@twc.edu [8]. Once your request has been received, you will receive a Alumni in Residence Position Description for review and Alumni in Residence Application to complete and submit to TWC.

Please note, in order to become a Alumni in Residence staff member with The Washington Center, you must have successfully completed your bachelor's degree prior to your official start date, and you cannot be a current intern.