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Neither the building management nor The Washington Center has enough storage space to hold all the packages students may want to send before their arrival. Changes in air travel can make it difficult to fly with a large number of suitcases. Here are some suggestions that might help in planning which items you bring on the plane and which items to have family or friends ship after your arrival. Remember that you will be responsible for replacement of all paper products (tissues, napkins, toilet paper) and any burnt out light bulbs.

Note: all apartments come with basic cooking utensils.

Items to Bring With You

• Alarm clock
• Casual attire (one to three outfits)
• Business attire (one to three outfits)
• Set of towels and twin-sized linens
• One to two pillows
• Hair dryer/curling iron
• Toiletries
• Toilet paper
• Cosmetics
• Umbrella
• Key chain (for apartment key)
• First-aid kit
• School supplies
• Phone card or calling card
• Backpack or briefcase
• Checkbook or check card
• Credit card
• Hangers
• Cell phone (if you want to bring one)
• Computer and wireless router (if you want to bring one-not all housing locations require a router for wireless service)

Items to Ship or Purchase After You Arrive

• Formal attire
• Casual attire
• Business attire
• Additional towels or linens
• Stamps and stationary
• Planner/calendar
• Laundry supplies
• Dish washing supplies
• Extra lamp
• Extension cords
• Surge protectors
• Radio/CD Player
• CDs
• DVD player
• Movies or DVDs

Transportation from the Airport

SuperShuttle

Door-to-door service from Washington Dulles International, Reagan National and Baltimore Washington International Airports. Call 24 hours in advance for reservations at (800) 258-3826.

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Washington Flyer

Coach bus service from Washington Dulles Airport to Falls Church Metro Station.

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Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (Metro)

Provides Metrorail and bus service throughout the Washington Metropolitan area. Call (202) 637-7000 for more information on bus/rail routing, schedules, parking and more.

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Metro bus service is also available from Baltimore Washington International airport to the Greenbelt Metro station and from Washington Dulles International Airport to the Rosslyn Metro station. These services should only be used if you have a small amount of luggage. 

Links To Washington, D.C., Airports

• Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)
• Baltimore Washington International Airport (BWI)
• Reagan National Airport (DCA)