Information for Arriving Students
  • Getting to the Center
  • Move-In
  • Orientation

The UCDC Center is located on Scott Circle, a few blocks north of the White House.

Our address is here.

UC Washington Center 1608 Rhode Island Avenue, NW Washington, DC, 20036

There are three major airports that are close to DC, all of which have several options of ground transportation to get you to UCDC:

From Ronald Reagan/National Airport

  • Taxis: Taxis are located curbside throughout the airport. Approximate rate is $18-20.

  • Ride share: Ride share is available from the airport entrances. Approximate rate is $17-25.

  • Metro: Take the Blue Line from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Farragut West, which is walking distance to the center.

From Dulles International Airport:

  • Taxis: The Washington Flyer Taxi is the only taxi company that travels from Dulles Airport, and can be found in the ground transportation center near baggage claim. Approximate rate is $56.

  • Ride share: Ride share is available from the airport entrances. Approximate rate is $60.

  • Public Transportation:

    • Silver Line Express Bus runs directly from Dulles International Airport to Wiehle-Reston East Metro Station. You can then take the Silver Line to Farragut North, which is a metro station within walking distance (~15 minute walk). Fare for the bus is $5 (cash or credit card), and the fare from Wiehle-Reston to Farragut West is $6.

    • ​Additionally, Metrobus 5A travels to L’Enfant Plaza, which is on the Orange and Blue Lines, both of which travel to Farragut West. The fare is $6.

From Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshal Airport:

  • Taxis: The taxi stand is located just outside of baggage claim. Approximate rate is $90.

  • Ride share: Ride share is available from the airport entrances. Approximate rate is $60.

  • Trains: MARC and Amtrak trains provide free shuttle service to the BWI Marshall Rail Station, from which you can take MARC or Amtrak trains to Union Station, which is off of the Red Line. Take Union Station to Dupont Circle or Farragut North, which are both walking distance from the center. The MARC Penn Line is a commuter train, which only run during the weekdays and cost $6. See the Amtrak website for fares.

Residential Life staff will have tables set up in the lobby during scheduled check-in hours from 8 AM - 10 PM during the move-in dates. It is your responsibility to arrive during scheduled check-in hours. If you miss the scheduled check-in hours, the Security Officer on duty will issue your access items, but you will need to see a Residential Life staff to complete your check-in. If you move in the night after 10 PM, you need to come down to the lobby during scheduled check-in hours. If you move in during the night on the last day of move-in, you need to come to the 4th floor Residential Life Office (room 413) during posted business hours to complete your check-in.

Students are also required to attend a mandatory (residential and academic) orientation session during move-in weekend. See the Academic Calendar for these and other academic dates.