Washington, DC is home to some of the nation's most recognized colleges and universities, welcoming prospective students, families, alumni, faculty and academic travelers throughout the year.
Whether your plans include a campus tour, orientation, move-in weekend, graduation, family visit, academic conference or university event, Kellogg Conference Hotel Capitol Hill offers a comfortable place to stay while visiting schools throughout the District.
Best of all, guests visiting Gallaudet University are already there. Kellogg Conference Hotel is located directly on Gallaudet's historic campus, providing an especially convenient home base for university visits while keeping other Washington, DC institutions within reach.
Book NowFor guests visiting Gallaudet University, it is difficult to get closer than Kellogg Conference Hotel Capitol Hill. The hotel is located directly on Gallaudet's historic 99-acre campus in Northeast Washington, DC.
Gallaudet University is internationally recognized for education, research and scholarship centered on Deaf and hard-of-hearing people, language and culture. Visitors come to campus throughout the year for prospective-student visits, university events, academic programs, conferences, family visits, commencement and other important occasions.
Staying on campus makes it easier to focus on the reason for your visit. Instead of commuting across Washington before or after a busy day, guests can return to comfortable accommodations in the same campus environment they came to experience.
While you are here, take time to explore Gallaudet's historic grounds and learn more about the university's remarkable place in American education and Deaf history.
Visiting Gallaudet for:
Campus tours • Family visits • University events • Academic programs • Conferences • Commencement • Alumni visits
Howard University welcomes prospective students, families, alumni and visitors to its campus in Northwest Washington, DC.
Founded in 1867, Howard is one of the nation's most prominent historically Black universities and has played an extraordinary role in American education, culture, public service and civil rights.
Prospective students and their families can experience the university through campus visits designed to introduce guests to Howard's academic programs, admissions process, financial aid and student life. Throughout the year, the university also attracts visitors for orientation, commencement, Homecoming, athletic events, performances, lectures and alumni gatherings.
For families making more than one college visit during a trip to Washington, Howard can also be easily incorporated into a broader university tour of the capital.
Visiting Howard for:
Campus tours • Prospective-student visits • Orientation • Homecoming • Commencement • Alumni events • University programs
Located in Washington's Brookland neighborhood, The Catholic University of America offers another distinctive campus experience within the nation's capital.
The university's 173-acre campus is the largest university campus in Washington, DC, providing prospective students and families with a traditional campus setting while remaining connected to everything the city offers.
Catholic University welcomes visitors for information sessions and walking tours, along with open houses and other programs for prospective and admitted students. Families also travel to campus throughout the year for orientation, move-in, performances, athletic events, family visits and commencement.
Its Northeast Washington location makes Catholic University particularly relevant for guests who want to combine a university visit with time at Gallaudet or other destinations on this side of the District.
Visiting Catholic University for:
Campus tours • Open houses • Admitted-student visits • Family visits • Performances • University events • Commencement
The George Washington University offers a distinctly urban university experience from its primary Foggy Bottom campus.
Rather than being separated from the city around it, GW's campus is woven into Washington itself, placing students and visitors close to government institutions, museums, cultural attractions and some of the capital's most recognizable landmarks.
Prospective students and families travel to GW for campus visits and admissions programs, while the university's location and extensive academic community bring additional visitors for orientation, move-in, commencement, conferences, lectures, performances and other university events.
If you are planning a Washington, DC college tour, GW also pairs naturally with sightseeing. A campus visit can become part of a day that includes the National Mall, Smithsonian museums or other destinations in central Washington.
Visiting GW for:
Campus visits • Admissions events • Orientation • Family visits • Academic programs • Commencement • University events
Georgetown University has been part of Washington, DC for more than two centuries, and visitors now have multiple university locations they may encounter during a stay in the capital.
The historic Hilltop Campus in Georgetown welcomes prospective undergraduate students and families for information sessions, student-led tours and other admissions experiences. The campus is also a destination for university events, athletics, alumni gatherings, commencement and visits with current students.
Georgetown's growing Capitol Campus provides another important university presence closer to Capitol Hill and Union Station. This downtown campus includes academic and convening spaces serving programs connected to law, public policy, sustainability and other fields.
Because Georgetown's programs span multiple Washington locations, visitors should confirm which campus or building they need before setting out for an event or appointment.
Visiting Georgetown for:
Campus tours • Admissions programs • Family visits • Alumni events • Academic programs • Georgetown Law • Commencement • University events
American University offers a traditional campus environment in Northwest Washington while connecting students to the professional, cultural and civic opportunities of the nation's capital.
Prospective students and families can visit AU for information sessions and guided campus tours, providing an opportunity to learn about academics, student life and the university experience firsthand. Admitted-student programs and special visit opportunities provide additional reasons for families to travel to Washington throughout the academic year.
Visitors also come to American University for move-in, commencement, performances, lectures, athletic events, academic programs and family visits.
American University's main campus is located along Massachusetts Avenue NW, while the Washington College of Law is nearby in Tenleytown. As with other multi-location universities in Washington, checking the location of your specific program or event before leaving the hotel can make your visit easier.
Visiting American University for:
Campus tours • Admitted-student events • Family visits • Academic programs • Performances • Commencement • Washington College of Law
With several universities located throughout the District, Washington, DC is an excellent destination for families considering more than one school.
If you are planning multiple campus visits, allow enough time to experience each university beyond the formal tour. Explore the surrounding neighborhood, walk the campus, visit student spaces when available and give prospective students time to imagine what everyday life might feel like there.
It is also worth leaving some flexibility between appointments. Washington is a busy city, and travel times can vary depending on traffic, public transportation, university events and the time of day.
When possible, group universities geographically and avoid scheduling tours too close together. A little extra time between visits can turn a rushed college tour into a much more useful experience for the entire family.
College travel does not end after a student chooses a school.
Families return to Washington throughout the academic year for orientation, move-in and move-out, family weekends, performances, athletic events, academic ceremonies and, eventually, graduation.
Alumni return for reunions, Homecoming and university traditions. Faculty, speakers and academic professionals visit for conferences, lectures, research and collaborative programs. Friends and family travel to Washington simply to spend time with students they may not have seen in months.
Major university weekends can bring increased demand for accommodations throughout the city, particularly around commencement and other signature events. Planning your stay early can provide more flexibility when choosing dates and room types.
Whatever brings you to a Washington university, building a little extra time into your trip also gives you the opportunity to enjoy the museums, monuments, dining and neighborhoods that make studying—and visiting—in the nation's capital such a distinctive experience.
Your University Visit Starts on a University Campus
Kellogg Conference Hotel Capitol Hill offers something especially fitting for a Washington, DC college visit: your hotel is itself located on a university campus.
Set on the historic grounds of Gallaudet University, Kellogg provides a comfortable setting for prospective students, parents, families, alumni, faculty and other academic travelers visiting institutions throughout Washington.
For Gallaudet visitors, staying on campus offers exceptional convenience. For guests traveling elsewhere in the District, Kellogg provides a quieter home base with access to Capitol Hill, Union Station and destinations throughout Washington.
Between university visits, you can also explore nearby Union Market or make time for the National Mall, Smithsonian museums and other Washington attractions.
Whether you are helping someone choose a university, returning for an important campus milestone or simply visiting a student who already calls Washington home, Kellogg Conference Hotel Capitol Hill gives you a comfortable place to begin and end your trip.
