Affinity Housing

Affinity Housing presents the opportunity for students at the George Washington University to define and create their own living community around their particular needs and interests. This is a great opportunity for registered student organizations, athletic groups, and academic groups to live together, but Affinity groups are not required to be tied to organization or department.

All members of an affinity group will play a role in leading and crafting the shared experiences of their community. Affinity communities have the opportunity to receive programmatic support to build connections among themselves and the larger residential community, as well as the intentional support from residential staff. Although each Affinity has a different focus and structure determined by the group, the goals of these communities are to:

Encourage active engagement in community creation
Enhance student’s overall educational experiences and sense of community
Foster learning through group discussion, activities, and communal living
Encourage support and respect of self, community, and society.

All affinities are located within the District House residence hall on the north and south ends of the building.

If you're a current Affinity resident who questions about affinity living, please contact your Community Coordinators for District House.

District House North Affinity Dimensions

District House South Affinity Dimensions

Frequently Asked Questions

What is an Affinity?

An Affinity is a themed living community within District House at GW, where students with shared interests can live together.

How many people can live in an Affinity?

Each Affinity requires a minimum of 16 members and can accommodate a maximum of 20 members.

How is cleaning managed?

Affinity spaces in District House are cleaned and restocked once a week by
facilities staff.

Trash must be bagged, and boxes should be broken down and placed near the
main elevators.
If the kitchen trash is full, residents are responsible for taking their own trash to
the trash chutes.

If trash accumulation becomes an issue, the following steps will be taken:

First and second warnings: Email notifications will be sent to all members.
Third warning: A mandatory meeting will be held with all Affinity members.
Continued non-compliance: Cleaning services (including restocking of
supplies) may be revoked for the semester or the entire academic year. Fines
may also be imposed.

What is an Affinity liaison?

An Affinity Liaison is a designated representative who helps coordinate
community events and ensures effective communication between the Affinity and
the university.

Starting in Fall 2025, Affinity Liaisons will receive a $500 housing rate reduction per
semester if they fulfill these responsibilities:

Reside in the designated affinity space.
Serve as the primary contact for Community Coordinators and the Graduate Affinity
Coordinator.
Schedule and attend one affinity-wide meeting per semester with staff.
Plan and organize one affinity-exclusive bonding event per semester.
Collaborate with a Community Engagement Assistant to host one building-wide
event per semester.
Participate in Affinity Kickoff events each semester.
Share updates and communications from District House staff as needed.

Note: Failure to meet these expectations in Fall 2025 will result in losing the $500 housing credit for Spring 2026.

How do I sign up for an Affinity?

To propose an idea for an Affinity or to become an affinity liaison, you must submit the Affinity Application. The application closes on TBD.

If you would like to join an affinity that is already created, you can do so on your housing application when it opens.