PRE-ARRIVAL INFORMATION

SPECIALIZED SUMMER PROGRAM ORIENTATION

MAY 26, 2008, 5:00 PM, WCL 6TH FLOOR

A general orientation of the Specialized Summer Program will be held on Monday, May 26th at 5 pm on the 6th floor of the Washington College of Law. Students will be able to pick up reading materials, register to attend the different special events as well as make changes in their course selection. This will be your first opportunity to meet the other participants and to start off the program. We look forward to seeing you there!

WASHINGTON D.C. METRO SYSTEM

First time in the D.C. Area Metro? Learn how to use it:

To enter or exit a Metro station, you need a computerized fare card,
available at vending machines near the entrance.
The machines take nickels, dimes, quarters, and bills from $1 to $20;
they can return up to $5.00 in change (coins only). The vending machines labeled "Passes/Farecards" accept both cash and credit cards.
When you insert your card in the entrance gate, the time and location are recorded
on its magnetic tape, and your card is returned. Don't forget to snatch it up and keep
it handy; you have to reinsert your fare card in the exit gate at your destination,
where the fare will automatically be deducted.
The card will be returned if there's any value left on it. If you arrive at a destination
and your fare card doesn't have enough value, add what's necessary at the Exitfare
machines near the exit gate.

AMERICAN UNIVERSITY SHUTTLE

American University (AU) runs a shuttle from the Tenleytown-AU Metro stop to Main Campus and Washington College of Law (WCL).
Follow the directional signs when exiting the Metro.
The shuttle stop to Main Campus is located adjacent to the Tenleytown-AU Metro station. The shuttle stop to Washington College of Law is
located across the street and it stops to AU Main Campus. The map shows the Tenleytown-AU Metro Station and the shuttle stops to AU Main
Campus and WCL.

AIRPORT TO AMERICAN UNIVERSITY

Reagan National (DCA)*

*Highly recommended for first time visitors

This airport is the closest to the city center, and is the most convenient airport in terms of ground transportation, as the metro/subway has a stop outside the airport.

METRO:
www.mata.com

Trains stop at the concourse (Level 2 near terminals B and C. Follow signs to Metro. Free shuttles run between Terminal A (Northwest and TWA) and the Metro station. For schedule and hours please visit www.wmata.com

Take the yellow line towards Gallery Place –Chinatown.
Exit train at Gallery Place and take a redline train in the direction of Shady Grove.
Your stop is Tenleytown-American University. Alternatively, you can take the blue line toward Addison Road.
Exit the train at Metro Center and take a redline train in the direction of Shady Grove. Your stop is Tenleytown-American University. See www.wmata.com for schedule information.
Total Fare is $2.50 during rush hour Travel time: 40-45 minutes

TAXI:

Washington, DC, Virginia and Maryland taxicabs are available at the exits of each terminal. Dispatchers are available at the exits to assist passengers.

Approximate Fare: $15 plus tip one way to American University.

Dulles International (IAD)

By bus and Metro:

-Buses depart Dulles hourly from 6:35 a.m. to 11:35 p.m. on weekends.
-The bus brings you to the Rosslyn metro station.
-The bus costs $3. Have the exact amount because the drivers cannot make change. You can check the schedule at http://www.wmata.com/timetables/dc/5a.pdf
From the Rosslyn Metro station, take the orange line towards New Carollton.
Exit the train at Metro Center and take the red line in the direction of ShadyGrove.
Your stop is Tenleytown-AU.Metro fare is $1.95 during rush hour. Travel time: 30 minutes.See www.wmata.com for schedule information.
Total fare: $4.95 during rush hourTotal travel time: 1 hr 20 minutes.

By taxi:

Taxicab Dispatchers are on duty 24 hours a day at the East and West ramps on the lower level of the Main Terminal. Taxicabs accept American Express, Diners Club, MasterCard, Discover Card, and Visa, and provide transportation at metered rates to any destination in metropolitan Washington.

Approximate Fare: $51-58 plus tip one way to American University

Baltimore Washington International (BWI):

By Bus and Metro:

The BWI Express bus (No. B30) runs nonstop from BWI’s Concourse E to the Greenbelt metro line.
The bus departs every 40 minutes on the weekend beginning at 9:40 am until 10:50 pm.
Please see http://www.wmata.com/timetables/md/b30.pdf for more detailed times. The bus ride is $3. Have the exact amount because the drivers cannot make change.
From the Greenbelt subway/metro you take the green line train to the Fort Totten stop and change to get on the Red line towards Shady Grove. Your stop is Tenleytown-AU. Metro trains run frequently.
For schedule information go to www.wmata.com.Metro fare is $3.55 during rush hour.

Total Fare: $6.55 during rush hour Total travel time: 1 hr 45 mins.

By train and Metro:
Amtrak runs trains from BWI airport to the Union Station metro station. Times and fares vary, Monday through Friday is $6. Please check the website for the most up to date information. www.amtrak.com
From Union Street station take the red line in the direction of Shady Grove. Your stop is Tenleytown/AU. For schedule information go to www.wmata.com

By taxi:
The BWI taxi stand is located just outside of the baggage claim area of the Lower Level of the BWI Airport Terminal.Approximate Fare: $63 plus tip one way to downtown Washington

For all the arrivals above described the SuperShuttle can be another option:

SuperShuttle is a shared ride service in an 8 passenger van. It is more expensive option than public transportation, but they drop you off at your residence.

Fares coming from:

Ronal Reagan Airport (DCA): $12 plus tip to American University
Dulles International Airport (IAD): $27 plus tip to American University
Baltimore Washington International (BWI): $35 plus tip to American University

For more information visit their website at www.suppershuttle.com or call 1-800-BLUEVAN (1-800-258-3826) to arrange service. After hours, call 1-800-258-3826.