Campus Guidebook 2016 FINAL - Wesley Theological Seminary

Wesley Theological Seminary
2016 CAMPUS GUIDE
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Welcome to Wesley! This guide is meant to be a resource for navigating life at
Wesley—an introduction to DC and our campuses. If you have any questions,
please contact the Office of Community Life.
Office of Community Life
4500 Massachusetts Ave. NW, T105
[email protected]
202-885-8694
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Table of Contents
Campus Map…………………………………………………………...………...6-7
Main Wesley Campus………………………………………...………....6
Mount Vernon Place Campus…………………………………………..7
Washington, DC………………………………………………………………….8-9
Map of the City…………………………………………………………...8
Getting Around the City………………………………………………....9
DC Metro………………………………………………………………………….10-12
Metro Map…………………………………………………………….…..10
Metro Rail & Metro Bus Fares…………………………………….…….11
On the Line……………………………………………………….……….12
Transportation…………………………………………………………..………..13-14
Airports…………………………………………………………………….13
Trains, Buses, Taxis & Cars…………………………………………...14
Local Services……………………………………………………………………15-21
General.…………………………………………………………………...15
Within Walking Distance………………………………………………...16-17
Churches………………………………………………………………….18
Grocery Stores…….……………………………………………………...19
Hospitals & Pharmacies………………………………………………....20
Auto Services & Repairs……….………………………………………..21
Entertainment……………………………………………………………………..22-27
Parks……………………………………………………………………….22
Museums & Monuments…………………………………………………23
Movie Theaters……………………………………………………………24
Shopping Malls……………………………………………………………25
Tourist Sites & Professional Sports……………………………………..26
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American University Services…………………………………………………..27-30
AU Campus Map…………………………………………………………27
Shuttle Map…………………………………………………………….... 28
Available to WTS Students……………………………………………...29
Restaurants, Banks & Stores…………………………………………...30-31
Wesley Services………………………………………………………………….32-35
Guest Housing……………………………………………………………32
Parking……………………….…………………………………………....33
Dining & Textbooks……………………………………………………....34
Library, Mailroom & IT-Support………………………………………....35
News……………………………………………………………………………….36
Helpful Websites………………………………………………………………….37
Important Dates…………………………………………………………………...38
Wesley Phone Numbers…………………………………………………………39
Emergency Phone Numbers…………………………………………………….40
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Campus Map:
Main Wesley Campus
Helpful tip #1: Wesley’s emergency notification system, Wesley Alerts, directly
sends registered users text messages and phone calls. We strongly encourage you to
register for Wesley Alerts. Examples of campus emergencies include closures for inclement weather or other unplanned reasons, and safety or security situations.
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Campus Map:
Wesley Downtown Campus
Helpful tip #2:
There is a lost
and found
located in the
library.
There are many ways to get from Main Campus to Wesley Downtown. This will help you
choose whether to drive, metro, or bus during rush hour.
Driving/biking: Turn right on Massachusetts Ave toward Ward Circle. You will follow
Massachusetts Ave through four traffic circles before reaching the Wesley Downtown Campus.
Metro: Take the Red line from Tenleytown station to the Gallery Place-Chinatown station. Exit using the Galleries (9th & G) exit and walk .5 miles south on 9th St. to MVS. Alternately, transfer to the Green or Yellow line. If you transfer at Gallery Place-Chinatown, take
the Green line toward Greenbelt or the Yellow Line toward Fort Totten. You can then walk
roughly .3 miles to Wesley Downtown.
Bus: Take the N4 bus toward Farragut Square from in front of campus
(Massachusetts and 45th street). Transfer at Farragut Square (the terminus)…
… to the G8 toward Avondale and get off at 11th & K Streets NW. Walk .2 miles
to MVS.
… to the DC Circulator toward Union Station and get off at New York Ave & 9th
Street NW. Walk .1 miles to Wesley Downtown..
Driving during non-rush hour, driving takes approximately 20 minutes and parking is availa7
ble at on-street meters or nearby parking garages.
Washington, DC:
Map of the City
Helpful tip #3: Gas is cheaper in Maryland or Virginia, than it is in DC.
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Washington, DC:
Getting Around the City
Getting around the city can seem daunting to the uninitiated. Here is a quick
guide to help you orient yourself on city streets.
Facts:
 The District is divided into four quadrants: Northwest (NW), Northeast
(NE), Southeast (SE), and Southwest (SW).
 The Capitol Building is the “center” of the city. That is, the numbers and
letters of streets extend out from that point.
 Lettered streets run east to west, approximately parallel to East and West
Capitol Streets.
 Once the lettered alphabet has ended, streets are named according to
the alphabet and the number of syllables (Adams, Bryant, Channing, then
later Aspen, Butternut, Cedar, etc.)
 Numbered streets run north to south, approximately parallel to North and
South Capitol Streets.
 Broad avenues are named for states (e.g. Massachusetts Ave), and run
diagonally across the city, connecting major points of interest.
 Where avenues intersect with each other or with streets, there are traffic
circles and each circle in the city has a name (e.g. Ward Circle).
 The District is also bounded by diagonal avenues: Western Ave, Eastern
Ave, and Southern Ave. Nearest to campus is Western Ave, once you
cross Western you are in Maryland.
 Washington, DC is roughly 60 square miles.
 The city was designed by Pierre Charles L’Enfant, based on plans of Paris and other European cities that Thomas Jefferson brought to America.
 The Washington Monument is the city’s tallest structure, though there is
no law prohibiting buildings based on its height nor the height of the Capitol Building (despite popular belief).
Helpful tip #4: Washington DC cop cars (metro police) always keep their
lights on when patrolling (to distinguish them from other squads such as park
police or capital police), so don’t be scared when seeing their lights.
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DC Metro:
Metro Map
Helpful tip #5: When using the Metro Rail escalator, stand on the right side
and walk on the left side, that way you do not stop the flow of traffic.
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DC Metro:
Metro Rail & Metro Bus Fares
Metrorail
 Metro fare is determined by the distance and time you are traveling.
 Metrorail fares range from a minimum of $1.75 to maximum of $5.90, depending
on your destination and the time of day (rush hour is more).
 Transfers are free for travel within Metrorail, and you can transfer to Metro bus
at a discount when using a SmarTrip card.
 You must purchase a SmarTrip card before boarding the train.
 SmarTrip cards are available at select metro stations, the Metro Center station,
Giant grocery stores, select CVS stores, and online at wmata.com.
 Metrorail runs: Sunday-Thursday: 5:30am-12:00am, and Friday-Saturday:
8:00am-2:00am
Metro bus
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The N4, and N6 buses stop on Massachusetts Avenue in front of the Seminary.
The N4, and N6 buses run from Friendship Heights to Farragut Square down
Massachusetts Ave.
 The fare is $1.75 with a SmarTrip card or with cash/coin. You must have the
exact change or SmarTrip card.
 Transfers between buses in a two hour period are free when using SmarTrip.
DC Circulator
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This bus system runs five select routes through the city with limited stops:
Georgetown-Union Station, Woodley Park-Adams Morgan-McPherson Square
Metro, DuPont Circle-Georgetown-Rosslyn, Union Station-Navy Yard, and Potomac Ave Metro-Skyland Via Barracks Row.
 Regular fare is $1.
 Transfers between Circulator buses or Metro buses are free within a two hour
period and 50¢ from Metrorail.
If you have a question about the destination or route of a bus, ask the driver, he or she
can help you determine your stop.
Helpful tip #6: Bicycles are allowed on Metrorail from 7-10 am and 4-7 pm
during weekdays and all day on the weekends and most federal holidays. They
are not permitted during events when large crowds are expected. Those traveling with a bicycle should board through the end doors of a rail car.
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DC Metro:
On the Line
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Transportation:
Airports
Travel from campus to Dulles via public transportation takes approximated two
hours; to BWI is approximately two and a half hours.
Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI)
Phone: (410) 859-7111
Take Metrorail to the Greenbelt station (green line) and take the B30 Metro Bus
Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)
Phone: (703) 572-2700
Take Metrorail to Roslyn station (blue or yellow line) and take the 5A Metro Bus
to Dulles.
Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)
Phone: (703) 417-8000
Take Metrorail to Reagan National
Airport metro station
(blue or yellow line).
Airport Transportation Service
Super Shuttle
Phone: (202) 296-6662
(800) BLUE-VAN (800-258-3826)
Helpful tip #7: DCA or Reagan National Airport is often referred to as National Airport. This airport only offers domestic flights and a few flights to Canada and the Caribbean.
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Transportation:
Trains, Buses, Taxis & Cars
Trains
Rental Cars and Services
Amtrak
50 Massachusetts Avenue, NE
Union Station
Washington, DC
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
Various locations
Phone: (202) 408-9778
Zipcar
Phone: 1-866-4ZIPCAR
MARC Train
Phone: 1-866-743-3682
Taxis
Virginia Railway Express (VRE)
(202)398-0500
Phone: 1-800-RIDE-VRE
Buses
Greyhound
1005 1st Street, NE
Washington, DC
Phone: (202) 289-5141
Taxi Transportation Service:
Bicycles
Capital Bikeshare
Phone: 1-877-430-BIKE
Bike And Roll
Phone: 1-866-RENT-A-BIKE
Megabus
Phone: 1-877-GO2-MEGA
Helpful tip #8: The MARC Train Service is a commuter rail system that operates three lines of service that include Harford County, Maryland; Baltimore
City; Washington D.C.; Brunswick, Maryland; Frederick, Maryland and Martinsburg, West Virginia.
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Local Services:
Shopping
Best Buy - 1 mile
Other Services
Container Store - 1 mile
PNC Bank - 0.5 mile
Crate and Barrel Homestore - 0.5 mile
Carriage Lamp Dry Cleaners - 0.5
mile
CVS Pharmacy - 0.5 mile
Payless Shoe Source - 1 mile
Whole Foods - 1 mile
Bank of America ATM - 0.5 mile
Tenley-Friendship Public Library - 1
mile
Wells Fargo Bank - 0.5 mile
Dining
Guapo’s Mexican Restaurant - 1 mile
Le Chat Noir - 0.5 mile
There is a PNC ATM located in
commuter student lounge in the
Kresge Building on Wesley’s campus.
Masala Art –0.5 mile
Murasaki Japanese Restaurant –1 mile
Panera Bread - 1 mile
Starbucks - 0.5 mile
Tara Thai Restaurant - 0.5 mile
Wagshal’s Deli - 0.5 mile
Helpful tip #9: Street parking in DC is free on the weekends and on holidays. During the week, many meters only take coins, however, many are
switching to allow credit card payments via the ParkMobile app. Be sure to
check signs (e.g. street cleaning, rush hour) when parking on the street to ensure that you do not get a ticket.
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Local Services:
Tenley Campus
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A: Spring Valley
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Superfresh Grocery (behind
Washington College of Law)
Chicken Out Restaurant
Tara Thai Restaurant
CVS Pharmacy
Wagshal’s Deli
Homemade Pizza Co.
Carriage Dry Cleaners
Crate and Barrel Homestore
Starbucks
DeCarlos Restaurant
Le Pain Quotidien
Wachovia Bank
Chevy Chase Bank
PNC Bank
B: Tenleytown (Metro Stop)
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Burger Tap Shake Restaurant
Best Buy
Container Store
CVS Pharmacy
Starbucks
Z-Burger
Subway Sandwich Deli
Guapo’s Mexican Restaurant
C: Wisconsin and Van Ness Aves
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Nando’s Peri-Peri
Chipotle
Cava
McDonald’s
Local Services:
Tenley Campus
D: Macomb and Wisconsin Aves
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Cactus Cantina TexMex Restaurant
2 Amy's Pizzeria
Jettie’s Cafe
Giant Grocery
E: Foxhall Square (New Mexico Ave)
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Starbucks
Chef Geoff’s Restaurant
Suntrust Bank
Rite-Aid Pharmacy
Foxhall Square Drycleaners
F: Friendship Heights (Shopping Mall
Area and Metro Stop)
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AMC Movie Theater
Cheesecake Factory Restaurant
Maggiano’s Little Italy Restaurant
Booeymonger Deli
Chadwick’s Restaurant
TJ Maxx
Filene’s Basement
Whole Foods
Helpful tip #10: It is illegal in DC to drive and talk on a cell phone at the
same time without a hands-free device. It is illegal in DC, Maryland and Virginia
to read or send text messages and emails.
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Local Services:
Churches
Metropolitan Memorial United Methodist
Church
3401 Nebraska Ave, NW
Phone: (202) 363-4900
11:00 am Sunday worship (fall-spring)
10:00 am Sunday worship (summer)
Foundry United Methodist Church
1500 16th Street, NW
Phone: (202) 332-4010
9:30 & 11:00 am Sunday worship
Washington National Cathedral
(Episcopal)
3101 Wisconsin Ave, NW
Phone: (202) 537-6200
Services are offered throughout the day
everyday.
Metropolitan AME
1518 M Street, NW
Phone: (202) 331-1426
7:30 & 11:00 am Sunday Worship (fallspring)
9:00 am Sunday worship (summer)
Wisconsin Avenue Baptist Church
3920 Alton Place, NW
Phone: (202) 537-0972
11:00 am Sunday worship
Westmoreland Congregational UCC
1 Westmoreland Circle
Bethesda, MD 20816
Phone: (301) 229-7766
10:00am Sunday worship
The National Presbyterian Church
4101 Nebraska Ave, NW
Phone: (202) 537-0800
9:15 & 11:00 am Sunday worship
Annunciation Church (Catholic)
3810 Massachusetts Ave, NW
Phone: (202) 362-3323
Services are offered throughout the
day everyday.
All Souls Church, Unitarian
1500 Harvard Street, NW
Phone: (202) 332-5266
9:30 & 11:15 am Sunday worship
(fall-spring)
10:15am Sunday worship (summer)
This is only a small sample of the vast number of churches in the city. Whatever
your denomination is, there is a space for you.
Don’t forget about the Kay Spiritual Life Center at American University
Phone: (202) 885-3320
Various denominations and worship during services throughout the week.
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Local Services:
Grocery Stores
Eagle’s Nest
Located in Butler Pavilion at AU
Phone: (202)885-6318
Fax: (202)885-3191
Monday – Friday: 7:00am - 2:00am
Saturday & Sunday: 10:00am to 2:00am
Safeway
4203 Davenport St, NW
Washington, DC 20016
Phone: (202)364-0290
Pharmacy Phone: (202)364-0292
Sunday-Saturday: 5:00am – 12:00am
Giant
3336 Wisconsin Ave, N.W.
Newark and Macomb
Washington, DC 20016
Phone: (202)244-5922
Monday – Saturday: 6:00am-11:00pm
Sunday: 6:00am-9:00pm
Super Fresh
4330 48th Street, NW
Washington, DC 20016
Phone: (202)362-4208
Monday – Saturday: 8:00am-10:00pm,
Sunday: 8:00am-9:00pm
Giant
5400 Westbard Ave.
Bethesda, MD 20816
Phone: (301)652-1484
Monday – Saturday: 6:00am-12:00am
Sunday: 6:00pm-10:00pm
Whole Foods
530 40th Street, NW, Tenley Circle
Washington, DC 20016
Phone: (202)237-5800
Monday – Saturday: 8:00am - 10:00pm
Sunday: 8:00am - 9:00pm
Trader Joe’s
6831 Wisconsin Ave
Chevy Chase, MD 20815
Phone: (301) 907-0982
Helpful tip #17: Giant, Safeway and Super Fresh require you to sign up
for discount cards to obtain discounts on most groceries that you buy. Each
card is free but you must have it with you to get your discounts. Some stores
actually give you a discount for bringing your own bags.
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Local Services:
Hospitals & Pharmacies
George Washington University Medical
Center
901 23rd Street, NW
Phone: (202) 994-3211
Georgetown Medical Center
3800 Reservoir Rd, NW
Phone: (202) 784-2000
Wesley offers a non-insurance health
benefit to students, but it is suggested
that you seek private coverage if you do
not already participate in an insurance
plan.
Howard University Hospital
2041 Georgia Ave, NW
Phone: (202) 365-1131
If you have only a minor injury or illness,
you may want to stop by a CVS Minute
Clinic, which may be more convenient
that making an appointment or going to
a hospital.
Suburban Hospital
8600 Old Georgetown Rd.
Bethesda, MD
Phone: (301) 896-3100
CVS Minute Clinics also offer
vaccination services.
Sibley Hospital (closest to WTS)
5255 Loughboro Rd, NW
Phone: (202) 537-4000
Washington Hospital Center
110 Irving Street, NW
Phone: (202) 877-7000
CVS Pharmacy
4851 Massachusetts Ave, NW
Washington, DC 20016
Helpful tip #14: Sign up for a free CVS Extra Care card to get discounts on
prescriptions and other things in the store. There are also coupons online on
their website.
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Local Services:
Auto Repair & Services
Capitol Auto Service
4900 Wisconsin Ave, NW
Phone: (202) 244-9548
Autobody Dimensions
5445 Butler Road
Bethesda, MD
Phone: (301) 657-1621
Crawford Tire, Inc.
7015 Arlington Rd.
Bethesda, MD
Phone: (301) 654-8555
Spring Valley Service Station
4861 Massachusetts Ave, NW
Phone: (202) 362-2639
10th Street Auto
518 10th Street, NE
Phone: (202) 544-1110
Gas Stations
BP
5001 Connecticut Ave, NW
Phone: (202) 244-6975
Chevron
2450 Wisconsin Ave, NW
Phone: (202) 337-6277
Exxon
4861 Massachusetts Ave, NW
Phone: (202) 362-2639
4244 Wisconsin Ave, NW
Phone: (202) 364-6372
5030 Connecticut Ave, NW
Phone: (202) 364-5145
Shell
4940 Connecticut Ave, NW
Phone: (202) 237-1272
5110 River Road
Bethesda, MD
Phone: (301) 215-7236
Helpful tip #11: Police cars in the city have lights on the top that blink anytime they are patrolling. 21
Entertainment:
Parks
Glen Echo Park
Go west on MacArthur Blvd to Glen Echo, Md. The park is on your left. Art classes are
offered there along with dancing and dance lessons at the Spanish Ballroom.
Great Falls Park
Go west on MacArthur Blvd following signs to Great Falls and Potomac, MD. Jog or
ride your bike on the tow path, or just walk and enjoy the beautiful scenery. Also enjoy
water falls and great hiking.
Merriweather Post Pavilion
This is an outdoor center that offers various concerts and programs. Take DC Beltway
495 to I-95 North towards Baltimore. Proceed 16.2 miles. Merge onto MD-32 West exit
38B toward Columbia. Exit onto Rt. 29 North, exit 16A. Take the Broken Land Pkwy
North exit towards Merriweather. Do not take the Broken Land Pkwy exit you see earlier while on MD-32 West. Merge onto Broken Land Pkwy. Turn right at first stoplight into
Main Parking Area.
Rock Creek Park
They offer bike trails, horse trails, nature trails, nature center, Pierce Mill, Art Barn, and
lots of picnic areas. This park is 4 miles long by 1 ½ miles ride and runs through the
center of DC. North on Nebraska Ave. turn right on Military Road.
Wolf Trap Farm Park
To get there take I-495 South to Dulles Access Route, exit Wolf Trap Park. The park
has picnic grounds, theatre, ballet, concerts at the outdoor amphitheatre. Bring a dinner for special events and picnic on the lawn before the show starts.
Helpful tip #28: There are various concerts and activities located at each
of the parks. Horseback riding, swing dancing and big band concerts are just a
few of the activities you can enjoy.
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Entertainment:
Museums & Monuments
Smithsonian Institution
 Smithsonian Institution Building
 National Air & Space Museum
 Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture
Garden
 Freer Gallery & Sackler Gallery
 National Museum of African Art
 Natural History Museum
 American History Museum
 National Museum of the American
Indian
 National Zoo
 Anacostia Community Museum
 National Postal Museum
 Renwick Gallery
 National Portrait Gallery &
American Art Museum
 National Museum of African American History and Culture
The Newseum
Folger Shakespeare Library
Ford’s Theatre Museum
Madame Tussauds Wax Museum
US Holocaust Memorial Museum
International Spy Museum
National Archives
National Building Museum
Bureau of Engraving and Printing
The Phillips Collection
Corcoran Gallery of Art
National Museum of Women in the Arts
National Museum of Crime & Punishment
National Aquarium
National Children’s Museum
National Gallery of Art
National Museum of Health & Medicine
National Museum of the Marine Corps
National Museum of the US Navy
National Women’s History Museum
Monuments
 African American Civil War
Memorial
 Arlington National Cemetery
 DC War Memorial
 Franklin Delano Roosevelt
Memorial
 George Mason Memorial
 Iwo Jima Memorial
 Thomas Jefferson Memorial
 Korean War Veterans Memorial
 Lincoln Memorial
 National Law Enforcement Officers
Memorial
 Pentagon Memorial
 Theodore Roosevelt Island
 United States Air Force Memorial
 United States Navy Memorial
 Vietnam Veterans Memorial
 Washington Monument
Helpful tip #29: The Smithsonian Museums and the National Zoo are free
to the public. The Newseum, the International Spy Museum, the National Museum of Crime and Punishment, and Madame Tussaud’s Wax Museum cost money.
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Entertainment:
Movie Theaters
AMC Loews Georgetown 14
3111 K Street, NW
Washington, DC 20007
Phone: (202) 342-6033
Landmark Bethesda Row Cinema
7235 Woodmont Ave
Bethesda, MD 20814
Phone: (301) 652-7273
AMC Loews Uptown
3426 Connecticut Ave, NW
Washington, DC 20008
Phone: (202) 966-5400
Landmark E-Street Cinema
555 11th Street, NW
Washington, DC 20004
Phone: (202) 452-7672
AMC Mazza Gallerie
5300 Wisconsin Ave, NW
Washington, DC 20015
Phone: (202) 537-9553
United Artists Bethesda
7272 Wisconsin Ave, NW
Bethesda, MD 20814
Phone: (301) 718-4323
The Avalon Theatre
5612 Connecticut Ave, NW
Washington, DC 20015
Phone: (202) 966-6000
Helpful tip #18: For automated listings of movie times and locations
throughout the metro area, call Moviefone at (202) 333-FILM (3456).
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Entertainment:
Shopping Malls
Crystal City Shops
1600 Crystal Square Arc
Arlington, VA 22202-3323
Phone: (703) 413-4380
Union Station
40 Massachusetts Ave, NE
Phone: (202) 289-1908
Fashion Centre at Pentagon City
1100 South Hayes Street
Arlington, VA 22202
Phone: (703) 415-2400
Westfield Montgomery Mall
7101 Democracy Boulevard
Bethesda MD 20817
Phone: (301) 469-6000
Gallery Place
7th & H Streets, NW
Outlet Malls
Mazza Gallerie
5300 Wisconsin Ave, NW
Phone: (202) 966-6114
Arundel Mills
7000 Arundel Milles Circle
Hanover, MD 21076
Phone: (410) 540-5100
Shops at Georgetown Park
3222 M Street, NW # 140
Phone: (202) 298-5577
Tyson's Galleria
2001 International Dr.
McLean, VA 22102
Phone: (703) 827-7730
Leesburg Corner Premium Outlets
241 Fort Evans Road, NE
Leesburg, VA 20176
Phone: (703) 737-3071
Tyson's Corner Center
1961 Chain Bridge Road
McLean, VA 22102
Helpful tip #16: When traveling places that are only a few miles away, allow extra time as traffic and stop lights can greatly slow you down.
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Entertainment:
Tourist Sites & Professional
Dumbarton Oaks House and gardens
National Arboretum
Pershing Park Ice Rink
US Botanic Gardens
Old Town Alexandria
Kennedy Center: A free shuttle to the Kennedy Center is located at the Foggy Bottom
metro stop on the blue and orange lines.
National Theater
Shakespeare Theatre Company’s
Friendship Park (aka Turtle Park)
Library of Congress
Union Station
Eastern Market
Mexican Cultural Institute
Goethe Institut
Capitol Riverfront
Washington Nationals Baseball
Washington Capitals Hockey
DC United Major League Soccer
Washington Freedom Women’s Professional Soccer
Washington Kastles Tennis
Washington Redskins Football
Washington Wizards Basketball
Washington Mystics WNBA
Most of the sporting events offer a student discount or rate, bring your ID and ask about
getting a discount.
On Friday’s in the Washington Post, catch highlights of every weekend and special
events in the area from the “weekend” magazine.
Helpful tip #30: Most of the tourist sites, museums, monuments and sporting events are accessible by metro. Be sure to take advantage of all of the free
things there are to do in the city.
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AU Services:
Campus Map
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AU Services:
Shuttle Map
AU Services:
Shuttle Map
Wesley students can ride the American University Shuttle at no charge, using a valid
Wesley ID card. The closest shuttle stop is near the tunnel at American University, outside the KOGOD building. The bus will take you to the Tenleytown Metro Station.
Monday-Thursday: 7:00am - 12:30am
Friday: 7:00am - 3:30am
Saturday: 8:00am - 3:30am
Sunday: 8:00am - 1:00am
Passenger wait time should not exceed 10 minutes on weekdays and
15 minutes on weekends and Holidays
On Friday and Saturday nights between 1:00am-3:30am shuttle every 30 minutes
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AU Services:
Available to WTS Students
Gate Keys
Students who need to access the AU shuttle bus or other campus locations at
American University can stop by the Housing Office to pick up a gate key.
There is a $5.00 deposit for gate keys. Please bring exact change. Gate keys
must be returned upon graduation or leaving the seminary and the deposit will
be returned. The gate is located at the east end of Carroll Hall behind Leonard
Hall.
Jacobs Fitness Center
The Jacobs Fitness Center is located on the first floor of the American University Sports Center. This 15,000 square foot facility includes a wide range of cardiovascular and strength equipment in addition to a group exercise program.
Membership also includes use of the pool, basketball courts, and indoor track.
Memberships are available to Wesley Seminary students and staff for $400 a
year.
4400 Massachusetts Avenue, NW
Washington, DC 20016-8005
Phone: (202)885-6267
Fax : (202)885-1007
E-mail: [email protected] or
[email protected]
Helpful tip #19: The American University Library is available for students
to study in. Students may also get a temporary wireless internet connection by
showing their Wesley ID at the circulation desk.
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AU Services:
Restaurants, Banks & Stores
Butler Pavilion
Eagle’s Nest
Phone: (202) 885-6318
Monday-Friday: 7:00am-2:00am
Saturday-Sunday: 10:00am-2:00am
Megabytes Cafe
Phone: (202) 885-6111
Monday-Friday: 8:00am-8:00pm
Saturday-Sunday: 9:00am-5:00pm
TIGI Boutique®
Phone: (202) 885-6465
Monday-Friday: 10:00am-8:00pm
Saturday: 10:00am - 6:00pm
Subway
Monday-Sunday: 10:00am-2:00am
Ward Circle Building
Wagshal’s American Cafe
Phone: (202) 885-6371
Fax: (202) 885-6372
Monday-Thursday: 7:00am10:00pm
Friday: 7:00am-5:00pm
Saturday: 8:00am-4:00pm
Chevy Chase Bank
Phone: (202) 885-6440
Fax: (202) 537-2814
Monday-Friday: 9:00am-5:00pm
The UPS Store
Phone: (202) 885-2030
Fax: (202) 686-2828
Monday-Thursday: 8:30am-6:00pm
Saturday: 11:00am-5:00pm
Helpful tip #20: American University is split into two separate campuses.
Tenley campus is on the corner of Nebraska Avenue and Wisconsin Avenue.
The main campus is located adjacent to Wesley’s campus.
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AU Services:
Restaurants, Banks & Stores
Katzen:
Katzen Cafe
Fax: (202) 885-6372
Monday – Thursday: 8:00am - 8:00pm
Friday: 8:00am - 5:00pm
Mary Graydon Center:
Block Express
Monday – Thursday: 9:00am - 8:00pm
Friday: 9:00am - 3:00pm
Einstein Bros. Bagels
Monday – Thursday: 7:30am - 6:00pm
Friday: 7:30am - 3:00pm
Field of Greens
Monday – Thursday: 11:00am 8:00pm
Friday: 11:00am - 3:00pm
Panini Express
Monday – Thursday: 11:00am to
8:00pm
Friday: 11:00am to 3:00pm
Tavern - American Pi
Monday – Thursday: 11:00am 11:00pm
Friday: 11:00am - 6:00pm
Sunday: 4:00pm - 11:00pm
Campus Store
A bookstore where you can buy everything from textbooks to trashcans.
Butler Pavilion
440 Massachusetts Avenue, NW
Washington, DC 20016-8008
Phone: (202) 885-6300
Fax: (202) 885-6373
E-mail: [email protected]
Hours
Monday-Thursday: 8:00am-7:00pm
Friday: 8:00am-5:00pm
Saturday & Sunday: 12:00pm-4:00pm
Bender Arena Box Office and Ticket
Master Outlet
Wesley students qualify for graduate
student rates for concerts sponsored
by American University. The box office
is located in the tunnel near Bender
Arena.
Hours
Monday - Friday 9:00am - 5:00 p.m.
Phone During Business Hours:
(202) 885-3267
Phone After Business Hours:
(202) 432-SEAT (7328)
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Wesley Services:
Guest Housing
The Office of Housing at Wesley Seminary currently accepts requests for guest
housing for eligible Wesley Seminary guests. Priority consideration for guest housing is given to: educators with active engagements at the seminary, prospective
students or faculty (at the behest of the Admissions Office and Dean's Office), Wesley alumni, guests of faculty, administrative staff, and current students, and officials
of the United Methodist Church.
Amenities
Each guest apartment is outfitted with a private bath, kitchen or kitchenette, and
telephone (local service only). Wireless internet access is available. Each room is
equipped with air conditioning and heat. Linens are provided upon request.
Rates
Guestapartmentwithoneguest*
$126
Doubleoccupancydormroom
$74
Singleoccupancydormroom
$88
*Eachadditionalperson
$24
Billing Procedure
For guests without a student ID, and whose reservations are not made through a
staff or faculty member, we require the first night of your stay to be paid before your
arrival. This can be done in one of three ways: by telephone with a credit card, by
mail with a check, or in person. A receipt of this payment must be submitted to the
Director of Housing in order to pick up keys. If a guest's stay will exceed one night,
the remainder of the bill may be paid after check-in in the Business Office (or the
entire bill can be paid prior to arrival). Hours of operation for the Business Office
are Monday-Friday, 10:00am-12:00pm & 1:00pm-3:00pm.
Requesting Reservation
To make a request for reservations for guest housing, please visit https://
www.wesleyseminary.edu/housing/guest-housing, and complete the guest housing
form. Please note, however, that the Seminary is not a hotel and will not be able
to accommodate requests for guest housing without a minimum of two week's notice. Guest housing is limited and fills up quickly.
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Wesley Services:
Parking
Parking is available on Wesley’s main campus for students, faculty, and staff on a
first-come-first-served basis. All spaces are unreserved, but a parking permit is required. One permit per student is included in the Activity Fee paid each semester.
Additional permits for resident families with more than one vehicle may be obtained
from the Business Office at a cost of $150/semester or $300/ year. Only one vehicle per adult resident is allowed.
Guests:
Guest parking permits can be requested from the business offices. These permits
are usually without cost and must be displayed in the car at all times while in the
Wesley parking lot with the date of use and specified event.
Parking Regulations
One parking permit is included in student fees paid by all students. These permits
should be displayed in the car at all times while in the Wesley parking lot. Cars
parked on the campus without a parking permit or visitor permit may be issued a
warning. Repeat offenders are subject to towing at the expense of the owner.
Some parking is available on surrounding streets of campus. Should you choose to
find street parking be sure to check the posted signs as parking is restricted during
certain hours.
The entrance drive from Massachusetts Ave. and the exit drive to University are
one way at all times.
Helpful tip #21: Guests can access wireless internet by connecting to either “Public” network.
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Wesley Services:
Dining & Textbooks
Refectory
Hours of Operation (Monday through Thursday, not during breaks):
Lunch: 12:00pm—1:30pm
Dinner: 5:00pm—6:30pm
Prices:
Lunch & Dinner - $9.00
All residents of NRH are required to have a meal plan and that includes lunch and
dinner Monday through Thursday.
Coffee and tea are available in the refectory throughout the day on MondayThursday. Use an “ugly mug” and take a cup to class!
Textbooks
In an effort to make buying your books simple and intuitive, we have partnered
with the AU Campus Store and created an Amazon Associates website. You
may also choose to buy your books through Cokesbury.com, any other supplier, or you may also chose to borrow or seek out used copies through other
means. The required and recommended texts for all courses are available
through WesleyWeb in the course information, as well as being listed on our
Amazon site and on shopAmericanU.com
You may also wish to set up an Amazon Student account in order to access
Amazon Prime benefits such as free shipping. More information about how to
set up an Amazon Student account is also in the textbook purchasing guide.
Helpful tip #22: Vending machines are located in the lobby of Straughn, in
the commuter lounge in Kresge, and on the first floor of the Library.
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Wesley Services:
Library, Mailroom & IT-Support
Library
Students with a current and valid Wesley Theological Seminary ID are able to
barrow material from the library. Books may be borrowed for 28 days at a time.
The library also has computers, printers, and photocopiers. A $1 copy card
must be purchased and then additional money may be added. Black and white
copies and photocopies are $0.10 per page. Books may also be borrowed from
the American University library with a valid Wesley ID. Books from the libraries
of the Washington Theological Consortium may be ordered for borrowing from
the Wesley library. For more information regarding the Wesley library please
refer to the website: https://www.wesleyseminary.edu/library.
Mail Room
The mail room is open Monday- Friday 8:30-12:00, 1:00-4:30 (maybe some evenings), and Saturday 8:30-12:00. The mail room functions as a complete post
office and copy center. You can purchase stamps and envelops. Packages
can be sent through the USPS or DHL. You can also fax documents domestically and abroad. Domestic faxes cost $1 per page. Black and White copies
are $0.10 per page. Color copying is also available. A/V material can be reserved in the mail room as well. The mailroom is also where students obtain a
mailbox and mailbox key.
IT Support
Should you have trouble with Wesley Web, your Wesley e-mail account, or the
wireless internet on campus, you can send a help request email to
[email protected].
Helpful tip #23: Students can reserve carrels in the library to use for studying. These are especially helpful for commuter students who need a place to
study between classes on campus.
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News:
Print, Radio & Television
Television Stations
Radio Stations
WAMU
WPFW
WCSP
WETA
WKYS
WHUR
WASH
WMZQ
WIHT
WBIG
WWDC
WGMS
WRQX
WMAL
WTEM
WWRC
WYCB
WOL
WTOP
88.5 FM
89.3 FM
90.1 FM
90.9 FM
93.9 FM
96.3 FM
97.1 FM
98.7 FM
99.5 FM
100.3 FM
101.1 FM
103.5 FM
107.3 FM
630 AM
980 AM
1260 AM
1340 AM
1450 AM
1500 AM
Pub. Radio
Jazz
Political
Classical
Hip Hop
Urban
AC
Country
Top-40
Oldies
Rock
Classical
Hot AC
News/Talk
Sports
Sports
Gospel
News/Talk
News
WRC
WTTG
WJLA
WUSA
WDCA
WETA
WDCW
WPXW
4-1
5-1
7-1
9-1
20-1
26-1
50-1
66-1
NBC
Fox
ABC
CBS
My 20
PBS
CW
Ion Media
Newspapers are available at CVS or at stands along Massachusetts Avenue or
Tenleytown Metro Stop.
Washington Examiner
Washington City Paper
Washington Post
Washington Times
Helpful tip #31: To get television in your dorm room or apartment on campus you
must have an antenna and digital converter box. There is a television equipped with
satellite in Welliver Lounge that is available to the entire Wesley community. To reserve the lounge for a particular show/event contact the Office of Community Life and
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Housing.
Helpful Websites:
Around Town & Seminarian Sites
http://www.wmata.com DC Metro Rail and Metro Bus
http://www.gasbuddy.com Lowest gas prices in the region
http://www.washingtonpost.com Washington Post for local news, activities, and events
http://www.kennedy-center.org/ Kennedy Center for performing arts
http://www.washington.org/ Washington DC Official Tourism Website
http://www.american.edu/ocl/housing/academic_year_housing/
Off_Campus_Housing_Listings.htm American University Off-Campus Housing Website
https://www.uhcsr.com/ Wesley Health Insurance Website Find a Doctor
http://www.foodler.com Order food online at local restaurants
http://www.opentable.com Make reservations for local restaurants
http://www.devotions.net/bible/00bible.htm Online Bible
http://www.biblegateway.com Online Bible
http://www.textweek.com Preaching and worship Aid
http://www.bible.oremus.org
http://www.cokesbury.com
Another preaching and worship website
Cokesbury Bookstore
http://www.dclibrary.org/dcpl/site/default.asp DC Public Library
http://www.churchleadership.com Lewis Center for Church Leadership
http://www.acpe.edu Clinical Pastoral Education Information
http://www.indiana.edu/~wts/pamphlets/plagiarism.shtml Website on plagiarism
http://www.grammarbook.com/ English Grammar and Punctuation Assistance
http://www.ucl.ac.uk/internet-grammar/home.htm A more technical grammar website
http://www.powa.org/ Assistance with scholarly writing
http://owl.english.purdue.edu/ Comprehensive guide for writing, bibliographies, grammar
Helpful tip #32: While you can access the bible online, it is often a good
idea to have a good NRSV study Bible to bring to class with you. Taking notes
and highlighting your Bible can help you in your future ministry.
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Important Dates:
2015-2016
August
25-26: International Student Orientation
27: Academic Planning for Entering Students;
28: Orientation for Entering Students
31: Fall semester classes begin
September
7: Labor Day Holiday-NO CLASSES
October
12-16: Reading Week-NO CLASSES
15: Deadline to apply for graduation 2010; M.T.S. Paper proposal
deadline
26-November 20: January and Spring 2010 Registration
November
23-27: Fall Break-NO CLASSES
December
9: Academic Planning for Entering Students
14-18: Last week of classes; Exams
January
4-15: January Term
20: Academic Planning for Entering Students; Spring semester begins
22: Orientation for Entering Students
March
1-5: Reading Week (NO CLASSES)
22-April 16: Summer and Fall 2010 Registration
31: Easter Recess begins 12:00 pm (NO AFTERNOON OR EVENING
CLASSES); M.T.S. Paper submission deadline
April
1-2: Easter Recess (NO CLASSES)
May
3-7: Last week of classes; Exams
10: Commencement
25-July 24: Summer Term
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Wesley Phone Numbers
(202) 885Admissions
8659
T-202
Alumni Relations
8624
T-211-A
Blackboard Support
6091
TG-05
Business Office
8662
T-103
Community Life
8694
T-105
Course of Study
8688
T-210
Dean’s Office
8611
T-105
Development Office
8630
T-212
Doctor of Ministry
8688
T-210
Facilities
8664
Garage Office
Financial Aid
8663
T-201
Front Desk/Scheduling
8600
T-103
Housing
8612
NRH
Human Resources
8552
TG-06
ICE @ Wesley Downtown
202-706-6838
6069
SG-124
703-961-1840 x2
[email protected]
Library
8695
Library
Luce Center for the Arts
8637
K-109
Mailroom/Copy Center
8645
KG-04
PM&M Office
8666
K-107
Registrar’s Office
8650
T-104
Writing Center
8671
S-129
Intl. Student Services
I.T. Support
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Emergency Phone Numbers
Police, Ambulance & Fire Emergency:
Dial 9-911 from any campus phone
Police, Non-Emergency:
Dial 9-311 from any campus phone
For immediate assistance in an emergency situation, contact the
resident manager on duty at 202-246-8251.
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