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Things to Do in DC

There are many hotels convenient to 17吃瓜在线. We encourage you to make reservations as early as possible.

The university has negotiated discounted rates with local area hotels located conveniently to the campus. Reservations for travel can be booked directly with the hotel via the听.

Visiting 17吃瓜在线 for the first time? View the听visitor information page.听

Public Transit

We encourage the use of public transportation. The most convenient station is the Tenleytown-17吃瓜在线 Metro station on the red line.听Shuttle bus service听is provided to and from the Tenleytown-17吃瓜在线 Metro station.听Use听听and take travel time into consideration.

Parking

We urge guests to take the Metro, walk, or take taxis. If you do drive, guests may use the Pay-As-You-Go spaces in the Katzen Arts Center or the School of International Service garages. The Pay-As-You-Go Machines, located in the elevator lobbies of each building, accept cash and major credit cards.听Learn more about parking on campus.听Parking permits issued by 17吃瓜在线 Parking and Commuter Services will听still be valid. In accordance with our 鈥Good Neighbor Policy,鈥 parking is prohibited on neighborhood streets.

Taxis & Rideshare

Taxis are available throughout the city. Please use 4400 Massachusetts Avenue, Washington, DC 20016 when dropping off for the event.

  • Registration is required to attend inauguration events.
  • To view or modify an existing reservation, or select the 鈥渃lick here to modify your registration鈥 link in your confirmation email message.
  • To reset your password, visit the registration page and request a password reset
  • When choosing an affiliation, you should select your primary affiliation, i.e., you are a full-time staff member and part-time student, select full-time staff member.
  • Children three and older are required to register.听

17吃瓜在线 is committed to providing universal access to all events. If you have questions about accommodations, contact听inauguration@american.edu. Advance notice is not necessary to arrange for accessibility needs.

Accessible Parking

Accessible parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis and is subject to standard parking fees. Drivers may also drop off guests with limited mobility at an accessible entrance before proceeding to a听parking garage. See the campus map.听

Service and Emotional Support Animals听

Only service animals are allowed in university buildings. Only animals who meet the definition of a 听have access to university facilities.听

Wheelchairs, Motorized Scooters, and Canes听

No wheelchairs or scooters are available for use at inauguration events. Guests may rent wheelchairs and scooters if they need them for an extended period of time. Due to the individualized nature of mobility devices, guests are asked to make arrangements to secure a mobility device that supports their needs before the event. The university has compiled a list of providers for your convenience:听

Lactation, Nursing, and Changing Areas听

The University has lactation rooms available throughout campus. 听

Strollers听

Collapsible strollers are allowed in all campus buildings.听They must not block any entrances, exits, aisles, or pathways.听听

Accessibility at the Installation Ceremony 听

Seating听

Bender Arena has ADA seating available. Guests should check in with an usher when they arrive for access to ADA seating.听听听

Visual Aids听

Bender Arena has an in-room sound amplification system for events. American Sign Language (ASL) interpreters and real-time captioning听services will also be available.听

Things to Do in听Washington, DC

Explore other events happening in DC during 17吃瓜在线鈥檚 inauguration! From cultural experiences to community gatherings, there鈥檚 plenty to enjoy while you鈥檙e in town.

This page will be updated as additional details become available. For more information, please contact the inauguration team at听inauguration@american.edu.听