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McDowell Hall — American University
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American University

McDowell Hall

📍 4400 Massachusetts Avenue Northwest, Washington, District of Columbia, 20016
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🏛 Corridor🚿 Communal Bathroom👥 Co-Ed❄️ Has AC🛗 Elevator♿ ADA Accessible🏳️‍🌈 LGBTQ+ Friendly🏢 6 floors

About McDowell Hall

[Central Campus] McDowell Hall is a first-year residence located near central campus, a short walk from Mary Graydon Center and the Quad. Mostly doubles in a corridor layout with communal floor bathrooms. Hosts several Living-Learning Communities focused on Communication (SOC) and Public Affairs (SPA) cohorts.

Bathrooms here are communal, so you'll be carrying your things down the hall. Students here often pick up:

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