r/gwu is a subreddit with 15k members. The community frequently discusses gwu, housing, students, classes, and looking for, and they frequently recommend/review apartment recommendations, and the most common flair used is academics, general, student life, housing, and financial aid.
The unofficial subreddit of The George Washington University, based in Washington D.C. We welcome alumni, current students and even employees of the university to join!
Popular Topics in r/gwu
#1
Gwu
102 posts
#2
Housing
36 posts
#3
Students
19 posts
#4
Classes
14 posts
#5
Looking For
9 posts
#6
Summer
8 posts
#7
Admission
8 posts
#8
Financial Aid
7 posts
#9
Friends
6 posts
#10
School
5 posts
Products Discussed in r/gwu
Apartment Recommendations
2 reviews
#1
The York, the empire, Potomac park
4.0★ from 1 review
#2
Claridge House
4.0★ from 1 review
Flair Used in r/gwu
#1
Academics
: "I'm scared of failing."
24 posts
#2
General
: "lmao??"
13 posts
#3
Student Life
: "Seems like most freshmen already have a group. How do people meet others here?"
8 posts
#4
Housing
: "Switching to a single possible?"
5 posts
#5
Financial Aid
: "financial aid cut in half two weeks before move in?"
4 posts
#6
Announcements
: "University once again attempting to roll back 24-hour Gelman Library Access"
2 posts
#7
Student Association / Student Politics
: "Does anyone know where i can find a board with all of GW’s Clubs? I’m bored and wanna join one."
2 posts
#8
Fluff
: "Gelman Library"
1 post
Member Growth in r/gwu
Yearly
+2k members(17.2%)
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Last updated: September 18, 2026