LOCATION, TRANSPORTATION, AND DIRECTIONS
Address: 1510 H St NW, Washington, DC 20005
The BAU Campus
Most universities put their campus at the edge of the city. Bay Atlantic University put its campus in the middle of one.
BAU sits at 1510 H Street NW, two blocks from the White House and inside the working core of the nation’s capital. This is what it means to be a New Generation University — Central and Connected, built so that learning happens where decisions are made. The tagline students adopt on day one says it plainly: DC Is My Campus.
The building itself is nine floors of purpose-built space, designed for how students actually study and collaborate. Inside, you’ll find:
- Smart classrooms equipped with current instructional technology
- Computer and cyber labs for hands-on technical coursework
- A student library and quiet study space
- The Bay Student Union and student lounge for community and collaboration
- A writing center and exam center for academic support
The campus is also home to the Global Policy Institute (GPI) — a respected think tank whose research spans energy, economics, education, global affairs, and international security. For students, that means policy research and thought leaders are not a field trip away. They’re down the hall.
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Washington, D.C. Is Part of the Education
Here’s the difference a location makes. At most schools, students read about the institutions that shape the world. At BAU, they walk to them.
The city functions as an extension of the classroom. Within minutes of campus, students reach the World Bank, the International Monetary Fund, federal agencies, foreign embassies, leading NGOs, and think tanks — the organizations where policy, business, and technology are debated and deployed every day. A guest lecture can become a coffee with a diplomat. A case study can become a semester internship a short walk from your last class.
That access changes what a degree can do:
- Internships during the semester, not just over the summer
- Networking with policymakers, entrepreneurs, and researchers who live and work nearby
- Cultural depth through the Smithsonian museums, the Library of Congress, and the Kennedy Center
Beyond the institutions, Washington offers a city worth living in. Neighborhoods like Georgetown, Dupont Circle, Adams Morgan, and Eastern Market bring dining, culture, and nightlife within reach. Rock Creek Park, the C&O Canal, and the Potomac River sit inside the District, and the Shenandoah Valley and Chesapeake Bay are a short trip beyond it.
Getting Around
Washington is one of the easiest major U.S. cities to navigate without a car — and BAU’s downtown address puts the whole transit network within a short walk.
Metrorail
Three stations sit minutes from campus, connecting you across the District, Northern Virginia, and Maryland:
- McPherson Square (Blue, Orange, Silver) — about 3 minutes
- Metro Center (Red, Blue, Orange, Silver) — about 6 minutes
- Farragut North (Red) — about 8 minutes
Metrobus
Several routes stop within a block of campus, extending your reach across the city and surrounding neighborhoods.
- H ST NW + Madison PL NW (Bus Stop #1001141)
- I ST NW + 15 ST NW (Bus Stop #1001185)
Bike and walk
Downtown Washington ranks among the most walkable urban centers in the country. Restaurants, coffee shops, museums, and internships are often a short walk away, and Capital Bikeshare stations throughout downtown add another quick option.
Driving and parking
Students who drive will find public parking garages and metered street parking near campus. Most, however, choose transit — it’s simply faster from a central address.
WMATA U-Pass
Eligible BAU students can join the U-Pass program, which provides unlimited Metrobus and Metrorail travel during the semester at a significantly reduced rate. Daily commuting becomes one less thing to budget for.
Arriving in Washington
Getting to campus is straightforward whether you’re coming from another state or another country. Three major airports serve the region:
- Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA): 10-15 minutes by metro or car
- Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD): 40–50 minutes via Silver Line Metro or car
- Baltimore/Washington International Airport (BWI): About 60 minutes via MARC/Amtrak or car
From any of the three, public transportation and ride-share services connect you to campus with ease.
DC Is My Campus
At Bay Atlantic University, your education doesn’t stop at the classroom door. In the heart of Washington, D.C., the embassies, agencies, museums, startups, and international institutions around you become part of how you learn. That’s what it means to study at a university that is truly Central and Connected — where the city itself is your greatest academic resource.
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