Explore Guest Housing

Wesley Theological Seminary has three residence halls for students, two of which occasionally have vacancies during the course of the year. Using these empty spaces, Wesley is able to provide accommodations to short-term seminary guests at a reasonable rate for our area.

Please note this service is one of hospitality – we are not a hotel or hostel and guest housing as a priority is second to the needs of our permanent student residents. To that end, we ask that guests plan to check in before 8 p.m., as our student resident managers handle after-office hours check-ins, and that all requests be made with no less than two weeks between request and check-in date.

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Who is Eligible?

Priority consideration for guests requesting 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, current students or residents, and officials of The United Methodist Church. Additionally, active students in good standing at American University in the MSOD program are also eligible.

Limitations

Making a Request

The housing office accepts guest housing reservation requests made online. Please note that we require a minimum of two week’s time between the date your request is submitted and the date you plan to check-in to consider your request.

Guest housing is limited and fills up quickly. Your request will be processed and you will receive a confirmation email with an invoice, instructions for payment and check-in. This process usually takes one week, but can take longer depending on the holidays of the seminary and the current demands within the housing office. The housing office does not process requests on weekends.

Amenities

Each guest apartment is outfitted with a private bath and kitchen or kitchenette (minimal dishes and cookware provided). Wireless internet access is available. You will find the wireless password in your room upon check-in. Rooms do not have televisions. Linens are provided.

Occasionally during the academic semester, we are able to offer dormitory rooms with shared bath and access to a shared kitchen. We are also occasionally able to accommodate larger groups. All guest apartments and dormitory rooms are furnished with two twin beds. Maximum occupancy is four persons per apartment, three persons per double occupancy dormitory room (note: it is not possible to provide extra beds, so guests must make their own arrangements if electing maximum occupancy).

Billing

Guests with a current Wesley account, or guests of faculty, administrative staff, students or residents with a current account will be billed for guest housing.

Guests without a current Wesley account, whose reservations are not made through a staff or faculty member are required to provide payment prior to arrival, once confirmation has been received. Payment instructions will be provided. Payment options include Mastercard, Visa, check or money order. Payments may be made in person in the business office, sent by post, or paid by phone.

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