Section 10-A1211. EDU -3 COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES

 

1211.1The District of Columbia has an extraordinary concentration of academic resources, including some of the country’s finest colleges and universities.

 

1211.2University campuses located within the District include American University, the Catholic University of America, Gallaudet University, Georgetown University, George Washington University, Howard University, Southeastern University, Trinity University, the University of the District of Columbia (UDC), and the National Defense University. These institutions enroll more than 75,000 students. Map 12.4 shows their locations. 1211.2

 

1211.3In addition to the schools listed above, many non-local universities maintain Washington, DC campuses. Thousands of students from across the country attend “Washington semester” programs at these institutions, learning about the mechanics of the federal government. Other institutions of higher learning, such as the Corcoran College of Art and Johns Hopkins University, enroll hundreds of students at campuses across Downtown. 1211.3

 

1211.4  The University of the District of Columbia is the District’s only postsecondary

public educational institution. The historically black university is also the only urban land-grant institution in the nation.  In 2009, the university established the Community College of the District of Columbia as a component institution, and now offers certificate, associate, baccalaureate, and graduate level degrees that are tailored to meet the unique needs of the District. Available programs range from associate degrees in Nursing and Mortuary Science to masters degrees in Cancer Biology Prevention and Clinical Psychology. Over 50 different programs of study are offered.”.

 

1211.5Map 12.4: Locations of Colleges and Universities

 

http://www.planning.dc.gov/planning/frames.asp?doc=/planning/lib/planning/2006_revised_comp_plan/12_educationfac.pdf

 

1211.6  UDC and the Community College of the District of Columbia (CCDC) serve a very diverse population that includes students from over 25 different nations. The CCDC has an open admissions policy that is particularly beneficial for non-traditional students. Together, these institutions provide an important opportunity for young adults and adult learners to gain a quality education at an affordable price.

authority

Pursuant to the District of Columbia Comprehensive Plan Act of 1984, effective April 10, 1984 (D.C. Law 5-76; D.C. Official Code § 1-306.01 et seq.), the Comprehensive Plan for the National Capital: District Elements of 2006, effective March 8, 2007 (10 DCMR A300 through A2520) (“Comprehensive Plan”).

source

Comprehensive Plan Amendment Act of 2006, effective March 8, 2007 (D.C. Law 16-300) published at 54 DCR 924 (February 2, 2007); as amended by Comprehensive Plan Amendment Act of 2010, effective April 8, 2011 (D.C. Law 18-361) published at 58 DCR 908, 922 (February 4, 2011).

notation

The provisions of Title 10, Part A of the DCMR accessible through this web interface are codification of the District Elements of the Comprehensive Plan for the National Capital. As such, they do not represent the organic provisions adopted by the Council of the District of Columbia. The official version of the District Elements only appears as a hard copy volume of Title 10, Part A published pursuant to section 9a of the District of Columbia Comprehensive Plan Act of 1994, effective April 10, 1984 (D.C. Law 5-76; D.C. Official Code § 1 -301.66)) . In the event of any inconsistency between the provisions accessible through this site and the provisions contained in the published version of Title 10, Part A, the provisions contained in the published version govern. A copy of the published District Elements is available www.planning.dc.gov.