Washington, D.C. is one of the most expensive cities in the country. That includes storage. Small self-storage units near Georgetown and GWU run $200 to $350 per month — which means a three-month summer storage solution, especially for Georgetown and GWU Student Storage, can cost as much as $1,000 before you’ve even started packing.
There’s also a distinctly D.C. version of the student storage problem that makes it worse than most cities: every summer, a huge portion of D.C.’s student population leaves the city entirely for internships and jobs elsewhere. Georgetown and GWU students are particularly likely to spend the summer in New York, Chicago, San Francisco, or abroad — which means they need to be out of their housing and can’t just pop into a local storage unit when they need something, highlighting the need for Georgetown and GWU Student Storage solutions.
Ship2Storage solves both problems. Ship your boxes before you leave D.C., store them through the summer, and get them delivered wherever you land in the fall — in D.C. or anywhere else, making it the perfect option for Georgetown and GWU Student Storage.
DC Is Expensive Enough — Why Pay for Storage Too?
Georgetown students in Burleith and off-campus housing, GWU students in Foggy Bottom, and students at American University and Howard face the same challenge: when your lease ends in May or June, there’s no affordable, convenient place nearby to store a few boxes.
The neighborhood around Georgetown doesn’t have dense UHaul or Public Storage locations. Getting to a storage facility in the suburbs often requires a car. And even if you find a facility, you’re paying D.C. prices for a service you’d rather not need.
The Georgetown and GWU Summer Storage Problem
The end-of-year timeline at Georgetown and GWU is compressed and stressful. Finals, graduation events for some, and move-out requirements all land within the same few weeks. Students who haven’t planned ahead often end up scrambling.
Ship2Storage works best when you set it up early — before finals week, when you still have time to pack thoughtfully and ship without rushing. Create your account, generate your labels, and have boxes ready to drop before the end-of-year crunch hits.
Interning Somewhere Else This Summer? Here’s What to Do With Your Stuff
D.C. is a major exporter of summer interns. Georgetown McDonough, GWU, and neighboring schools send thousands of students every summer to finance internships in New York, consulting programs in Chicago, and tech roles in San Francisco.
If you’re leaving D.C. for the summer and coming back in the fall, Ship2Storage is the cleanest logistics solution. Store your D.C. boxes with us, go to your internship city, and have your boxes delivered to your new D.C. address in August or September. You travel light. Your stuff waits.
Ship Your Boxes Instead of Renting a DC Storage Unit
In August or September, enter your new address and we ship directly to you.
Pack your boxes and generate prepaid shipping labels from your Ship2Storage account.
Drop boxes at any UPS or FedEx location in D.C. — there are dozens across Georgetown, Foggy Bottom, and the broader D.C. area.
Your boxes are stored in a climate-controlled, barcoded facility.
International Students in DC: Your Off-Season Storage Plan
Georgetown and GWU both have large international student populations. If you’re heading home to Europe, Asia, or elsewhere for the summer, flying home with five boxes is expensive and impractical.
Ship2Storage keeps your belongings safely in the U.S. while you’re away. When you return in the fall, your boxes ship directly to your new D.C. address. You don’t have to worry about customs, airline baggage fees, or whether your family has room.
Study Abroad From DC: Store Before You Leave
Georgetown’s School of Foreign Service and GWU’s Elliott School attract students with strong international interests. If you’re studying abroad for a semester, Ship2Storage stores your stateside belongings until you return. Simple, affordable, and one less thing to stress about before you fly.
Getting Your Boxes to DC in the Fall
Update your delivery address in your Ship2Storage account when your fall housing is confirmed. We’ll deliver to any D.C. address, including Georgetown dorms, GWU residence halls, and off-campus apartments. Set delivery for a few days before your move-in date so everything arrives before you do.
FAQ
Can I ship from Georgetown dorms or GWU apartments?
Yes. You can drop boxes at any UPS or FedEx location in D.C. or schedule a pickup from your building. There are convenient drop-off options near both campuses.
What if I’m going to a summer internship in New York or Chicago?
That’s a very common scenario for D.C. students. Store your D.C. boxes with us, travel to your internship city, and get your boxes delivered to your new D.C. address when you return in the fall.
Do you deliver back to DC addresses?
Yes. We deliver to any U.S. address, including all D.C. neighborhoods and suburbs.
How does pricing compare to DC storage units?
For students storing a few boxes, Ship2Storage is considerably less expensive than renting even a small unit in the D.C. area, especially once you factor in transportation costs to and from the facility.
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