TAP
(Townhouses, Apartments)
The TAP Housing Area provides two types of apartment-style living options to over 600 upperclass residents in Townhouses and Student Apartments.
There are 34 two-bedroom townhouses, each accommodating four residents. The townhouses include a living/dining room, full-sized kitchen, two full bathrooms, small patio/porch, washer and dryer, and full furnishings. This complex houses upperclass residents, and is the campus housing area most like an independent living situation.
The University Townhouses are located one-eighth of a mile from the Fairfax Campus on Chainbridge Rd. (Route 123).
Resident Responsibilities
- Contract independently with phone company for local and long-distance phone service.
- Contract independently with cable company for cable TV service.
- Provide own cleaning supplies, toilet paper, light bulbs, etc.
- Participation in a meal plan is optional.
- Uphold community standards, adhere to your Housing Agreement and the Guide to Pride: Resident Student Handbook.
The Student Apartments are composed of nine three-story buildings that house approximately 500 students in 118 one-, two-, and three-bedroom apartments. Each bedroom accommodates two students and is furnished with a bed, desk, chair, and closet for each resident. The apartment is carpeted and contains a kitchen, bathroom, and furnished living/dining area. Units are available to upperclass students.
Resident Responsibilities
- Maintain cleanliness and safety within assigned room.
- Adhere to community standards, your Housing Agreement and the Guide to Pride: Resident Student Handbook.
- Pay for all long-distance phone calls.
- Provide own cleaning supplies (cleaner, toilet paper, etc.)
- Participation in a meal plan is optional.
| Area | Building | Room Type | Freshman | Non- Freshman | # of Beds per Bedroom | # of Bedrooms | Kitchen | # of Bathrooms |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TAP | ||||||||
| Townhouses | Double | √ | 2 | 2 | √ | 2 | ||
| Townhouses | Single | √ | 1 | 2 | √ | 2 | ||
| Student Apartments | Double - 1 Bedroom | √ | 2 | 1 | √ | 1 | ||
| Student Apartments | Double - 2 Bedroom | √ | 2 | 2 | √ | 1 | ||
| Student Apartments | Single - 2 Bedroom | √ | 1 | 2 | √ | 1 | ||
| Student Apartments | Double - 3 Bedroom | √ | 2 | 3 | √ | 1 | ||
| Student Apartments | Single - 3 Bedroom | √ | 1 | 3 | √ | 1 |
C = Community Bathroom (by floor)
S = Shared Bathroom
N/A = Not Applicable
*Kitchenette

TAP
Student Apartment 5: 703-993-2797 or x3-2797 if calling from a campus phone.
Desk Hours: 10am to 2am on weekdays and 12noon to 2am Saturday and Sunday.
Townhouse Features and Services
- Washer, dryer, and dishwasher
- Paid utilities (electricity, water, heat, air-conditioning)
- Direct U.S. postal service, 6 days a week
- Individual A/C and heating units
- Wireless internet access
Apartments Features and Services
- Local phone service
- Individual voice-mail service
- Cable TV
- Internet access
- Central A/C and heating
- Carpeting, window treatments, furniture
- Vending machines
- TV lounge
- Laundry facilities in buildings 2, 4, and 8
- Vacuum cleaners available at TAP Service Desk












