YRC
(York River Corner)
The YRC Housing Area provides apartment-style living to upperclass students in Liberty Square and Potomac Heights.
Liberty Square houses approximately 500 students in 144 fully furnished apartments. Located between Presidents Park and the Aquatic Center, Liberty Square features two and four person apartments each with single bedrooms and one bathroom for every two students. Each apartment contains a kitchen and living/dining area. Kitchen amenities include a refrigerator, electric stove and oven, garbage disposal and dishwasher.
Residency in Liberty Square is limited to upperclass students. Nine and twelve month leases are available. Liberty Square is a non-smoking housing area.
Potomac Heights houses over 500 students in 128 fully furnished apartments. Apartments accommodate 2, 4 or 6 students in single and double bedrooms. Located between Liberty Square and the Aquatic Center, Potomac Heights offers generally one bathroom for every two students except for the 6-person units, which have an extra half bath. Each apartment contains a kitchen and living/dining area. Kitchen amenities include a refrigerator, electric stove and oven, microwave oven, garbage disposal and dishwasher.
Upperclass students are given preference in Potomac Heights. Potomac Heights is a non-smoking housing area.
Resident Responsibilities
- Maintain cleanliness and safety within bedroom/apartment.
- Uphold community standards, adhere to your Housing Agreement and the Guide to Pride: Resident Student Handbook.
- Pay for all long-distance phone calls.
- Provide own cleaning supplies, toilet paper, light bulbs, etc.
- Participation in a meal plan is optional.
| Area | Building | Room Type | Freshman | Non- Freshman | # of Beds per Bedroom | # of Bedrooms | Kitchen | # of Bathrooms |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| YRC | ||||||||
| Liberty Square | Single - 2 Bedroom | √ | 1 | 2 | √ | 1 | ||
| Liberty Square | Single - 4 Bedroom | √ | 1 | 4 | √ | 2 | ||
| Potomac Heights | Single - 2 Bedroom | √ | 1 | 2 | √ | 1 | ||
| Potomac Heights | Single - 4 Bedroom | √ | 1 | 4 | √ | 2 | ||
| Potomac Heights | Double - 2 Bedroom | √ | 2 | 2 | √ | 2 | ||
| Potomac Heights | Double - 3 Bedroom | √ | 2 | 3 | √ | 2.5 |
C = Community Bathroom (by floor)
S = Shared Bathroom
N/A = Not Applicable
*Kitchenette

YRC
Potomac Heights Desk: 703-993-9250 or x3-9250 if calling from a campus phone.
Desk Hours: 10am to 2am on weekdays and 12noon to 2am Saturday and Sunday
Liberty Square Desk: 703-993-9240 or x3-9240 if calling from a campus phone.
Desk Hours: 2pm to 6pm Monday - Thursday
Features and Services
- Local phone service
- Individual voice-mail service
- Cable TV
- Internet access
- Individual A/C and heating units
- Carpeting, window treatments, furniture
- Kitchen including dishwasher
- Elevators
- Recreational, programming and TV lounges
- Meeting rooms
- Computer lab (Potomac Heights)
- Laundry facilities in each building
- Vacuum cleaners available at service desk
- Limited on-site parking available (purchase of a University Parking decal required)
- Bicycle storage areas
- Card access












