Advantages of Intern Housing at American University
American University is Washington, D.C.'s most attractive housing option for visiting interns, offering competitively priced housing in an ideal location for interns and students coming to the nation's capital. Located in one of Washington's most beautiful residential areas in the northwest corner of the District of Columbia, American University is convenient to all the resources of the city and surrounding suburbs. Our residence halls and entire campus are fully air-conditioned and have wireless internet access!
Testimonial from a Past Intern
"I found American University's campus to be one of the nicest I have ever visited. Prior to my visit to Washington last summer, I had never stepped a foot on a college campus. However, when I saw AU's, it looked exactly as I imagined a university campus would be - exactly like in the movies! Following that trip, I have been on many different campuses in both the US and the UK, and American Univeristy's still remains at the top of my list. As for the residence hall in which I lived, each floor had a common room with a TV which was used very often and the many showers and toilets on each floor meant that there was no line in the mornings to use these much needed facilities. Outside, there was a lot of green spaces and inside there was also a gym with a pool, both of which were used often. I have always been told that food at college is not the best, but American University's dining hall has a great variety of foods to choose from. Pizza, pasta, salads, hamburgers and ice cream are all available which means two things: there is definetly something everyone will enjoy and there is variety so that you can have a healthy diet by eating different foods throughout your whole stay.
On the whole, I had a wonderful stay and my room, which I shared with one person, contributed to this. I thought there would be small rooms but they were quite big and each person gets a bed, a desk and a closet. I look forward to returning to the American University campus this summer again." - Daniel Bataller-Spatt (Summer 2005 and 2006 guest)
Summer Housing is available for anyone looking to come to the Washington, DC area for the summer. You do not have to have an internship in place, or be currently working at an internship site to qualify for Summer Housing at American University. All applicants must be 18 years of age or older by expected check-in date.
A four-week minimum stay is required. If you register or stay
for less than four weeks, you will be billed for four weeks.
Summer Intern Housing is available for:
Single Occupancy: $330 per week (Remember,
singles are limited and requests that we cannot honor automatically default
to your second choice of accommodations.)
Double Occupancy: $265 per person/per
week
Triple Occupancy: $235 per person/per
week.
Double as a Single: Depending on occupancy, Interns who wish to be housed in singles but aren't able to be assigned to one may be given the option of buying out their double room and keeping it as a single for the summer. Interns living in bought-out singles will be charged at a rate that is only slightly higher, $370 per week. You may indicate your preference for a "Double as a Single" on your online application. Only one person is permitted to reside in a Double as a Single room assignment.
Weeks stayed are calculated in seven-night increments. Four, five, six or
seven nights stayed count as one full week. One two or three nights in residence
do not count as a full week. For example; if your stay is five weeks and four
nights, you will be billed for six weeks; if your stay is five weeks and three
nights, you will be billed for five weeks.
Please note that the District of Columbia levies a 14.5% hotel tax on all
room rates (not included in above rates).
| DEPOSIT: | A non-refundable $200 deposit is required to reserve a space in a residence hall. The $200 deposit will be applied to your total housing balance due and must accompany your housing application.
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| RETURNED CHECKS AND CREDIT CARDS: | There
is a $25 service fee for all returned checks. Invalid credit cards may
result in forfeiture of room privileges.
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| BALANCE DUE AT CHECK-IN: | Balance payments (total housing fees due for summer less the deposit paid) are payable in full, via check or credit card, upon check-in. Sorry, no exceptions.
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| CANCELLATIONS: | All housing cancellations must be made in writing or by e-mail to Housing and Dining Programs. Phone cancellations will not be honored. Reminder: If you cancel you forfeit your $200 deposit and any unused housing.
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| EXTENSIONS, EARLY CHECK-OUTS, and NO-SHOWS: | All extensions must be requested in writing through Housing and Dining Programs (you can e-mail us at summerhousing@american.edu). Extensions will be granted on a space available basis, and you may be required to move to a different room and/or hall to accommodate the extension. Please note that no extensions will be granted past Saturday, August 8th at 12:00 Noon. Additional fees due must be paid immediately upon notification from Housing and Dining Programs. Interns checking out before their scheduled departure date forfeit all unused housing fees. If you fail to check-in on the date submitted on your application, we will attempt to contact you to confirm your arrival. However, room reservations will be cancelled 48-hours after your check-in date. |
You will be assigned to one of the following locations:
| 1. Most Summer Interns will stay on the Tenley Campus (Capital Hall), just steps away from the Tenleytown Metro Stop. | |
| 2. Main Campus (Anderson Hall) will be available on a very limited basis during Summer 2009. |
Our on-campus rooms average 12' by 15' and come with two standard
twin beds, two desks, two chairs, and closet space for two. You may move the
furniture around as you wish, but must return it to its original configuration
before checking out. Your room is fully carpeted and has overhead lighting
and air-conditioning with in-room controls. Residence Hall Rooms at American
do not have active phone lines. Pay phones are available for off campus
and long distance calls. Calling cards are recommended for long distance calling.Your
room also comes with cable TV access and two ethernet ports for access to
AU's EagleNet network (and the internet). You may bring a mini-refrigerator
or lease one once you arrive on campus. Each floor has laundry facilities,
stove and microwave-equipped kitchenettes, a lounge with cable television,
and separate communal bathrooms and shower facilities. You can receive mail,
packages, and express mail at the residence halls. The residence hall staff,
including a full-time Resident Director, will assist you, answer any questions
that might arise or help you with any issues during your stay.
All floors are coed. Smoking is not permitted in any of our
residence halls. All common areas, including hallways, bathrooms, lounges,
and lobbies, and all other buildings on campus are non-smoking areas. No alcohol
is permitted in the residence halls at any time.
| ** Housing and Dining Programs may add additional furniture to a room for the purpose of preparing for academic year housing. | |
| *** Housing and Dining Programs may occasionally utilize the floor lounges for summer conference use. Any use of floor lounges for summer conferences will be posted on lounge doors. |
Summer Housing at American University includes many amenities that everyone needs! Included in your room costs are your cable television, wired and wireless high-speed internet, individual room air-conditioning units, and carpeted floors. You will also have access to laundry facilities on each floor, and a common space for cooking and hanging out. On campus, you have access to the Jacob’s Fitness Center, free parking, shuttle service to the metro, and an on-campus convenience store. Not to mention that all of the residence halls have wireless Internet available for your use!
Getting to AU, Around DC, and Parking Information
If
you are bringing your own car, you can park at no extra charge (for summer
only) in the Nebraska Avenue lot adjacent to the main campus. Simply ask for
a parking pass at the front desk of your residence hall when you check in.
| Capital Cab - (202) 546-2400 | |
| Diamond Cab - (202) 387-6200 | |
| Yellow Cab - (202) 544-1212 |
Additionally, Amtrak provides train service to numerous locations along the Eastern Seaboard, and many points West. Tickets can be purchased in advance and departure/arrival schedules are available by calling (800) 872-7245.
MARC,
the Maryland Rail Commuter train, departs from Union Station and offers weekly
commuter service to B
Meal plans are available on campus through our campus food service vendor, Bon Appetit. Interns eat in the main campus cafeteria*, located in the Mary Graydon Center, and/or the Tenley Campus Cafe. Meal plan options include EagleBuck$. The Summer 2009 intern meal plan options and prices are as follows:
| -- | 50 meal block with $225.00 EagleBuck$ @ $850.00 |
| -- | 25 meal block with $225.00 EagleBuck$ @ $538.00 |
| -- | 25 meal block with $100.00 EagleBuck$ @ $413.00 |
| -- | “The EagleBuck$ Option” – Can’t make the dining hours work for your busy schedule? Select “The EagleBuck$ Option” and we’ll automatically add $300.00 to your Guest Card prior to your arrival. |
You can also purchase food on campus at McDonald's, Megabytes Cafe, the Eagle's Nest, Wagshal's Delicatessen, and Wagshal's American Cafe. A number of restaurants and several grocery stores are either within walking distance of campus or a short AU shuttle-bus ride away.
EagleBuck$ are the convenient, cashless way to pay on and off campus at the areas most popular businesses. A prepaid, stored-value account that's part of your summer guest card, EagleBuck$ has you covered with whatever you need, whenever you need it, during your stay
EagleBuck$ are included in the intern meal plans offered at American University. As a form of payment, you'll use your EagleBuck$ at numerous locations around campus if you do not wish to or cannot eat in the Terrace Dining Room and/or Tenley Campus Cafe. The area's most popular off-campus businesses now accept EagleBuck$ and you can use it to pay for restaurants, food delivery, haircuts and other essential student services including residence hall laundry machines and law library copiers.
In one location at the center of campus you'll also find the Eagle's Nest convenience store, a full-service copy center, mailing and fax services at the UPS Store, a hair salon, and a full-service bank with ATM facilities.
Click here to read the Summer Intern EagleBuck$ Policy.
| * | The Terrace Dining Room may be closed
for the first few weeks of the summer session. If the Dining Room closes,
meal plans will be honored at the Marketplace or Tavern on the first floor
of the Mary Graydon Center. |
When you check in, you will receive a Summer Guest Card. This is your summer ID and a valuable tool you will use for many purposes:
| -- | It is your access to the front doors of your residence hall. | |
| -- | If you purchase a meal plan (see flyer in welcome packet to purchase one or register when you apply for housing), those plans and the EagleBuck$ will be placed on your Summer Guest Card and used at all access points for meals. | |
| -- | EagleBuck$ are also able to be used at participating vendors both on and off campus. EagleBuck$ work like a debit card, and can be used to purchase food at various off campus locations rather than use cash or a credit card. See the Housing and Dining Programs Website for a complete list of off campus vendors. | |
| -- | You will be asked to show your Summer Guest Card at the Jacobs Fitness Center. You may also need to show your Summer Guest Card when riding the AU shuttle. | |
| -- | If you LOSE your card, go to the front desk of your hall and report your missing card. The staff will request a new card and transfer your previous balance of meals and EagleBuck$ onto your new card, which will be placed in your mail box. If you lose your card on a Friday or a weekend, you may have to wait until business hours on Monday to create a new guest card. There is a $15.00 charge to replace a lost or missing Summer Guest Card. A temporary card for access can be obtained from Public Safety (located across from the South Side shuttle stop). |
Athletic and Recreation Facilities
At
no extra charge, you'll enjoy access to most* of
If
you are under 18 years of age, you will need a signed permit from a parent
or legal guardian to use the
| * | Some of AU's athletic facilities may be used for summer sports camps,
restricting availability, but usually only during the day. |
Check-In and Check-Out Information
Summer intern housing for 2009 is available from Sunday, May 10, 2009 at 3:00pm to Saturday, August 8, at 12:00pm. We cannot allow early check-ins or late check-outs. Interns may check in at the front desk of their assigned part of campus 24 hours a day, seven days a week, beginning and ending on the above dates and times. Our front desk staff will register you and give you your room keys, mailbox keys, parking pass (if needed) and intern welcome packet.
What to Bring/What Not to Bring
We encourage you to keep in mind that you will only be in Washington
DC for a very short time and that your stay here will likely keep you very
busy. When packing for your internship and your room, we recommend the following
items as a beginning packing list:
| -- | Room phone | -- | Umbrella/Poncho | ||
| -- | Bed linens, blanekts, and pillows | -- | Bathrobe | ||
| -- | Towels/Bathroom linens | -- | Television/VCR/DVD player | ||
| -- | Clothing and shoes | -- | Comfortable shoes | ||
| -- | Toiletries and shower caddy | -- | Mini-refrigerator |
Your safety is important. Due to the hazards associated with their use, the following appliances may not be present in residence hall rooms:
| -- | Personal air conditioners | -- | Open-coiled appliances | ||
| -- | Grills (including George Foreman grills) | -- | Steam vaporizers | ||
| -- | Halogen lamps | -- | Waterbeds | ||
| -- | Immersion coals | -- | Microwaves | ||
| -- | Oil, kerosene, and gas lamps | -- | Any appliance attached to multiple extension cords |
These appliances may only be used in designated cooking areas or kitchens:
| -- | Coffee makers | -- | Popcorn poppers | ||
| -- | Electrical appliances with heating elements | -- | Rice cookers | ||
| -- | Hot pots | -- | Toasters/Toaster ovens | ||
| -- | Microwaves |
All applicants must be 18 years of age or older by expected check-in date.
Priority consideration will be given to individuals who apply online and
pay the $200 deposit with a credit card. Please be sure to provide a valid
email address since the only verification of your application will be sent
by email.
Individuals not able to pay online must call our office at the number below
to discuss other possible arrangements. Sorry, due to heavy volume, we cannot
fax applications to you and will not accept faxed applications.
When your application has been received, you will receive an email from us confirming we have received your application, and detailing the tentative cost of your housing. Room assignment notices for summer will be sent via e-mail starting in early April. These notices will include your balance due which you need to pay online prior to your arrival.
Possibly interested in picking up some course credits during your stay at AU or online from somewhere else? Check out this information from the Registrar's Office about summer course offerings.
Please feel free to contact us by e-mailing summerhousing@american.edu or calling 202-885-3370 during normal business hours.
The mission of Housing
and Dining Programs is to develop a safe, culturally engaging, living-learning
community through high-quality programs and collaborative service delivery.
The Office of Campus Life fosters an inclusive, welcoming, collaborative work
environment and is committed to the recruitment and retention of a diverse
workforce. We comply with affirmative action and equal employment opportunity
laws and regulations.
