Located in beautiful northwest Washington, one of DC's most beautiful residential areas, American University is just minutes from the city's most famous sites by bus, cab, Metro, or car. Our free shuttle service connects the university to Washington's Metro Red Line at the Tenleytown-AU station, which is located just three-quarters of a mile from campus.
The intern lodging program is available for any non-AU student visiting the Washington, DC area for an academic internship, educational program, or scholarly research. All applicants must be 18 years of age or older at the time of application.
announcements
The waitlist for summer 2023 intern housing is now open! Complete this form to be added to the list to receive our official housing application, scheduled to launch in early 2023.
Waitlist registrants will receive limited-time exclusive access to American University's intern housing application before its full public launch and a 5% discount!*
The waitlist will close on February 14, 2023.
*if paid in full during the exclusive access period.
who can stay here?
nearby transportation
intern housing availability
Maximum Length of Stay: 12wks
Last Check In: July 16, 2023
Last Check Out: August 12, 2023
housing options
Nebraska Hall

Get a taste of DC apartment living in Nebraska Hall!
Nebraska Hall apartments have 2 to 4 bedrooms, featuring full size beds, with full kitchens and bathrooms private to each apartment. Interns living in Nebraska can expect to live with up to 3 roommates of the same gender, who are also DC interns. Explore virtually!
- $425/wk (plus 15.95% DC hotel tax and 5% Admin Fee)
- 6wk minimum length of stay required
Anderson Hall

Develop community and connection in Anderson Hall!
All traditional style accommodations are single occupancy with communal bathrooms, lounges and kitchens on each residence hall floor. Included in each bedroom is a microwave-minifridge combo. Explore virtually!
- $390/wk (plus 15.95% DC Hotel Tax and 5% Admin Fee)
- 4wk minimum length of stay required
East Campus Commons

Enjoy privacy and serenity on East Campus!
The East Campus Commons suite-style accommodations are single occupancy bedrooms with their own private bathroom and a minifridge-microwave combo included, with communal kitchens and lounges on each residence hall floor. Explore virtually!
- $425/wk (plus 15.95% DC hotel tax and 5% Admin Fee)
- 6wk minimum length of stay required