Can I have guests in my room (during the day or overnight)?

• No. For the safety and security of everyone in the residence halls, non-residents (including family) are not permitted in the residence halls at any time. Failure to adhere to this policy can lead to termination of your stay without refund.  Residence Hall front desk are monitored by UCGS staff 24/7, guest cards are checked upon entry.
  • Family may assist with move-in and move-out. They must sign in at the front desk on those days and present a photo ID. They may not continue to visit the residence hall or stay overnight. 

What is the roommate policy?

• Single and double occupancy housing is available for academic year intern housing. 
  • For those staying in double occupancy style, roommates will be other interns of the same identifying gender.

Can I purchase a meal plan?

• AU will have two meal plans available to purchase through the intern housing portal in April.
  • 25 Block with $50 Dining Dollars = $475
  • 50 Block with $25 Dining Dollars = $825
  • A 10% Dining Tax is applied at checkout

• 'Block' refers to the number of meal swipes included in the plan (ie. 25 meal swipes, 50 meal swipes). 'Dining Dollars' is AU's on campus currency (ie. $50 Dining Dollars, $25 Dining Dollars).

  The campus dining hall, campus Subway, and campus convenience store will be open for summer 2026.

Can I purchase a summer parking pass?

• All parking must go through AU's Parking and Commuter Services department.  Interns are offered a special rate of $37.50/week with a four week minimum. 
  • Please call the Parking and Commuter Services office to purchase special-rate parking during their office hours
• Without the weekly intern rare, parking is $2/hour or $16/day and can be paid for via campus kiosk or through the Parking and Commuter Services webage/portal.
• Interns can park in the following locations over the summer:
  • Katzen Parking Garage (closest to Nebraska Hall)
  • SIS Parking Garage (closest to Anderson and Clark Hall)
  • East Campus Surface Lot

Can I bring my pet or Emotional Support Animal (ESA)?

• No. American University Intern Housing accommodates trained service animals as defined by the American with Disabilities Act, but pets, ESA's and/or comfort animals are not allowed in the residence halls. Failure to adhere to this policy can lead to termination of your stay without refund. 

Can I smoke or drink in my room/in the residence hall?

• No. All residence halls are smoke-free (including traditional tobacco products, vape pens, and marijuana) and alcohol is not permitted in the residence halls, even if you are over 21 years of age. If you are over 21 during your summer in Washington DC, you are welcome to enjoy the city's nightlife in Adams-Morgan, Georgetown, on U Street or anywhere else to the fullest extent you wish and return to the comfort of your campus accommodations, but consumption must take place off-premises. Failure to adhere to this policy can lead to termination of your stay without refund. 

Are dishes, cookware, cleaning supplies or hangers provided? 

• No. We recommend visiting one of the many retailers available in Tenleytown to grab some basics once you're moved in. It's a great opportunity to meet your neighbors/roommates and get to know Washington DC!
  • We do provide full linen sets to each of our guests, including a pillow, blanket, sheets and bath towel.  Linens can be exchanged for a fresh set at your accommodation's front desk each Sunday. Your bed should be all made up for your arrival!

Are there housekeeping services?

• Not for the individual bedrooms, suites or apartments. Communal lounges/kitchens, communal bathrooms and residence hall public spaces are cleaned by our campus housekeeping vendor, but private spaces will stay private during your stay. Trash and laundry rooms are available on each residence hall floor. Please be courteous to your neighbors, roommates and our housekeepers by picking up after yourself when using communal facilities. 
  • To refresh complimentary linens, just bring the dirty set down to the lobby and drop them in the bin labeled "dirty linens" and pick up a clean set at the front desk. Fresh linens are supplied once a week (Sundays), or in case of emergency.

Can I pay by check, installments or month to month?

• The total cost of a stay is due prior to your check in date.  Housing is calculated based on a weekly rate: one week of the cost of the selected housing option is due at the time of booking.
• Space is available on a “first come-first serve” basis. 

I can't move in until mid-week/I have to leave early, do you prorate or refund unstayed nights?

• No, but in some extreme cases, there may be an exception. We charge by the full week, running Sunday to Saturday. Unfortunately, if it is such that you cannot arrive until later in the week, we will not prorate the preceding nights. Same if you depart prior to the Saturday of your last week. 
  • If you have to leave early or arrive late due to an emergency or the unexpected cancellation/change in remote work status of your internship, please reach out to internhousing@american.edu. Exceptions are made on a case by case basis. 

What is your overall refund policy?

• Outside of the conditions for proration, applicants have until 14 days before their check-in date to cancel in writing to internhousing@american.edu and receive a refund, minus a $200 cancellation fee.  Verbal requests are not considered valid cancellation requests.
  • Please note, cancellation requests need to be made by the guest whose name is on the booking.  

My question wasn't on here, who can I talk to?

• We'd love to hear from you! Write to us at internhousing@american.edu and we'll respond within two business days or give us a call at 202-885-8247 8am - 6pm, Monday through Friday to speak to our team.