LIVE: SUMMER BOOKINGS| American University

4400 Massachusetts Avenue, NW , Washington,

District Of Columbia

20016

Intern Housing Availability

Max. Length of Stay:

12 weeks

First Check In: May 17, 2026
Last Check In: July 12, 2026
Last Check Out: August 8, 2026

About Us

Academic year intern housing is now available to book. American University's intern housing 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.

Who Can Stay Here?

Interns

Researchers

Traveling Nurses

Requirements to Stay

Age 18+

Government Issued I.D.

Proof of Internship

Payment Methods

Credit Card

Special Announcements

Summer intern housing is now live on AU's intern housing portal. Click 'apply now' to book.

Questions? Contact internhousing@american.edu!

Housing Options

Summer:

American University’s on-campus accommodations for intern lodging feature traditional style or apartment room options.

Traditional style rooms in Anderson Hall include a fully private single room with a twin bed, desk, drawer set, and storage wall. Communal bathrooms and communal kitchens are located on each floor of the residence hall. (24/7 front desk staff).

Traditional style rooms in Clark Hall include a fully private single room with a twin bed, desk, drawer set, and dresser. Communal gender neutral pod-style bathrooms are located on each floor. ADA single stall restrooms are located on each floor. A communal kitchen and lounge can be found on the first floor (2-story building). Laundry is located on the first floor.

Nebraska Hall houses apartment style living with a full sized kitchen, living space, and bathroom shared amongst up to three roommates.

The campus offers front desk service to assist you during your stay on campus with your new-to-town needs. All rooms come fully furnished, including complimentary full linen sets (sheets, pillow, blanket, and towel), MicroFridge (barring Nebraska Hall), air conditioning, free Wi-Fi, and utilities at no additional fee. Free laundry can be found on each floor of all residence halls (first floor of Clark Hall only).

Academic Year:

One residence hall option is available to DMV bound interns during AU's academic year: Clark Hall. Clark Hall is a newly renovated residence hall on the South Side of American University's campus. Available in both single and double occupancy, Clark Hall's spaces are fully furnished with a bed, desk, storage, chair, and minifridge + microwave. Linens are available by request. Interns staying on campus will have access to the following: AU mail services, free campus shuttle to the Metro Red Line, unlimited no-charge laundry, fitness center access, campus WiFi.

Residence Types:

Residence Halls
Suite/Apartment

Bathroom Types:

Communal
Private
Shared

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Clark Hall

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Anderson Hall

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Nebraska Hall

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On-Site Amenities

Amenities Include:
- minifridge and microwave in bedroom (barring Nebraska Hall which is apartment style with full kitchen)
- free campus shuttle from main campus to Metro Red Line (Tenleytown-AU Metro Stop)
- access to campus fitness center
- access to campus mail services
- free weekly linens
- free laundry
- utilities included
- free guest wifi

ADA Accessible

Coffee Shop

Common Area

Desk

Dining Options

Dresser

Fitness Center

Microwave

Oven

Pillow and Linens

Refrigerator

Sofa

Stovetop

Wi-Fi

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Around the Area

Nearby Transportation

Bikes

Bus

Rideshare

Metro

Scooters

Train

American University is situated in northwest Washington, DC with easy access to the Tenleytown neighborhoods, populated with unique shopping, dining and entertainment experiences, as well as independent living essentials, such as pharmacies, grocery stores and public transportation. All residence halls have 24/7 front desk service to assist you during your stay on campus with your new-to-town needs. Access to on-campus fitness facilities and the AU Shuttle are also included in your stay.

Nearby groceries:

Whole Foods (Tenleytown, Friendship Height)
Target (Tenleytown)
Lidl (Tenleytown-Cathedral Heights)
Wegmans (Tenleytown-Cathedral Heights)
Trader Joes (Friendship Heights)
Amazon Fresh (Friendship Heights)

American University is within a 5 mile radius of :

Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, Bethesda, Maryland
GEICO Corporate Office in Bethesda, Maryland
Microsoft Corporation Headquarters in Chevy Chase, Maryland and Arlington, Virginia
Marriott Corporation Headquarters in Bethesda, Maryland
Embassy Row, Washington, DC

Not interning with one of these locations? American University is connected to the greater DMV area by the Tenleytown-American University Metro stop on the Red Line located in Tenleytown. American University's free shuttle service connects the campus directly to the Metro stop. See a map of Metro services in Washington, DC here.

Banks

Dining Options

Gas Stations

Grocery Shopping

Medical Facilities

Nightlife

Post Office

Shopping

Frequently Asked Questions

FAQs

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 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.