Occidental College

1600 Campus Road

Los Angeles, California 90041

Applications are now open!

Oxy (shorthand for "Occidental College") welcomes LA-bound interns to spend the summer with us. You’ll enjoy the best of both worlds: Oxy’s small campus provides an affordable, clean and laid-back home-base while you take care of business on weekdays. When you’re ready to unwind, our hip urban location offers easy access to every epic scene Los Angeles has to offer. Whether your goal is an in-depth comparison of authentic ramen noodles, or to visit every beach in LA (impossible!), living at Oxy puts it all within reach.

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reviews

"I loved how welcoming and accommodating the service felt. Thank you!"

"I always found the facilities and dorms were clean and in order which was very nice. Conference services was always very willing to help me out and everyone I interacted with who was apart of the Oxy staff was very pleasant."

who can stay here?

co-ops

Study Tour Participant

Interns

Researchers

Traveling Nurses

nearby transportation

Bikes

Bus

Rideshare

Metro

Scooters

Taxi

Rideshare

intern housing availability

Minimum Length of Stay: 5 weeks
Maximum Length of Stay: 11 weeks

First Check In: May 28, 2023
Last Check In: July 9, 2023
Last Check Out: August 12, 2023

housing options

Housing & Meal Plans

Convenience, affordability, and comfort… choose a private single or a double room. All housing includes the following features:

Air-conditioning
Basic furnishings (bed, dresser, desk, desk chair)
Microwave and mini-fridge in every room
Communal restrooms
Lounge access
Free wi-fi
Free laundry
Free parking

Double Room

Double room + 7 meals per week = $1,960.00 for 5-weeks / $489.00 per additional week
Double room + 14 meals per week = $2,040.00 for 5-weeks / $568.00 per additional week

Residence Type: Residence Hall

Occupancy Type: Double

Bath Type: Communal

Fully Furnished: Yes

Air Conditioning: Yes

Washer/Dryer: Yes

Single Room

Single room + 7 meals per week = $3,728.00 for 5-weeks / $853.00 per additional week
Single room + 14 meals per week = $3,808.00 for 5-weeks / $932.00 per additional week

Residence Type: Residence Hall

Occupancy Type: Single

Bath Type: Communal

Fully Furnished: Yes

Air Conditioning: Yes

Washer/Dryer: Yes

Meal Plans

Lucky you… Chowhound rated our food #5 out of the top 18 campus sites, and PETA gave us an “A” on our vegan report card. The Marketplace dining room is open daily, with all-you-care-to-eat options from vegan pizza and organic salads, to authentic street-style tacos with homemade salsa.

A limited Meal Plan is required for all interns. Housing options do not include kitchens, but every room has a microwave and mini-fridge. Meal Plans may be used for any meal during Marketplace hours (open 7 days a week). Choose from 2 Meal Plan options:

7 meals per week
14 meals per week

on-site amenities

Oxy is small but mighty. Chowhound rated our food #5 out of the top 18 campus sites. Our Marketplace dining room is open every day, with all-you-can-eat options ranging from vegan pizza and organic salads, to authentic street-style tacos with homemade salsa. You’ll enjoy free Fitness Center access, free wi-fi (of course), and free parking (can you believe it?). Residence halls feature keycard security with on-site lounge and laundry. Our beautiful grounds and proximity to Hollywood have made us a popular movie and TV location for more than 80 years; we were even ranked 6th ‘most beautiful’ campus by Newsweek. Yeah... you could get used to this.

Basketball Courts

Coffee Shop

Common Area

Desk

Dining Options

Dresser

Fitness Center

Microwave

Office Chair

On-Site Parking

Refrigerator

Swimming Pool

Tennis Courts

Wi-Fi

things to do around Los Angeles

Coolest neighborhood in the WORLD? Yep… that’s what TimeOut says. Oxy is nestled on the border between the Eagle Rock and Highland Park neighborhoods of Los Angeles. You’ll be steps from York Boulevard, with its vegan cafes, live music, third wave coffee houses, handsome cocktail spots, vintage vinyl shops, and buzzing food truck scene. Catch the Gold Line and explore all of LA… from sandy beaches and canyon hiking trails, to world-class museums and shopping galore. Still want more? How about scuba diving off Catalina Island or a weekend trip to Joshua Tree National Monument (1.5 hours away)? Los Angeles awaits you.

5 spots within 5 blocks of campus:

10 destinations within 10 miles of campus:

Banks

Dining Options

Gas Stations

Grocery Shopping

Medical Facilities

Nightlife

Post Office

Shopping

payment methods

e-Transfer

requirements

Age 18+

Gov. Issued I.D.

Proof of Internship

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I secure a spot in housing?

First, complete the application. Applications are typically approved within 7 days. If approved, you will receive a Housing Agreement via email. To guarantee your space, you must sign and return the Housing Agreement with a $500 deposit within 7 days.

What is the payment schedule?

$500 deposit = Due with your signed Housing Agreement
Full balance = Due 10 days before your arrival date

What type of payment do you accept?

We accept electronic payment only. Our eBill system allows you to make online payments from your checking or savings account, or use your debit card. There is no additional fee for using this service.

Do you offer payment plans?

Payment plans are not available.

What is your cancellation and refund policy?

You may terminate your Housing Agreement by providing written notice to the Conference Services Office at least 10 days before your arrival date. The $500 deposit is not refundable.
Once terms are contractualized on your Housing Agreement, there are no refunds for late arrivals or early departures.

Can I request a specific person for a roommate?

Yes. Roommates must have compatible arrival and departure dates, the same housing selection, and roommate preference.
You may request roommate(s) by name on your application, or submit a request to conference@oxy.edu up to 14 days before your arrival date.
We make every effort to accommodate roommate requests but cannot guarantee assignments. Roommates are strongly encouraged to submit their applications as early as possible and at the same time.

If I don’t have a roommate, do you choose for me? How is my roommate assigned?

You will specify roommate preferences on the application; we’ll use your info to identify a person(s) with compatible preferences and stay dates. Please note that we do not communicate roommate information to residents at any time.

Can I switch my room or roommate later?

Housing changes are subject to current availability. If the change is approved, you will incur a $50 change fee.

When can I check-in? When is checkout?

Check-ins take place on Sundays between May 28 - July 9. Check-in time is 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM. You will receive an email with check-in instructions approximately 14 days before your arrival date.
Checkouts take place on Saturdays between 7:00 AM - 10:00 AM. The last Checkout date is August 12.

How do I get a parking permit?

You may request a parking permit on your application, or at any time up to 14 days prior to check-in. Permits are free and are issued at check-in. You must provide the following info at check-in: Vehicle make, model, color, license plate number and state of issue.

How does my Meal Plan work?

Use your Meal Plan for any meal during open hours. Meal Plans re-set every Sunday morning; un-used meals do not carry over to subsequent weeks. You may upgrade your Meal Plan at any time during your stay.

Where are meals served?

Summer meal service takes place in the Marketplace (open every day). Meals are “all you can eat” and must be consumed in the dining room; there is no “to go” option. Your keycard will be programmed with your Meal Plan info; you must bring it to the Marketplace and swipe it for entry (or pay cash at the door). The Marketplace is open 7 days a week, typically serving 3 meals per day.

Can I get food via a delivery service (DoorDash, GrubHub, etc.)?

Yes! Note that the College uses 1 address for the entire campus. It may not be possible to arrange for delivery to a specific residence hall (every building has the same address).

Are housekeeping services provided?

Housekeeping service is not provided to resident rooms, or bathrooms located within your room or suite. Residents are responsible for cleaning their own rooms throughout their stay. Housekeeping service is provided to communal areas: Lounges, hallways, and communal restrooms.

Is linen provided?

No. Please bring your own pillow, bedding, and towels. Beds are size twin X-Long.

Will I have access to a kitchen?

No. But each room/suite has a microwave and mini-fridge.

Can I stay in my housing after my contract ends? I am willing to pay extra.

Extended stays are not available. Please have a backup housing plan if you think your stay may extend beyond your departure date.

Occidental College Internship Housing