University of Illinois Chicago has available accommodations for visiting interns to the Chicagoland area to make your stay comfortable. Whether you are local to Chicago or moving here for your summer internship, UIC is here for you!
Our facilities offer a variety of room styles in air-conditioned residence halls throughout our East, South, and West sides of campus.
Below are the housing options available to interns:
- Traditional-style rooms offer private or shared (2-person) accommodations with a community bathroom on each floor.
- Suite-style rooms offer a combination of private and shared (3-person) accommodations with a shared bathroom in each unit.
- Apartment-style rooms offer private bedrooms with shared common area space and shared bathroom in the unit.
announcements
Our summer 2024 housing application is now closed!
who can stay here?
Interns nearby transportation
Bikes 
Bus 
Rideshare 
Metro 
Scooters 
Subway 
Taxi 
Train 
Rideshare intern housing availability
Maximum Length of Stay: 10 Weeks
Last Check In: June 30, 2024
Last Check Out: August 4, 2024
housing options
The Academic and Residential Complex (FULL FOR SUMMER 2024)
The Academic and Residential Complex (ARC) is the newest living-learning residential community located near Harrison and Morgan Streets near downtown Chicago. The 10-story building provides residential accommodations for approximately 550 students in a traditional residence hall style environment. Within the residential component, there are multiple social and/or gaming lounges, study lounges on each floor and free laundry facilities.
The Academic & Residential Complex is LEED Gold certified by the US Green Building Council.
Building
- Air conditioning and heat
- Lounges and common areas
- Shared bathrooms on the same floor
- Gender inclusive units available
- Free laundry room
Room
- Extra-long twin bed
- Desk and chair
- Clothes closet and storage drawers
- High-speed internet connection (including wireless)
- Social and programing space for the floor
Residence Type:
Residence Hall
Occupancy Type:
Double
Bath Type:
Communal
Fully Furnished:
Yes
Kitchen:
No
Kitchen Utensils Included:
No
Air Conditioning:
Yes
Washer/Dryer:
Yes
James Stukel Towers (JST)
James Stukel Towers (JST) is comprised of four towers and can accommodate guests in 5-person suites. Each suite shares living space and bathrooms with a mix of single and double rooms. Every two floors are connected by a lounge with floor-to-ceiling windows. Each of the Towers offer a penthouse lounge/piano room.
Building
- Air conditioning and heat
- Free laundry
- Kitchenettes and vending machines
- Lounges and common areas
Room
- Extra-long twin bed
- Desk and chair
- Clothes closet and storage drawers
- High-speed internet connection (including wireless)
- Living Room – Chairs, couch, and coffee tables
Single Student Residences (FULL FOR SUMMER 2024)
Single Student Residence (SSR) is an apartment-style building that houses graduate and professional students. Located in Chicago's "Illinois Medical District", SSR is two miles west of downtown Chicago. Each intern has a private bedroom in an apartment with a shared kitchenette and bathroom within each unit.
Building
- Air conditioning and heat
- Free laundry
- Vending machines
- Lounges and common areas
- Walking distance to recreational facilities and hospitals
- Gender inclusive apartments available
Room
- Extra-long twin bed
- Desk and chair
- Clothes closet and storage drawers
- High-speed wireless internet
- Kitchen – Refrigerator, stove, dining table and chairs
on-site amenities
Bedroom (Bed, Nightstand, Dresser, Desk, & Chair)
Kitchen (Refrigerator, Stovetop, Oven, Microwave)
Campus Security 24/7
Traditional-Style or Suite-Style Room
Bedroom (Bed, Dresser, Desk, & Chair)
Campus Security 24/7
No Hidden Costs
Unlimited Electricity & Water
High-Speed Internet (Ethernet)
Monthly Parking Pass - $91 (subject to change)
Monthly Gym Membership - $45 (subject to change)
ADA Accessible 
Basketball Courts 
Billiards 
Bowling 
Coffee Shop 
Common Area 
Desk 
Dresser 
Fitness Center 
Library Access 
Microwave 
Office Chair 
Oven 
Refrigerator 
Sofa 
Stovetop 
Swimming Pool 
Wi-Fi things to do around Chicago
Live among a diverse group of college students and other young adults with a similar mission who call University Village and UIC their home! Our housing facilities are nestled in the heart of the city’s West Loop neighborhood, a bustling retail strip with restaurants, coffee roasters, sandwich shops, grocers and boutiques.
Banks 
Beaches 
Dining Options 
Gas Stations 
Grocery Shopping 
Medical Facilities 
Nightlife 
Shopping 
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