811 W. Maxwell St. (Apartments) - OR - 940 W. Harrison St. (Rooms) - OR - 1933 West Polk Street (Suite), Chicago,
Intern Housing Availability
Max. Length of Stay:
Last Check In: July 31, 2026
Last Check Out: August 1, 2026
About Us
Located in the heart of Chicago, the University of Illinois Chicago has available accommodations for visiting interns to make your stay comfortable. UIC is conveniently located just steps away from public transportation to make your commute to downtown or nearby internship hubs quick and smooth. UIC is the perfect fit when choosing intern housing as it is centrally located to popular Chicago landmarks, Lake Michigan, and trendy spots to visit. 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 and south sides of campus.
Below are the housing options available to interns:
- Private or shared (2-person) accommodations with a community bathroom on each floor.
- Suite-style rooms offer a combination of private and shared (2-person) accommodations with a shared bathroom in each unit.
- Apartment-style rooms offer private bedrooms with shared common area space and a shared bathroom in the unit.
*Co-Op, Study Tour, Research, and Travel Nurse housing is available year-round in our Guest Housing. Information about Guest Housing can be found here.
Thank you for considering the University of Illinois Chicago to be part of your internship journey. If you have any additional questions, please do not hesitate to contact us and we will be happy to answer any of your questions relating to accommodations at UIC.
Who Can Stay Here?
Payment Methods
UIC offers intern housing accommodations in residence halls located on our East and South campuses.
(Co-Op, Study Tour, Research, and Travel Nurse housing is available year around in our Guest Housing. Information about Guest Housing can be found here.)
Nightly Rates
- Academic & Residential Complex (ARC) Traditional-Style
- $68/night – Shared 2-person with community bathroom
- $136/night - Private room with community bathroom
- Marie Robinson Hall (MRH) - Apartment Style
- $75/night – 4- Person Shared Apartment (private bedroom w/ shared kitchen, living room and bathroom)
- $85/night - 2- Person Shared Apartment (private bedroom w/ shared kitchen, living room and bathroom)
- Polk Street Residence (PSR) - Suite Style - (Located near the UIC Medical District)
- $75/night – 3-Person Shared Suite w/ shared double bedroom (in-suite bathroom)
- $95/night - 3- Person Shared Suite w/ private bedroom (in-suite bathroom)
Damages and Incidentals
Each intern will be charged a $250 deposit, added to the final bill for damages and incidentals during their stay. This deposit is refundable provided there are no lost or damaged items from the room occupied. All monies will be returned to the intern after checkout and room inspection has been completed.
More Housing Detail
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)
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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.
811 W. Maxwell St. (Apartments) - OR - 940 W. Harrison St. (Rooms) - OR - 1933 West Polk Street (Suite), Chicago,
