Intern Housing

Looking for a place to stay while interning in the Bloomington-Normal, IL area next summer? We’ve got you covered!

Illinois Wesleyan is offering apartment-style housing for college students—undergraduate or graduate—working internships in summer 2026.

2026 Proposed Program Dates

Sunday, May 17 - end date TBD, early August

Interns can choose the move-in and move-out that best fits their schedule within the program dates. 

Eligibility

Interns must be actively enrolled as college students (undergraduate or graduate) and have an internship in the Bloomington-Normal area. Interns must contract for a minimum of 30 nights.

Pricing 

The early bird rate is $24 per night for applications submitted with application fee paid. Any registrations received after April 1st, 2026 will be charged at $26 per night.

Registration Process

The summer 2026 housing application is coming soon in fall 2025.

Once you complete the application and submit the $25 application fee, we will reserve your spot.

Additionally, we will send you details regarding the contract and housing deposit. The deposit paid applies to the balance due and is required to confirm your place with us for summer 2026.

If all available spots are filled, we will open a no-fee waitlist for those with continued interest.

'26 Housing Application 

Please check back soon for the housing application to be posted!

 

Housing 

All interns are housed in The Gates at Wesleyan apartments, located on Empire Street in Bloomington. Each apartment features four bedrooms and two full bathrooms. The nightly rate includes all utilities, parking, and in-unit laundry. Each bedroom comes furnished with a full-sized bed, desk, and storage space. The apartment also includes a furnished living room and a fully equipped kitchen with a stove, fridge, microwave, dishwasher, and oven. There is a covered picnic area with a built-in charcoal grill located outside. Bike racks are available. Free parking in any IWU lot, IWU gym access, and internet access are included. All apartments are air-conditioned.

Please note, you will need to bring your own cookware, plates, utensils, towels, soap, and other supplies. Linens and pillows are not included. There is a TV in the apartment, but you would need your own streaming device to connect to programming.

There are a limited number of accessible apartments available in the summer intern housing. If you have questions about accommodations, please feel free to reach out to us directly.

For more information or with any questions, please contact us at conferences@iwu.edu or 309-556-3100. 
We look forward to seeing you next summer!