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 Program Dates
Sunday, May 17th - Saturday, August 8th
Interns must be moved out completely from their apartment by noon on Saturday, August
8th.
Interns can choose the move-in and move-out that best fits their schedule within the program dates.
Eligibility & Pricing
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.
The early bird rate is $24 per night for applications submitted with application fee paid prior to April 1, 2026. Any registrations received after April 1st, 2026 will be charged at $26 per night.
Registration Process
The summer 2026 housing application is now live via the link below!
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 will apply to the balance due. The deposit and signed contract are both required to finalize your summer stay.
If all available spots are filled, we will open a no-fee waitlist for those with continued interest.
Housing
All interns are housed in The Gates at Wesleyan apartments, located on East 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 set of drawers. The apartment also includes a furnished living room and a kitchen equipped 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 and several bus stops are within walking distance. Parking in any IWU lot, IWU gym access, and internet access are included at no additional cost. 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.
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!
