The Catholic University of America provides housing to students who are in Washington D.C. for educational purposes such as internships, co-ops, research, and/or educational study.

Located in northeast Washington D.C. (only three miles north of the U.S. Capitol) and served by the Metrorail Red Line at the Brookland/CUA station, Catholic University is a safe and convenient housing choice. Please note that intern housing is provided on a first-come, first-served basis. Confirmation is subject to availability. We encourage you to register early!

Why Stay at The Catholic University of America?

• Campus Metro stop (Brookland/CUA on Red Line)
• Secure, card access-only exterior doors
• On-campus vending machines
• On-campus dining outlets
• A microwave/refrigerator unit is in each room at no extra charge
• Included in your room rate is:
  
  • Free laundry facilities - no quarters needed!
  • Cable access - you just need to bring the TV!
  • Campus-wide wi-fi
  • Rates include weekday breakfast and weekend brunch in the dining hall or other dining locations. However, please note that meals are not guaranteed every day. There will be some days without meals due to cost-efficiency considerations.
  • Winter break: The university will be closed during winter break from mid December to early January. You may keep your belongings in the rooms during this period. (December 20,2025 - January 03, 2026)

Rules and Policies

All interns are required to familiarize yourself with and adhere to the Intern Housing Rules and the University Policies where applicable.

How to Register and Submit Request

Intern housing is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

You will be asked to create an IRIS account before registering or submitting request for intern housing. In order for your reservation to be confirmed, you must pay the amount owed at the end of registration. 

Should you prefer to provide credit card information for payment over the phone, after you filling out the  required information in your IRIS account and reaching the page for online payment, save the page. Then contact our office at 202-319-5291 or 202-319-5200 at a convenient time of yours to pay and get your request confirmed. Your reservation is not confirmed until payment is made.

Click here to register or confirm your housing. If you have any questions, please email to cua-summer@cua.edu.

Please check out the Rates page and Intern Housing Rules Agreement 2025 for your information.