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Summer Intern Housing in West Lafayette

Make your summer internship experience even better by living right on campus! Stay in Hawkins Hall and enjoy the convenience of campus living while connecting with other interns spending the summer at Purdue.

Designed to support your summer experience, Hawkins Hall offers a comfortable and convenient residence hall environment with community-style restrooms and a vibrant campus community. Interns are provided with a private bedroom, offering personal space while still enjoying the benefits of on-campus living. Located in the heart of campus, Hawkins Hall provides affordable housing with convenient access to academic buildings, recreation facilities, and local attractions.

Summer internship housing is available May 23 – August 7, 2027, with bookings available Sunday to Saturday and a 30-night minimum stay. Whether you’re working on campus or in the Greater Lafayette area, University Residences offers the ideal home base for your summer experience.

For questions or inquiries about Summer Intern Housing, please contact us.

Details regarding Intern Housing in Indianapolis can be found here.

Application Information

Individual Intern Housing applications for summer 2027 are now open. Click the "Individual Intern Request" button below to submit your application.

This is a 2-part application process. Once the necessary documents have been submitted, a member of the Purdue Housing Team will review them. If approved, the Individual will receive an email to complete the application process by submitting payment and selecting housing. A confirmation email will be sent to the Individual once the reservation has been completed/confirmed.

Application Deadline: Submission must be completed three weeks prior to arrival date. Rooms are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Depending on demand, rooms may not be available into the summer. Once rooms are no longer available, the portal will be turned off.

Cancellation/Reservation Changes: All cancellations or reservation changes must be received via email by May 1st at 11:59 pm to be eligible for a refund. Cancellations or changes to a reservation made after May 1st at 11:59 pm are not refundable.

Individual Intern Request

Rates

Summer Intern Housing
	Residence Hall	Weekly Cost	Summer Cost (May 23 - August 7)
Purdue Student	Hawkins Hall	$252 per week	$2,772
Non-Purdue Student	Hawkins Hall	$308 per week	$3,388

*30-night minimum stay required. The weekly rate is not prorated. Only full weeks are available; otherwise, space is not guaranteed.

Additional Fees

Summer Intern Housing
	Location	Cost
Non-refundable Application Fee	Hawkins Hall	$75
20-swipe Meal Plan (optional)	University Residences Dining Halls	$265
40-swipe Meal Plan (optional)	University Residences Dining Halls	$530
Lost Key	Hawkins Hall	$100
Lost Program Card	Hawkins Hall	$50
Improper Check-out	Hawkins Hall	$50

*Meal plans are valid at University Residences dining halls operating during the summer term. Dining hall locations and hours will be announced before move-in.

Requirements

Each participant must meet the following requirements:

18+ Years of Age
Enrolled in a Higher Education, Degree-Seeking Program
Enrolled in an internship at Purdue University or the Greater Lafayette Area
Must abide by the guidelines of behavior for University Residences
Must abide by the 2027 Summer Intern Housing Agreement (preview agreement here)

Applying and Reserving Your Space

During the application process, the following documents will need to be uploaded:

Proof of enrollment in a degree-seeking program
Proof of employment with your internship
Completed departmental account transfer form (department pay option only)
Completed company/corporate pay form (company/corporate pay option only)

A $75.00 non-refundable application fee is required and will automatically be charged through the application process.

Payment Options

Participants have the following options for payment:

Purdue Departmental Account Transfer Option (download form here)

If the department with whom you are interning is paying for your housing, a departmental account transfer form will need to be completed. This form will be made available during the registration process and also above. Please have the departmental account transfer document completed and signed by a departmental authority. The $75.00 application fee will be assessed through the departmental billing and account transfer; therefore, it will not need to be paid by the intern to reserve a space.

Self-Pay Option

Pay the full amount of your stay with a major credit card or debit card at the time of online registration. Registration is not complete until full payment has been received.

Company Pay Option (download form here)

If the company with whom you are interning is paying for your housing, a company pay form will need to be completed. This form will be made available during the registration process and also above. Please have the company pay document completed and signed by a company authority. The $75.00 application fee will be assessed through the company pay form and, therefore, will not need to be paid by the intern to reserve a space.

Meal Plan Options for Interns

Interns living in University Residences have the option to purchase a flexible meal plan for convenient dining throughout the summer.

Where you can use your meal swipes:

Meal swipes are valid at designated University Residences dining halls during operating hours. Information regarding dining locations and hours of operation for Summer 2027 will be posted when available.

*Note: Both dining courts will be closed on Memorial Day (May 31) and July 4.

Available Meal Plans:
- 20 Meal Swipes - $265
- 40 Meal Swipes - $530

Meal Plans can be purchased or repurchased through the Intern Housing portal.

Important Reminders:
- Meal plans expire at the end of the Intern Housing season.
- No refunds will be issued for unused or accidentally purchased swipes.
- All sales are final.

Arrival & Departure Information

If arriving prior to a Sunday check-in, the weekly rate is not prorated. Only full weeks are available; otherwise, space is not guaranteed.
Arrival can be at any time on Sunday; the main office of Hawkins is open 24/7.
Check-out on Saturday must be by 12:00 pm (noon).

Amenities

Hawkins Hall

All rooms are air-conditioned, fully furnished (linens not included), and include Wi-Fi and cable television hookup.
All interns are provided a single bedroom, along with community-shared bathrooms. No single with a private bathroom is available at Hawkins Hall.
There is an industrial kitchen within the residence hall, for which you will need your own cooking supplies. Limited refrigerator space is available in the kitchen and is available for short-term food storage for summer residents.
Mini-fridges are available to rent through BedLoft for an additional cost. The intern will work directly with BedLoft for ordering and payment. Place your order here!
Located within walking distance of numerous shops and restaurants, and situated on the academic campus close to all main campus buildings.
Interns will have access to a 24-hour laundry facility, large lounge areas, a large main-floor kitchenette, and a 13th-floor lounge with a spectacular panoramic view of Purdue’s campus.

Late Stays/Early Arrivals - Residents of University Residences

If you are a Purdue University student who is currently living in University Residences and/or will be living in University Residences in the fall, you may submit a late stay request and/or early arrival request. These requests can be made to accommodate you during the gap time frame between the end of the spring contract and the beginning of the summer term, as well as the gap of time between the end of the summer term and the beginning of the fall 2027 housing contract.

If you are planning to stay late until your internship contract begins, you will be responsible for paying $44/night. If you are planning to depart later than your internship contract, you will be responsible for paying $44/night. Any questions? Contact us.

Spring 2027 late stay requests will need to be coordinated with the hall clerk of your current residence hall. Fall 2027 early arrival requests must be coordinated with the hall clerk of your future residence hall.