Internship Lodging

If you are participating in a summer internship at CU Boulder or in the Boulder/Denver area, we offer convenient, flexible temporary housing contracts in Williams Village. You can live with us between May 16 and August 1 in residence halls located across our campus. Enjoy the convenience and opportunities of on-campus living with the freedom and independence of an apartment!

Temporary Housing Contract Options

 

Individual, flexible contracts from 30 days to 11 weeks for individuals. Group bookings also available by contacting CU Internship Lodging

Amenities

 

Utilities and Wi-Fi included in rent. Laundry facilities on-site and access to the Student Rec Center.

 

Eligibility

 

Individuals must be at least 18 years old and participating in an internship with CU Boulder or in the surrounding areas (letter of confirmation from program is required) 

Boulder/Denver

 

Convenient location by Highway 36 makes for easy travel around Boulder or to and from Denver. Plus regional and local bus routes are close by

Apply for Lodging

Welcome to the 2026 Intern Lodging Program registration site for summer housing on the CU Boulder Campus. Interns can stay from May 16-Aug. 1 in the Sterns West Hall. There are no options for early arrivals or late departures. All individuals staying in the apartments must be at least 18 years old, provide proof of internship or academic program, and stay for a minimum of 30 nights.

To request individual internship housing, please fill out our application. Please note that space is limited and CUCS will be reviewing applications on a first-come, first-served basis.

If you are looking to house a group of interns, billing and contracting will be done through a single contact at your organization. To arrange lodging for your group please contact CU Internship Lodging.

Applications are open

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Background Check Requirements

Current/former CU Boulder students:
The Applicant authorizes a disciplinary history review by the Dean of Students Office to determine eligibility for University Housing. Please email internlodging@colorado.edu for instructions to facilitate this review as soon as possible.

Recent employees/student employees of CU Boulder:
The University will review any recent background checks to determine eligibility for University Housing. Please provide your CU Employee ID number to facilitate the review.

If you are not a student, have not been employed by CU Boulder, or if a background check has not been conducted by the University within the past twelve (12) months:
The applicant authorizes the release of the results of any background check conducted by the applicant's internship organization to the University of Colorado. A link to a Docusign page will be provided to the applicant for their internship organization to complete at least 30 days prior to the applicant’s requested arrival date. If the background check process is not completed by this deadline, the applicant’s housing placement will be returned to the general pool.
 

Rent Payment

Room types are assigned to interns based on availability. When you apply you will be asked to list your top room type preference(s). 

Individuals are required to pay a non-refundable $350 deposit that will be applied to the final balance at the time of registration. Please reach out to internlodging@colorado.edu if you have questions regarding the differences in room types.

Rates

Room typeNightly rate per person
Shared Room/Community bath $41.49
Single Room/Community Bath $53.00

Parking

Parking near Stearns West is included in the nightly lodging rate. Instructions for sign up will be sent in early May. Because parking space can be very limited on campus, even during the summer months, we encourage all of our residents to utilize the extensive public transportation options, including B-Cycle. Not to mention, Boulder is a beautiful and easy-to-navigate place to walk!

Our 2026 lodging offerings will be in Stearns West

Learn More

What We Provide

Bedroom/Bathroom

    Bed/bed frame
    Desk
    Chair
    Dresser
    Closet
    Shower curtains in community bathrooms

 

Common Areas

    Sofa and chairs
    Coffee table
    Window coverings
    High-speed wireless internet

Amenities

    Access to community kitchen
    Table and chairs
    Mini-fridge
    Microwave

For Apartment style rooms only

    Kitchen range
    Refrigerator
    Stove/Oven
    Sofa and chairs
    Semi-private bath 

What to Bring

Bedroom

    Bed linens*
    Pillow
    Blanket
    Clothes hangers
    Desk lamp​ (only Bear Creek)
    TV (and cable cord)

*Twin bed linens for Bear Creek; Twin XL bed linens for Stearns West

Bathroom

    Towels
    Bath mat
    Cleaning supplies
    Toiletries​
    Trash cans

Kitchen

    Utensils
    Silverware
    Dishes
    Cooking supplies
    Trash cans

Sustainability Tips for Guests

CU Boulder is consistently voted one of the greenest in the U.S., and incorporating sustainability practices into our day-to-day operations is one of our core values at CUCS. We serve as an expert in sustainability to peer institutions, clients and guests through our key practices such as waste diversion, efficient management of resources and working with local sustainable companies. For more information about sustainability view our Sustainable Conferences page.

Public Transportation

 

Boulder is a great town for public transportation. Both regional and local bus lines run by all parts of campus. Route information can be found on the City of Boulder website.

Reusable Water Bottle

 

Triple-filtered water refill stations are located in all residence halls and most campus buildings, making it easy to carry and refill your own water bottle.

Recycle & Compost

 

Recycling bins are located throughout campus and Boulder. Compost bins can be located in many campus buildings. Just look for the familiar signs!

Take Less, Waste Less

 

Food choices are an important part of the greater sustainability picture. Be thoughtful with your portions—we welcome you to go back for more.

Carbon Offsets

 

The purchase of Carbon Offsets reduces emissions created by air or auto travel to CU Boulder. These carbon emission reduction projects would not be possible without the financial resources that purchasing provides. thegoodtraveler.org