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What does my housing fee cover?The Washington Center provides furnished apartments – including your housewares – with a washer and dryer in each unit and amenities such as a fitness center. All of the utilities are covered as well as local phone, cable, and internet. Additionally, the apartment complexes are staffed with on-call Alumni in Residence staff member and are conveniently located to the Metro.

How do I benefit from using TWC housing?Using TWC housing affords you excellent results in several different ways:

• Guaranteed housing in one of the most expensive urban areas – just login to the Student Portal and register for housing by the deadline.
• Established, trusted relationships with property owners allows you to avoid the stress of contracting short-term service for provided amenities – including local phone, furniture, internet, and utilities!
• Convenience in traveling, as all you need to bring to the Washington, D.C. area is your personal items. Everything else is taken care of!
• Easy access to your internship and local resources with TWC’s housing located close to Metro stops.
• Available assistance, 24 hours a day provided by professional Alumni in Residence staff.
• Social environment for after work, giving you the opportunity to live and interact with your fellow interns.

What factors do you consider when assigning housing?There are several factors involved when assigning housing to interns. The goal is to consider internship placement, roommate preference, term or quarter status, special needs and/or special requests.

Can I request a specific building? You may request to live in a specific building by logging in to the Student Portal.  Although every effort to accommodate your requests will be made, there is not a guarantee that it will be possible.

How do you match roommates?Roommates are matched according to a variety of factors. Unless you request a specific roommate, matches are primarily based on personal preferences included in the Student Portal. Term or quarter status is also considered. Although every effort to accommodate your requests will be made, there is not a guarantee that it will be possible.

Can I request a roommate?Yes. You can request a roommate in the Student Portal. Please make sure your requested roommate also includes your name on his/her form. To promote a welcoming atmosphere and enable students to meet many new people, The Washington Center does not place more than two students from the same institution in the same apartment.

When will I know my roommate information?Roommate information is not released prior to check-in.

When will I receive my housing assignment information?Housing assignments are sent via email to those who have submitted a completed Housing Reservation Form approximately 30 days prior to your check-in date. If you have submitted your form but have not received your housing assignment, please contact the housing office at housing@twc.edu. Depending on housing availability, contracts may be accepted after the initial deadline. If you have missed the deadline, please contact the office immediately to determine if housing is still available.

When will I be sent a Housing Reservation Form?The Office of Student Services does not distribute housing information through postal mail. To reserve a space in TWC’s housing, you must submit a completed Housing Reservation Form at least six (6) weeks prior to your check-in date. Housing Reservation forms can be completed on the Student Portal.

How do I submit my completed Housing Reservation Form? Simply log into the Student Portal, click on your program, and then start a housing application.

How can I find out if my Housing Reservation Form has been received? Once your Housing Reservation Form has been received, you will receive a confirmation email from TWC. If you have not received a confirmation email, please contact the housing office at housing@twc.edu.

How do I change information on my Housing Reservation Form?If you have already submitted your form but would like to make changes to your preferences or special request(s), please contact the housing office at housing@twc.edu. Please note, although every effort to accommodate your requests will be made, there is not a guarantee that fulfilling requests will be possible.

My school/scholarship is paying for my housing. Do I still need to provide a Housing Security Deposit?Yes. Each intern, regardless of scholarship, must submit a Housing Security Deposit to reserve a space in TWC’s housing. Using a credit card for your deposit is encouraged, as your card will not be charged unless you have damages/lost items, or if you cancel your housing.

What is the purpose of the Housing Security Deposit?The housing security deposit secures your place in housing. The information is also held for any charges/damages, lost keys, etc., that an intern might incur within The Washington Center housing. If you cancel your housing reservation, you immediately forfeit your $300 housing security deposit.

A final charge amount will be determined after all charges are received from building management, which is at least 10 weeks after departure. Please note, any and all damages/charges to an apartment are divided among all occupants. Your credit card will not be charged unless damages/charges are assessed. Credit cards will be verified periodically for sufficient balance to cover the housing security deposit; grades will be withheld if there is an unpaid balance.

Do you provide co-ed apartments or family housing options?No. At this time, all apartment layouts are structured for single-sex occupancy. The Washington Center is currently unable to provide family housing options.

What is my new mailing address?Your mailing address is listed on your housing assignment letter, which is sent via email approximately 30 days prior to your check-in date. Housing assignments will only be sent to those students who have submitted a completed Housing Reservation Form.

Your specific apartment number is not released until check-in day, as that information can often change before your arrival. Please note, packages or mail sent to your building prior to check-in day will be turned away by management.

What kind of furnishings and amenities are included in my apartment?For information regarding what items and amenities are provided in The Washington Center’s housing, please view this webpage.

Can I check-in at my building before the official check-in date?No. The Washington Center hosts seminars between each semester/quarter throughout the year. Due to this revolving schedule, early arrival requests cannot be accommodated as there is little time to clean the apartments and have them ready for your arrival.

I will be arriving after 6:00 PM on check-in day. How can I check-in at my apartment building?If you are to arrive after the scheduled check-in date and time, you must submit a completed Late Arrival Form.

How much does a parking space cost?Parking fees vary from one building to another. Although parking fees are subject to change, the rates are currently at a maximum of $150 per month. Find out more about parking.

How do I request a parking space?To request a space, you must submit a completed Parking Request Form. Parking is limited and is assigned on a first-come, first-served basis; approval is not guaranteed. If your parking is approved, you will be informed via email approximately one week after your housing assignment has been sent to you. Find out more about parking.

I have a question about my housing bill. Who should I contact?Questions about your housing bill, scholarship or payments should be directed to the Finance Office at finance@twc.edu.

What is the average commute in Washington, D.C.?The average commute in Washington, D.C. is approximately 45 minutes each way. Since the Metro is usually the most efficient way to commute, The Washington Center is committed to providing Metro-accessible housing for students. All the properties are within a short walk to one or more Metro stops. All interns are responsible for all costs associated with traveling on the metro in order to get to all TWC events, activities, courses and internship.

For more information about the Metro transit system, rail and bus maps, or to plan your commute and/or other trips, you can visit the Washington Metro Area Transit Authority website.

Are students reimbursed for Metro fare?

No, interns are responsible for all costs associated with traveling on the metro in order to get to all TWC events, activities, courses and internship.

I’m interested in being an Alumni in Residence staff member. How can I apply?

If you are interested in applying to be a Alumni in Residence staff member, please email the housing office at housing@twc.edu. Once your request has been received, you will receive a Alumni in Residence Position Description for review and Alumni in Residence Application to complete and submit to TWC.

Please note, in order to become a Alumni in Residence staff member with The Washington Center, you must have successfully completed your bachelor's degree prior to your official start date, and you cannot be a current intern.