Housing Accommodations

On-Campus Housing
On-campus housing is available on a limited basis. Participants are responsible for securing their own accommodations. Sign up early to take advantage of the on-campus housing option.

All rooms in AU's residence halls are carpeted and air-conditioned with in-room controls. All floors are equipped with laundry, kitchen and lounge facilities, and separate communal male and female bathroom and shower facilities. In-room Ethernet computer jacks also provide Internet access to guests whose computers have a university compatible Ethernet card and data cable for wall hook-up.

Double occupancy room feature two standard twin beds, two desks, two chairs, and closet space for two. Single accommodations are usually one guest in a standard two-bed room. Please note that while the University provides two bed sheets, one blanket, one pillow, and two small towels for each guest, participants are responsible for providing any additional amenities they may need during their stay.

Room rates for 2007 are $39 per person/per night for double occupancy and $55 per person /per night for single occupancy.

For more information about on campus housing options, please visit the Office of Housing and Dining website or contact the Summer Housing Office directly at (202) 885-3370, or by email: summerhousing@american.edu

Hostels
There are a few hostels in the Washington DC area with affordable accommodations. PDI has no affliation with any hostels in the area, but this option is significantly more affordable than hotels.

Alternate Housing Options
Off-campus housing is also available. However, rates are significantly more expensive than on-campus options. Again, participants are responsible for arranging their own accommodations. Hotels near PDI include:

Holiday Inn, Chevy Chase
5520 Wisconson Avenue
301-656-1500

Days Inn, Washington DC
4400 Connecticut Avenue
202-244-5600

Holiday Inn, Georgetown
2101 Wisconson Avenue
202-338-4600