Housing Accommodations

On-Campus Housing
On-campus housing at American University 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 dormitory-style 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 - including toiletries - that they may need during their stay.

Room rates for 2008 are $53 per person/per night for double occupancy and $107 per person /per night for single occupancy.

Summer Program participants must apply for housing directly through American University's Housing and Dining Programs Office. Please visit their website or contact the Coordinator for Summer Housing directly at

(202) 885-3370, or by email: summerhousing@american.edu

Hostels
There are several 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