Interns
Eligibility Criteria
The UIS Housing Office is pleased to offer housing to students who are serving internships or fellowships with Springfield area companies and/or government agencies.
To be eligible, interns must be:
- At least 18 years old.
- Involved in a formal, educationally oriented internship.
Please note that intern housing is available only after the housing needs of eligible UIS students are met.
Housing Assignments
Single student interns are typically assigned:
- To live in a private bedroom in a 4 bedroom, 2 bath apartment. May live with regular UIS students. Will live with students of the same sex.
- Will live in a furnished apartment.
The Housing Office can offer limited housing for interns with families, under the same limitations as with single students. Families at UIS:
- Are defined as interns, legal spouse, and legally dependent children under age 18. Are assigned to 1 or 2 bedroom apartments
- May request furnished or unfurnished apartment
Note: Maximum occupancy on the largest family housing apartment is four persons.
Term Of Residence
Interns are housed during the regular UIS summer school term.
- Dates of occupancy for Summer 2005, June 3 - July 31, 2005. An extension of those dates may be requested in writing with the application.
- The Housing Office may be able to offer housing to interns during the regular academic year (August-May). Please contact the Housing Office with specific details for more information.
The Housing Office helps agencies assist their interns with housing needs, but the intern is responsible for making his/her own arrangements.
All interns must:
The Apartments
Every apartment is furnished with a stove and refrigerator, as well as drapes or blinds. Furnished apartments include:
- A bed, desk, desk chair and dresser for each student. Sofa, lounge chairs, lamps, and side tables in the living room. Dining table and chairs.
- Microwave (except family housing).
Coin/I-card operated washers and dryers are located in each court.
What do I need to provide?
- Linens Kitchen and cooking supplies Laundry and cleaning supplies Electronic appliances (e.g. TV, computer) Telephone instrument
- Other personal belongings
What shouldn't I bring?
- Water filled furniture, hot tubs/spas, and such. Halogen lamps.
- Pets.
For complete instructions about the apartments and resident behavior, please refer to the Terms and Conditions for Student Housing.
Utilities
Water and waste hauling are included in the housing rate.
Basic telephone service and local calls are included; however, a calling card or credit card is required for long distance calls.
Electric service is included in the housing rate. Family residents will be billed by Housing Office.
Cable TV is included in the housing rate.
Internet Access is included in the housing rate.
Rate and Contract Information
The housing rate for summer is the monthly equivalent of the published semester rate of the preceding school year.
Updated Housing Rates
Miscellaneous Information
Services provided under the Housing contract are limited to housing services.
- Interns are not provided a campus ID, and are generally not entitled to other campus services. Some services, specifically Fitness Center privileges, may be purchased separately. All housing residents, including interns, must purchase a campus parking decal if they plan to park on campus. Summer only parking decals cost $12.00.
- Additionally, housing residents must purchase a Resident Parking Decal from the Housing Office. The cost of the Resident Parking Decal is $5.00.
End Note
This information supplements the established and published terms and conditions for student housing. For complete information, refer also to the standard housing application form, the terms and conditions, and the summer addendum.
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