Summer Intern Housing

Each residence hall used for our intern summer housing program has the following standard features:

• Air-conditioning
• Basic furnishings (bed, dresser, desk, desk chair)
• Microwave and mini-fridge in every room
• Free laundry
• Free parking

This summer we will be using Bell-Young Hall and Berkus Hall. Each hall has its own unique features.

Bell-Young Hall

This hall is a traditional-style residence hall that offers 3 communal restrooms (1 per floor), 2 lounges, and access to a kitchen. View photos

Berkus Hall

This hall is a hotel-style residence hall that offers a private bathroom in every room and lounge access. View photos

• Single: 1 person per room = $4,462.64 for 5-weeks / $913.12 per additional week
• Shared: 2 - 3 persons per room  = $3,083.60 for 5-weeks / $629.20 per additional week

Pricing above is per person. 

Interns will request where they prefer to stay during the application process. Housing selections are based on a couple of things: first-come, first-serve, intern’s check-in/check-out dates, roommate's check-in/check-out dates, etc. For example, if an intern’s check-out date is after SAT 8/2, they will be placed in Bell-Young Hall, no matter how early they applied. Interns will be notified 10 days before check-in of where they will be housed, along with directions to the residence hall. 

Lucky you…Oxy is rated #4 on Niche's Best College Food in California list. The Marketplace dining room is open daily, with all-you-care-to-eat options, from vegan pizza and organic salads, to street-style tacos with homemade salsa, or you can swing by The Tiger Cooler and grab something to go.

We do not offer a meal plan, but you are welcome to enjoy the Marketplace or Tiger Cooler using any major credit card, Apple Pay, Google Pay, or cash

• Donut Friend
• Walt's
• The Goldfish
• Arroyo Records
• Bob Baker Marionette Theater

• The Broad Museum
• Dodger Stadium
• Griffith Observatory
• Hollywood Bowl
• The Last Bookstore
• Rose Bowl Flea Market
• Hollywood Forever Cemetery: Music, comedy, movies, and more
• Eaton Canyon
• Crypto.com Arena
• Walt Disney Concert Hall

• Sunken City
• The Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA)
• The Venice Canals
• Runyon Canyon Park
• The Grove
• Little Tokyo Historic District
• Chinatown Central Plaza
• The Watts Towers
• Beverly Hills' Rodeo Drive
• Angeles National Forest
• The Japanese Garden in Van Nuys
• Exposition Park Rose Garden
• Griffith Park's Old Zoo Ruins
• The Bradbury Building
• Hammer Museum

Discover more of the best things to do in Los Angeles during your stay at Occidental College.

• Parking
• Wi-fi
• On-site laundry
• Fitness Center
• Pool

Occidental College does not provide transportation services. Here are some options for interns without personal vehicles:

• Bus
• Metro Light Rail
• Lyft/Uber
• Zipcar
• Scooters
• Taxi

Prefer to walk? Endless entertainment is within a one-mile radius of campus, making it easy to enjoy the area by foot.

JPL Shuttle Service (for JPL interns, only)

• JPL plans to provide a shuttle to/from Oxy (2 rounds with 30 seats per round, totally 60 available seats)
• Details are listed on the JPL student resources website

• Payments can be made by credit card only.
• Click on the link provided in your housing acceptance email or here.
• Once logged in, you may have to enter the code SUMMERINTERN25 to access the Make a Payment section. 
• Once in, you will need to click on the grey Make a Payment button, then following the steps below:
  • Click on the Continue To Checkout button,
  • Select the option button that says "Other Amount", and a box will appear.
  • Enter the deposit amount of $500.00 (Due within 7 days of receiving your housing acceptance email) or your full balance (Due 10 days before your check-in date).
  • Click on the Make a Payment button to submit your payment.

Summer 2025 Intern Handbook

Review some helpful reminders and information to ensure a stress-free check-in.

2025 Housing Agreement Sample

How do I find housing for my summer internship?

First, complete the Summer Intern Housing application. Applications are typically approved within 7-14 business days. If approved, you will receive a housing acceptance email. To guarantee your space, you must pay a $500 Reservation Deposit within 7 days of receiving the email. 

What is the payment schedule?

• $50 application fee = Due at the time of submitting the application
• $500 deposit = Due within 7 days of receiving your housing acceptance email
• Full balance = Due 10 days before your arrival date

What type of payment do you accept?

We accept electronic payment only. You must make all payments using our Iris Program which allows you to make online payments with a credit card.

Do you offer payment plans?

Payment plans for summer internship housing are not available.

What is your cancelation and refund policy?

• You may terminate your Housing Agreement by providing written notice to the Conference Services Office at least 10 days before your arrival date. The $500 deposit is not refundable.
• Once terms are contractualized on your Housing Agreement, there are no refunds for late arrivals or early departures.

Can I request a specific person for a roommate?

• Yes. Roommates must have compatible arrival and departure dates, the same housing selection, and roommate preference.
• You may request roommate(s) by name on your application, or submit a request to conference@oxy.edu up to 14 days before your arrival date.
• We make every effort to accommodate roommate requests but cannot guarantee assignments. Roommates are strongly encouraged to submit their applications as early as possible and at the same time.

If I don’t have a roommate, do you choose for me? How is my roommate assigned?

You will specify roommate preferences on the Summer Intern Housing application; we’ll use your info to identify a person(s) with compatible preferences and stay dates. Please note that we do not communicate roommate information to residents at any time.

Can I switch my room or roommate later?

Housing changes are subject to current availability. If the change is approved, you will incur a $150 change fee.

When can I check in? When is check-out?

• Check-ins take place on Sundays between May 25 - July 6 (May 18 check-in slots are very limited). Check-in time is 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM. You will receive an email with check-in instructions approximately 10 days before your arrival date. 
• Check-outs take place on Saturdays between 7:00 AM - 10:00 AM. The last check-out date is August 9 (August 16 check-out slots are very limited).

How do I get a parking permit?

You may request a parking permit on your application, or at any time up to 14 days prior to check-in. Permits are free and are issued at check-in. You must provide the following info at check-in: Vehicle make, model, color, license plate number, and state of issue.

Where are meals served?

Summer meal service takes place in two different locations:

• The Marketplace
  • Open every day, except holidays.
  • Meals are “all you can eat” and must be consumed in the dining room; there is no “to-go” option. 
  • Meals can be paid for with any major credit card, Apple Pay, Google Pay, or cash.
• Tiger Cooler 
  • Open Monday - Fridays, except on holidays.
  • Items are purchased a la carte style.
  • Meals can be paid for with any major credit card, Apple Pay, Google Pay, or cash.

What are Marketplace (dining hall) hours?

• Marketplace is open 7 days a week (Sunday - Saturday).
• Marketplace hours
• Marketplace hours may vary for holidays or other service needs.

Can I get food via a delivery service (DoorDash, GrubHub, etc.)?

Yes! However, please note that the College uses 1 address for the entire campus. It may not be possible to arrange for delivery to a specific residence hall (every building has the same address).

Am I able to have guests visit me on campus?

The short answer is yes. For details about our guest policy, please see the Intern Handbook.

Are housekeeping services provided?

Housekeeping service is not provided to resident rooms, or bathrooms located within your room or suite. Residents are responsible for cleaning their own rooms throughout their stay. Housekeeping service is provided to communal areas: lounges, hallways, and communal restrooms.

Is linen provided?

No. Please bring your own pillow, bedding, and towels for your stay in our summer internship housing. Beds are size twin X-long.

Will I have access to a kitchen?

If you live in Bell-Young Hall, you will have access to a kitchen. If you live in Berkus Hall, you will not. But each room/suite has a microwave and mini-fridge.

Can I stay in Summer Intern Housing after my contract ends? I am willing to pay extra.

Extended stays are not available. Please have a backup housing plan if you think your stay may extend beyond your departure date.

To submit an application for Summer Intern Housing, you will need to gather info and materials in advance. Once this is done, we estimate it will take 20 minutes to complete the application form.

You will be asked to type the following information directly onto the form:

• Housing needs
• Check-in & check-out dates
• Internship details (address, supervisor’s name and contact info, begin/end dates)
• Roommate preference information
• Emergency contact info (name, mailing address, contact info)

To submit your application for our Los Angeles Summer Intern Housing, you must upload 3 files:

1. Proof of internship/employment (offer, acceptance letter, or other document verifying position)
2. Government-issued ID displaying your name, date of birth, and photo (driver's license, passport, etc.)
3. Signed Community Pass Waiver (for access to the Fitness Center and pool)

Here’s what you can expect:

• Day 1 = Submit application ($50.00 application fee)
• By Day 14 = Housing acceptance or rejection email sent
• By Day 21 = Deadline to pay $500 Reservation Deposit
• All of the above must be completed in order to secure your Summer Intern Housing

Please note that “day” means business day (Monday - Friday) until we are in our summertime schedule.

If your application is closed:

• If you fail to respond or complete requirements at any point, your Summer Intern Housing application will be closed.
• You may reopen your application at a later date (if we are still accepting applications).
• There is a $50 fee to reopen your application.
• Reopened applications are subject to availability.

• Fill out the online Iris registration form (https://oxy.irisregistration.com/Site/SUMMERINTERN25).
• First-time users:
  • An account will need to be created. You will need to provide:
    • Email address (This email will be what the registration system and our office use to communicate with you.)
    • Password (Must be between 10 and 64 characters long)
    • First name
    • Last name
  • Once an account is created, you will receive an email that says you have created a new account with Iris Registration, and it will have a link to the application.  
• Recurring users:
  • If you will be using the room reservation request form multiple times, you will be asked to provide a code to access the form upon sign-in. The code is SUMMERINTERN25. 
• Once the request is received, it will be reviewed. If the dates meet our minimum week requirement and housing is available, a housing acceptance email will be sent to confirm housing and Meal Plan assignments.