Interns/Guests

Over the summer, Sacred Heart University is home to interns and guests from all over the US and around the world who are either taking summer classes on campus or pursuing internships at the one of many companies located in Fairfield County, Connecticut.

Sacred Heart University's Connecticut campus is situated in an ideal location — it is a safe, suburban campus located on more than 300 acres in beautiful Fairfield, Connecticut, and is conveniently located between New York City (55 miles) and Boston (150 miles).

The campus offers easy access to the Merritt Parkway and I-95, with local public transportation access to many areas around the region. SHU is conveniently located on the Greater Bridgeport Transit (GBT) #4 bus line with Metro North and Amtrak train connections at the Bridgeport Train Station.

The information below will review summer housing accommodations, dates of availability, weekly rate for housing, payment schedule and amenities. Please note, our intern housing is offered to individuals participating in an internship in the local area. We do not offer family housing at the university. If you have any questions, contact Residential Life at Sacred Heart University.

The application for summer housing is not yet live. Email reslife@sacredheart.edu to be put on an interest list.

Accommodations

This summer, Christian Witness Commons will be the home for summer housing.

• Summer housing dates for summer 2026 are Friday, May 15, 2026, to Friday, August 7, 2026, at 6 p.m. We cannot honor any extensions to the move out date of Friday August 7, 2026.
• All interns and guests are housed in single bedrooms within a multi-bedroom suite with two shared common bathrooms.
• All apartments are air conditioned and fully furnished, although linens are not provided.
• Bedrooms are equipped with standard twin bed, desk, dresser, micro-fridge and closet.
• Kitchens have a full-size fridge, microwave, stove and oven. Pots, pans, cutlery and cooking implements are not provided.
• Living rooms are equipped with couch, chair, kitchen table, kitchen chairs and coffee tables.
• All apartments are equipped with Wi-Fi. Our office will contact you with further information regarding connecting to Wi-Fi upon move-in.
• Laundry machines are on-premises and laundry is free over the summer.
• 24/7 security is on-premises and summer staff is on-duty every night.
• Sacred Heart University summer housing is alcohol free and smoke free regardless of age.
• Food facilities are located on campus on a limited basis. No formal meal plans are provided and cash may be used for all purchases.
• Parking is free and available for all summer housing students.
• Mail delivery is not available for summer interns living on campus; please make other arrangements if you foresee needing to receive mail over the summer. You may want to have your mail delivered to the company you are working for.

Applicants with Special Needs

Special accommodations are available for interns with a documented physical condition. Applicants who are requesting special accommodations must contact residential life prior to applying and provide required documentation if needed.

Housing Rates & Payment Info

• Weekly rent is $250 for a single room. A one-time $50 non-refundable administrative fee is required to hold the space due upon completion of application.    
• Rate is established on a weekly basis, starting on Fridays (rate is not pro-rated).  If you move in on a day other than Friday, you are still responsible for the full weekly rate leading up to the following Friday. Interns and guests are charged for the weeks during the entirety of their stay from requested move-in date to move-out date.
• First month's rent is due upon move in. Rent payments are non-refundable. Each subsequent rent payment is due on the below dates. It is renters responsibility to inform Residential Life three business days in advance if there is a change in move out date.
  
  • Monday June 15, 2026
  • Wednesday July 15, 2026
• Rent payments can be made in person at your summer residence hall during designated rent collection days, or can be mailed to: Residential Life – Summer Housing Program, 5151 Park Avenue, Fairfield, CT 06825
• Payments can be made via cash or check only. Checks should be made payable to Sacred Heart University. No debit or credit cards can be accepted.
• Residents will be billed for any bedroom, common area, and apartment damage, missing keys/cards, or improper checkouts.

If your internship or company is paying for your housing, have them contact Residential Life at Sacred Heart University to arrange for payment.

Applying for Summer Housing

Applications will be available in early April. Before you submit your application please review the summer housing accommodations, amenities, and rates provided above. It is important that you familiarize yourself with the housing accommodations we offer as well as summer housing rates and payment dates. The application will require emergency contact information, your requested dates of stay and internship company information if applicable. Contact residential life before submitting your application if you have any questions. 

Applications will only be processed during business hours (Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.) and must be completed at least 48 business hours before your scheduled move-in time.

Once you complete the application we will send you our summer housing contract via the email that you have provided.

Based on your preferences and our availability, we will place you accordingly. Please anticipate hearing from us regarding your housing assignment between May 4 and May 13. 

We will accept applications for summer intern housing on a space-available basis.

If we are unable to process your application or if there is a problem with your application, we will notify you as soon as possible.