About WISH

“We’ve been making interns feel at home for over 25 years.”

It started with a note. Marquette was hosting a reception in DC, and Local alumna Jacqueline Lewis and her husband, Robert, were invited. Says Jackie, Arts ’60, “That’s when we found out that Father Tim O’Brien and the university wanted to build an academic center in DC. We knew we could help. Read more about our founders.

Moving to a new city can be a little daunting. We’re here to find you off campus housing in an apartment you’ll love, get settled and get to know Washington like an insider. You’ll feel at home from day one.

MAKE NEW FRIENDS

You’ll stay with other interns from around the world and make friends for life as many of our interns have. All our Row Houses and apartments are intern-only occupied so you will live with your peers. Our luxury condo buildings are shared with non-students.

BUILD PROFESSIONAL CONNECTIONS

Meet other professionals and build your business network. We host thousands of interns every semester who meet each other in our free events. Our interns tell us the connections they made at WISH have helped their careers grow.

NEVER FEEL ALONE OR BORED

We host many parties, outings and guest speaker events where you can network with your neighbors and meet other professionals, with welcome receptions, social mixers and guest speakers. View the event calendar.

WALK TO WORK and DC LANDMARKS

Live right on Capitol Hill, literally minutes from Government buildings, the Capitol, National Mall and Metro. The beautiful historic neighborhood has a lot to explore, is safe and right where you want to be! When you are looking for off campus dorms, we have just the right property for you.

ON-CALL MANAGERS

We know you might need a package delivered, or lose your key late one night. In your off campus dorms, you’ll be able to call for assistance. We’re here to help! Whether you have a congressional internship or one in the private sector, NGO or think tank, finding temporary intern housing in Washington, DC is now easy!