Summer Intern Housing at Roanoke College

Roanoke College is located in Salem, Virginia. Afton Hall is a residence hall owned by Roanoke College located on our main campus. The physical address is 221 College Lane, Salem, VA 24153.

Summer intern housing is available for those who will be interning around the Roanoke College Campus and the Roanoke Valley. All summer interns must be a student at some university (have a school email address) and proof of internship is required when applying for summer intern housing. We do require a minimum stay of 4 weeks and maximum of 8 weeks for summer intern housing.

Each apartment varies in terms of size. We offer individual apartments, each with its own bathroom.

Each apartment contains a kitchen with refrigerator, stove, oven, and kitchen table and chairs. Each bedroom contains a twin XL bed and mattress, desk and desk chair, dresser, and closet or wardrobe. All utilities are included – water, electric and Wifi.

Each apartment in Afton Hall has a washer and dryer that are free to use.

To use guest Wifi on campus, use your device's standard procedure to connect to the "MaroonGuest" network. You will then be prompted to create an account to sign into the network. Please note that you will be required to sign into the MaroonGuest network each day using the same email address and password that you created. For more information, visit this IT helpdesk article. 

To access the MaroonTVGaming network, contact the college IT Helpdesk at (540) 375-2225 or helpdesk@roanoke.edu. You will need to provide the wireless MAC address of your device. 

 Interns must obtain a parking permit from Campus Safety. There are plenty of parking spots in a lot adjacent to Afton Hall.  Interns can go to the Campus Safety Office, located at 9 North College Avenue (next to Freshens) to obtain a hang tag for their vehicle.  Hang tags must be displayed on the rear view mirror  whenever the vehicle is parked on College property. Interns will be responsible for adhering to the College Motor Vehicle Policy (a copy will be provided upon tag pickup, or it’s available online).

Please note that public transportation is limited in the Greater Roanoke Valley, so you are encouraged to have your own vehicle or transportation. 

Interns registering themselves will pay for their first block upon registration. Additional blocks will be invoiced to the individual, with payment due one week prior to subsequent block start dates. Lack of payment will result in reservation cancellation. Sponsoring organizations must pay the full amount for all of their interns at the time of registration.  The intern or sponsoring organization shall pay all amounts due hereunder within thirty days after receipt of the applicable invoice.

Final billing for incidentals will be billed 14 business days following the scheduled check-out. All housing fees are non-refundable. Special circumstances may be considered on a case-by-case basis.

Interns who do not pay all fees and charges owed are responsible, in the event of their default or the return of a check, for payment of the returned check charge, to pay a penalty/late payment fees, and for all reasonable administrative costs, collections costs, and attorney's fees incurred in the collection of funds due to the College. Returned check fees and penalty/late payment fees are assessed according to the current rate posted by the Roanoke College Business Office.

Our deadline is July 1st at 12 noon EST (or when at full capacity, whichever comes first).

First check-in: Sunday, June 8th

Last check-in: Sunday, July 6th

Last check-out date: Saturday, August 2nd by 10:00 AM

Our Housing and Residence Life will have phone and office coverage throughout your stay. Summer staff members will assist you with check-in, check-outs, and any issues that may arise during your stay. Professional staff members will supervise the student staff. Your main point of contact while staying on campus will be the student staff members. They will be able to assist with any maintenance or facility requests that need to be reported, assist with guest issues such as lockouts, and any College protocols and procedures. Please report any facilities or maintenance issues to the student staff within 24 hours.

For medical emergencies, dial 911. 

For maintenance, housekeeping, or other emergencies, dial Campus Safety at 540-375-2310. They are available 24/7. 

 Interns are encouraged to utilize a P.O. Box with the Post Office to receive mail. There are also Amazon Lockers located at Ace Hardware on W. Main Street in Salem, approximately a 10 minute drive from campus.

Mac and Bob's, Macado's and Awful Arthur’s Seafood Company are some local restaurant favorites.

Chain restaurants nearby include Applebee’s, Chipotle, Domino’s, and Chick-Fil-A.

Local attractions include Explore Park for hiking, ziplining and camping, Roanoke Pinball Museum, Carvin’s Cove for kayaking, fishing, and more, Taubman Museum of Art and plenty of local breweries. 

Our own Roanoke College Dining Services will also be available for certain hours during your stay and you can purchase meals individually at our dining facilities.