I-House Membership
When you become a member of International House, you join a global community advancing a world of greater understanding.
LOCAL MEMBERS ENJOY:
- On-site intercultural lectures, films, and trainings at reduced prices
- Special invitations to receptions and events with fascinating intercultural experts
- Closer access to what makes I-House so remarkable — our engaging resident community of nearly 600 students and scholars from 60+ countries
I-House residents also participate in program activities and benefit from the critical financial support and involvement that members provide.
DISTANT FRIENDS & ALUMNI MEMBERS:- Connect online through the members, alumni and resident-only I-House LinkedIn group
- Receive podcast links of intriguing programs & news
about dynamic I-House residents & alumni
Distance Learner:
$50
Designed for friends and alumni who do not live locally
- One free speaker event or film if you happen to be in the area!
- Email updates with program video links & IH News
- Invitation to join I-House members group at LinkedIn
- Alumni of I-House or UC Berkeley invited to join I-House@Cal online community, with IH/Cal alumni directory
UCB Students & Visiting Scholars: $40
Distance Learner benefits plus:
- Free social dance and fitness classes at I-House
- Free entry to I-House lectures & film screenings
- Discount on trips and tours organized by Cal Tours and Rotary Clubs
- 10% discount at IH Café
- Invites to resident-prepared ritual dinners celebrating different cultures
Student groups & clubs may purchase transferrable memberships for up to 20 individuals. Contact Programs at (510) 642-9460 for special pricing.
Supporting Member: $75 individual / $125 household
Distance Learner benefits plus:
- An additional free ticket to Speaker Series event and/or film
- IH Times Newsletter mailed twice annually
- 10% discount to IH Café and cultural theme dinners in IH Dining Hall
- Special rate on IH guest suites, meeting rooms & catering services
- Invitation to host an international student for a holiday meal or special
outing through our International Friendship Program - Contributors above $100 are listed on annual Honor Roll of Donors
published in IH Times Newsletter and displayed adjacent to IH Café
Diplomat:
$250 individual / $500 household
Supporting Member benefits plus:
- Invitation for private VIP receptions at select events with featured
speakers, I-House Board, and executive leadership team - Priority seating at IH events
- 20% discount on individual Gala tickets with resident host
- Invitation for two to attend cultural theme dinner in IH Dining Room
- Opportunity to mentor an I-House resident on cultural issues,
leadership, technology or other items of mutual interest
Global Citizen:
$1,000 household - above benefits plus:
Diplomat benefits plus:
- Special event with I-House Executive Director
- 50% discount to attend Intercultural Literacy workshops
- 50% discount on individual Gala tickets
- Automatic membership in The Charter Hill Society of UC Berkeley
with associated benefits - see charterhill.berkeley.edu
SPONSORSHIP TIER
Visionary:
$15,000 Individual / Corporate / Foundation
All Membership benefits plus:
- Named room & board semester scholarship for a promising I-House
resident scholar with financial need - Table sponsorship at the International House Gala
- Permanent recognition on the I-House World of Difference Donor Wall
- Complimentary passes to all IH lectures, films and intercultural workshops



