| International House is a program and residential center that welcomes U.S. and overseas students. Located in the southeast foothills of the Berkeley campus, the historic and architecturally striking House affords a commanding view of the entire San Francisco Bay Area. It is within walking distance of the central campus classrooms and libraries, recreational facilities, and Berkeley commercial areas.
During the Summer Sessions, you will spend your residency at International House living with a diverse group of residents including graduate students, teachers, laboratory researchers, Elderhostelers, visiting scholars, and exchange students from around the world.
There is a limited amount of double rooms for the upcoming sessions past June 21, 2009. Please take this into consideration before applying to International House.
We are currently full for Session D. All applicants for Session D will be put on the waiting list. |
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Summer Session 2009 Dates
Session |
Start Date |
Move-Out Date * |
A: First 6 Week |
May 25, 2009 after 5 P.M. |
July 2, 2009, 10 A.M. |
Full Summer A & D |
May 25, 2009 after 5 P.M. |
August 14, 2009, 10 A.M. |
B: 10 Week |
June 7, 2009 after 10 A.M. |
August 14, 2009, 10 A.M. |
C: 8 Week |
June 21, 2009 after 10 A.M. |
August 14, 2009, 10 A.M |
D: Second 6 Week |
July 5, 2009 after 10 A.M. |
August 14, 2009, 10 A.M. |
E: 3 Week Session (application available now) |
July 26, 2009 after 10 A.M. |
August 14, 2009, 10 A.M. |
Temporary Weekly (please contact us at (510-642-9470 or ihres@berkeley.edu) |
After 10 am on the date indicated on the contract |
By 10 am on the last day indicated on the contract |
* The final move-out date and time are not negotiable
Single Room
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Double Room |
Room and Board Rates
Room and Board includes $65 program membership fee |
Session A:
First 6 Week |
Session B:
10 Week |
Session C:
8 Week |
Session D: Second 6 Week |
Session E:
3 Week |
Full Summer A & D |
Double |
$1,927 |
$2,785 |
$2,279 |
$1,965 |
$1,129 |
$3,305 |
Single |
$2,459 |
$3,465 |
$2,954 |
$2,555 |
$1,471 |
$4,115 |
Bay View Single |
$2,763 |
$4,281 |
$3,683 |
$2,905 |
$1,528 |
$5,087 |
To apply, please fill out the online application form at: https://ihouse.berkeley.edu/starappweb/
"Just living here gives you a much more balanced view of other countries. Everything, from lunch to laundry, is a cultural event." -- a former resident
Meal Plans
International House serves 19 meals per week that residents can choose from:
- three meals each weekday
- two meals on Saturdays and Sundays
- one meal on holidays
Board includes a specific number of meals. The meals per period will be as indicated:
| A: First Six Week |
72 meals |
Full Summer A & D |
144 meals |
B: 10 Week |
120 meals |
C: 8 Week |
96 meals |
D: Second Six Week |
72 meals |
E: 3 Week Session |
36 meals |
You may use your plan to select all the meals for the week, however please note that you may not exceed the total number of meals allotted for the session you have signed up for. Additional meals can be purchased in blocks of 10 for $6.00 per meal.
Dining Services provides a variety of meal options, including vegetarian selections. Although not guaranteed, special diets can usually be accommodated within our facility. Residents can arrange a meeting with our dining staff to discuss any special dietary concerns or food allergies by e-mailing gbeitch@berkeley.edu.
Amenities
The House provides a variety of areas for work and recreation. Our library is a quiet place for study and is supplied with a large selection of international newspapers and magazines. The Resident Computer Center provides both Apple and IBM compatible computers, laser printers, a variety of updated software and high speed access to the internet. There are also study lounges on every floor.
Restrooms and showers are shared on the hall. Floors are coed, but restrooms and showers are single sex. Rooms are completely furnished with a phone, beds, dressers, desks, desk lamps and chairs.
Other amenities include a Laundromat, a resident fax machine, and a small store where residents can buy souvenirs and sundries or rent equipment such as TV's, VCR's, and typewriters. Finally, International House provides around the clock security for your peace of mind.
Laptop computers are available for rental to residents at the Resident Service Center, subject to availability. Please read the Residential Computing webpage for more information about computing at I-House.
For entertainment the House has three television areas, a game room, pianos, ping pong tables, and a variety of sports equipment and games. Conference rooms and a kitchenette are available for resident initiated events, and the International Cafe is open seven days a week for meeting friends over coffee.
Programs at International House are designed to bring alive the multicultural purpose of this unique residential community. Programs activities include:
- Weekly coffee hours
- Social dances
- Trips and tours
- Workshops and seminars
- Language tables
- Nationality evenings
- Fitness classes
...plus many other creative opportunities to share your background and interests with others.
Early Arrival Requests:
You may request to arrive early at an additional cost for all sessions except session A and session "A&D." Only a limited number of single rooms will be available for early arrival requests.
Early arrivals must be requested only upon receipt of a housing contract from International House and paid for when you return the International House contract. |
Construction:
Summer construction work will begin in selected restrooms and shower rooms on the 4th and 5th floors in late May and continue through the middle of September. Intermittent noise will be heard in various parts of the building Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. through 6:00 p.m. As a rule, there will be no construction work in the evenings or on most weekends. The UC Berkeley Stadium Project is also under construction next door and has some noise associated with it. Please consider this inconvenience when you are applying for summer residency. |
If you have any questions or should you want information about shorter stays, please contact the Admissions Office.
International House Admissions Office
(510) 642-9470
FAX (510) 642-5220
Email: ihres@berkeley.edu
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