| 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.
Session E: We will be opening our Session E application process on Monday, June 16, 2008. |
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Summer Session 2008 Dates
Session |
Start Date |
Move-Out Date * |
A: First 6 Week |
May 26, 2008 after 10 A.M. |
July 3, 2008, 10 A.M. |
B: 10 Week |
June 8, 2008 after 10 A.M. |
August 15, 2008, 10 A.M. |
C: 8 Week |
June 22, 2008 after 10 A.M. |
August 15, 2008, 10 A.M |
D: Second 6 Week |
July 6, 2008 after 10 A.M. |
August 15, 2008, 10 A.M. |
E: 3 Week |
July 27, 2008 after 10 A.M. |
August 15, 2008, 10 A.M. |
Both 6 week Sessions A & D |
May 26, 2008 after 10 A.M. |
August 15, 2008, 10 A.M. |
Temporary Weekly |
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
Session |
Room & Board including
$60 membership fee |
A: First 6 Week – Double |
$1,788 |
A: First 6 Week – Single |
$2,371 |
A: First 6 Week – Bay View |
$2,761 |
B: 10 Week – Double |
$2,475 |
B: 10 Week – Single |
$3,266 |
B: 10 Week – Bay View |
$3,643 |
C: 8 Week – Double |
$2,122 |
C: 8 Week – Single |
$2,735 |
C: 8 Week – Bay View |
$2,971 |
D: Second 6 Week – Double |
$1,820 |
D: Second 6 Week – Single |
$2,434 |
D: Second 6 Week – Bay View |
$2,761 |
E: 3 Week – Double |
$1,067 |
E: 3 Week – Single |
$1,386 |
E: 3 Week – Bay View |
$1,452 |
Full Summer A&D: Both 6 week sessions – Double ** |
$3,120 |
Full Summer A&D: Both 6 week sessions- Regular Single ** |
$3,920 |
Full Summer A&D: Both 6 week sessions- Bay View Single ** |
$4,305 |
Temporary Weekly – Single |
$525 per week |
** The rate for the Full Summer Session. (May 26 – August 15) is for new residents only** |
You must include the full payment with your signed contract. |
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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
Amenities
Room and board includes 19 meals per week:
- three meals each weekday
- two meals on Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays
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.
Flexible Arrival Dates:
You may request to arrive early at 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 request.
Early arrivals must be requested and paid for when you return the International House contract. |
Construction:
Summer construction work will begin in selected restrooms and shower rooms on the 5th, 6th, 7th, and 8th 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. 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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