Room & Board Rates/Descriptions

Single Rooms are furnished with a bed, a chest of drawers, a table or desk, a lamp and chair, an easy chair and a book case. See a Virtual Tour of a Premium Single.

Only graduate students, Post Doctorates and some Visiting Scholars, may live in single rooms.

 

 

Double Rooms have two desks, chairs, bunk beds, a closet, dresser, and limited storage facilities. Each resident has space in a wardrobe or a closet. Most rooms are 9'; by 13'; or 3 x 4 meters. The majority of the rooms are regular singles (S2) and regular doubles (D1). Please refer to Room Rates below.

Each floor of International House has bathrooms and shower facilities that are shared by residents of that floor community. Resident rooms do not include private baths.

2011-2012 Rates & Dates

Academic Year Room Rates

These rates for the 2012-2013 Academic Year include room and board and your I-House program membership. In addition to the room and board fees, a refundable security deposit of $500 is required.

D1 -- Regular double room (shared with a roommate), approx. 9'x13' or 3x4 meters, bunk beds.
D2 -- Double with no bunk beds, most rooms are the size of a regular double.
D3 -- Larger than D2 and no bunk beds.
S1 -- Low-price singles are approx. 9'x13' or 3x4 meters. Priced based on location in the House.
S2 -- Regular single, approx. 9'x13' or 3x4 meters.
S3 -- Same size as regular single, but with a partial bay view.

Please note that none of our rooms include a private bathroom. Shared restrooms and shower rooms are available on each floor.

Meal Plans

Meals are included in the Residence contract. Since the dining plan is an integral part of the I-House experience, we do not offer accommodation without board. Three meals are served each weekday, two meals on Saturdays and Sundays. On designated holidays, one meal is served. No meals are served on Thanksgiving Day nor during the Winter vacation period (four weeks). Vegetarian dishes are featured on a regular basis. While cooking in rooms is not permitted there is a resident kitchen available for individual or small group use.

The I-House Dining Room on the 2nd floor 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 emailing ihdining@berkeley.edu.

Residency and Academic Calendar

Key Dates for Academic Year 2012-2013:
August 16, 2012  - Fall Semester and housing begin (Move-in)
December 17, 2012 – Fall Semester ends
January 15, 2013 - Spring Semester (Move-in)
May 22, 2013 - Housing contract ends (Move-out)

If you need to arrive at I-House prior to the dates published above, please contact the Admissions Office for rates and availability.

I-House is open 365 days a year. We offer a contract for the entire academic year (mid-August to late May). Future residents interested in semester housing only should apply and contact the Admissions Office at ihres@berkeley.edu.