Summer Housing

International House is an exciting residential and program center that welcomes U.S. and international students, visiting scholars, researchers and post docs. We also provide space for groups visiting UC Berkeley during the summer conference season.

• Unique, fun community of American and International students.
• Great location on campus! Located near Haas Business School and Boalt Law School at the top of Bancroft Ave.
• Affordable single and double furnished rooms with meal plan.
• Library, computer lab, game room, lounges and high-speed wireless Internet.
• Programs, films, lectures and cultural festivals as well as special trips designed to make the most of your stay in Berkeley.
• Our beautiful building has a amazing view of the entire San Francisco Bay Area and the Golden Gate bridge. It is within walking distance of the central campus classrooms and libraries, recreational facilities, and Berkeley shopping and restaurants.

SUMMER AVAILABILITY UPDATE:

At this time, we have reached our full capacity for the following Room Types by Term:

• Session A&D: Premium Singles, Double Rooms
• Session A: Premium Singles
• Sessions B, C & D: Double Rooms

As such, we will no longer be accepting applications for the term/room types listed above and highlighted in red in the table below.  We will be creating and managing a wait list from current applicants who have not yet received an offer of housing.

If you are interested in applying for a Double Room for Summer Session A, please email us at ihres@berkeley.edu with the subject line: DOUBLE ROOM – SESSION A for instructions on how to apply.  Applicants interested in Single Rooms can apply normally via our online application.  Please note that we are very close to full for the remaining spaces and cannot guarantee placement for those who apply at this late date.

 

Room & Board Includes program membership and Internet access fees	Session A: 6 Week May 20 - June 30	Session B: 10 Week June 3 - Aug.11	Session C: 8 Week June 17 - Aug. 11	Session D: 6 Week July 1 - Aug. 11	Full Summer Session A & D: May 20 - Aug. 11	Session E: July 22 - Aug. 11**
Double	$2,090	$3,007	$2,460	$2,131	$3,609	$1,260
Single	$2,664	$3,766	$3,230	$2,787	$4,522	$1,620
Premium Single	$2,992	$4,594	$4,000	$3,156	$5,518	$1,680
Meals per	60 meals	100 meals	80 meals	60 meals	120 meals	30 meals

 

** Applications for Summer Session E will only be made available if we have space available after finalizing all reservations for Summer Session D.  If space remains, this application will be made available on July 1.

All summer applicants pay a $35 application fee.  International House Activities and internet access are included in the Room and Board Rates listed above.  Final reservations for housing require a $500 damage deposit and full prepayment of all housing fees for the selected term.

A discount is offered to continuing residents who also have an Academic Year contract for  2011-2012 who select either Session A or Sessions A&D.

Meals

The meal plan includes meals as noted on the chart above, at the International House Dining Hall. The Dining Hall offers continental breakfast, lunch and dinner Monday through Friday and brunch and dinner on Saturday and Sunday.  Residents may bring in guests using their meal plan and may purchase additional meals at a discounted rate if they choose.

Additional Services Available

Linen packages may be purchased for an additional fee.  For Sessions A, C & D, linens are $30.  Linens for Session B are $35 and linens for Session E are $25.  Residents staying for the entire summer (Session A&D) may rent linens for $50.
Nightly rates for extended stays such as early arrivals or late departures, or short term stays will be considered based on space available.

International House realizes that not all resident stays perfectly match the Summer Session dates.  For information on stays that do not coincide with the Summer Session dates above, please contact the Admission Office directly at ihres@berkeley.edu.

 

Basic Eligibility

International House serves as a residence for undergraduates in their junior and senior years, graduate students, post docs, visiting scholars and researchers.   During the summer months, we house a variety of students at all academic levels, summer groups and conferences, and those attending Summer Sessions at UC Berkeley. 
While we do not require summer applicants to have junior standing, all residents must be at least 18 years of age or be accompanied by a parent, guardian or chaperone.