Question 1

How do I check in?

Accepted Answer

General check-in for all Summer Sessions begins at 12pm in the Great Hall on the dates listed below:
 Session A – May 21, 2023
 Session B – June 4, 2023
 Session C – June 18, 2023
 Session D – July 2, 2023
 Session E – July 23, 2023
 Sessions A&D – May 21, 2023
I-House Resident Assistants (RA) will be available to assist you and answer your questions when you arrive.If you arrive later in the evening, you will be able to check-in at the Front Desk. 
Please bring a photo ID with you when you check in.

Question 2

Can I arrive early?

Accepted Answer

Early arrivals are limited and we are only able to accommodate such requests when space isavailable. Please contact the Admissions team to inquire about availability. The sooner you make a request for an early arrival, the more likely that we will be able to accommodate your request. Once approved, additional nightly charges will need to be paid to finalize the extra nights.

Question 3

Can I arrive late?

Accepted Answer

Yes. If you plan to arrive after the scheduled move-in date, please notify us in advance，so we will know when to expect you and we can ensure that we have your check-in packet ready for you when you arrive. Please note, you will still be financially responsiblefrom the contract start date.

Question 4

Can I store my luggage at I-House

Accepted Answer

Unfortunately, we are unable to accommodate luggage storage prior to your check in date.

Question 5

What should I bring for my room?

Accepted Answer

Very little. Your room is furnished with a regular twin size bed, a dresser, a nightstand, a desk, a deskchair, and desk lamp as well as an overhead ceiling light. Each room is also equipped with a radiator, allowing you to control heating within your room. Linens and pillows are available for purchase through the Mailroom located near the ground floor Laundry Room. In addition, you may rent other items such as an iron, or mini refrigerator from the RSC rather than bringing your own.

Question 6

Can I have mail or packages sent to me before I arrive

Accepted Answer

No. Due to the sheer number of residents moving in during our primary check-ins we are unable to
accept packages until after residents have checked in.

Question 7

How do I get from SFO/Oakland airport to I-House?

Accepted Answer

BART (Bay Area Rapid Transit) goes directly from both Oakland and SFO to Downtown Berkeley, where
you can take a taxi, Lyft or Uber from BART to International House—about a 5-minute drive. You mayalso use a shuttle service or a cab. Please visit the SFO or Oakland Airport websites for comprehensiveairport transportation information.

Question 8

What’s the occupancy at I-House during the Academic Year? What’s the population of residents like?

Accepted Answer

We currently house 590 residents for the Academic Year and up to 625 during the summer. Of these,about 75% are international students from all over the world including visiting scholars, researchers andEducation Abroad Reciprocity students. Most years, we have about 60% graduate students, post docs and visiting scholars and 40% undergraduates. Visiting scholars comprise around 15% of our residentpopulation. The Summer Session population is also diverse and comprised of students from around the world.

Question 9

Do you accommodate special diets? Vegetarian? Vegan

Accepted Answer

Dining Services provides a variety of meal options, including vegetarian and vegan selections. If you have dietary restrictions, please be sure to complete this form when you apply for housing.

Question 10

Can I transfer from I-House to a campus dorm or vice versa

Accepted Answer

I-House is separate from the UC Berkeley dormitories, so you cannot transfer your residency to the campus dormitories. Each housing option requires a separate application and has separate policies.

Question 11

How do I pay my Room & Board fees? When are they due?

Accepted Answer

Summer fees are due in full prior to arrival. There a variety of ways you can pay your fees. The preferred way is via wire transfer or direct deposit.

Question 12

Are rooms/floors coed?

Accepted Answer

Shared rooms are not coed. Each floor is coed with the exception of the 8th floor Women’s Hall.

Question 13

Are bathrooms and showers shared? How many are there?

Accepted Answer

Bathrooms and showers are shared but are separated by gender. There are 2 bathrooms and 2 shower facilities for each gender on each floor with the exception of the 8th floor which is our Women’s Hall and only has a female bathroom and one shower facility.

Question 14

Can I change my room or my roommate?

Accepted Answer

During the summer, we do not grant any requests to change rooms or roommates.

Question 15

What parking lots/spaces are available?

Accepted Answer

Parking on the UC Berkeley campus is very difficult. In non-metered areas, parking is free for two hours and unregulated after 7 pm. Please see the City of Berkeley parking website for more information. Meters are free with a California disabled placard.

Question 16

Who do I go to if I have questions or concerns while living at I-House?

Accepted Answer

Do not hesitate to talk to an RA or the Resident Support Services (RSS) staff. RAs are available 24 hours per day. You may reach our Resident Support Services team

Question 17

Is there a kitchen I can use?

Accepted Answer

We do have a newly updated kitchen and lounge that is available for use by residents. The kitchen includes pots, pans, dishes, utensils and appliances. The kitchen is available on a first come-first serve
basis or by reservation for larger gatherings. There is also a microwave conveniently located in the laundry room available for resident use at any time.

Question 18

Do you have a library or quiet place to study?

Accepted Answer

Our library is open 24 hours a day and features international newspapers and a variety of periodicals. It
offers a congenial, yet quiet, study atmosphere. Access is restricted to residents only.

Question 19

Do you have a laundry room?

Accepted Answer

We have an on-site laundry room that accepts credit and debit card payments.

Question 20

What are Quiet Hours?

Accepted Answer

Creating noise that unreasonably disrupts residents or neighboring community members at any time is unacceptable. In addition, residents are asked to be especially considerate during the Quiet Hours from 11pm-10am on weekdays, and 1am-10am on weekends. For both the academic year semesters and for the summer sessions, around-the-clock quiet hours begin on the last day of instruction and continue to the end of the term. There are several resident lounges available for larger/noisier gatherings.

Question 21

Is smoking allowed at I-House?

Accepted Answer

Smoking and tobacco use are strictly prohibited inside I-House and the areas surrounding the building. The entire UC Berkeley campus adopted a tobacco-free policy on January 1, 2014 that prohibits
tobacco use in any form on all University property.

Question 22

Can I have a guest stay with me?

Accepted Answer

Overnight guests are welcome at I-House in accordance with our Guest Policy. Each resident is allowed to have an overnight guest for a maximum of three nights per semester. Guests are not permitted for more than three consecutive nights without special exception. For those residents with a roommate, they must provide written approval as well. Female guests will be issued a temporary key to the women&#x27;s restroom and showers. All guest stays must be requested and approved in advance with the Admissions office.

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Can I arrive early?

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Can I have mail or packages sent to me before I arrive

How do I get from SFO/Oakland airport to I-House?

What’s the occupancy at I-House during the Academic Year? What’s the population of residents like?

Do you accommodate special diets? Vegetarian? Vegan

Can I transfer from I-House to a campus dorm or vice versa

How do I pay my Room & Board fees? When are they due?

Are rooms/floors coed?

Are bathrooms and showers shared? How many are there?

Can I change my room or my roommate?

What parking lots/spaces are available?

Who do I go to if I have questions or concerns while living at I-House?

Is there a kitchen I can use?

Do you have a library or quiet place to study?

Do you have a laundry room?

What are Quiet Hours?

Is smoking allowed at I-House?

Can I have a guest stay with me?

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How do I check in?

Can I arrive early?

Can I arrive late?

Can I store my luggage at I-House

What should I bring for my room?

Can I have mail or packages sent to me before I arrive

How do I get from SFO/Oakland airport to I-House?

What’s the occupancy at I-House during the Academic Year? What’s the population of residents like?

Do you accommodate special diets? Vegetarian? Vegan

Can I transfer from I-House to a campus dorm or vice versa

How do I pay my Room & Board fees? When are they due?

Are rooms/floors coed?

Are bathrooms and showers shared? How many are there?

Can I change my room or my roommate?

What parking lots/spaces are available?

Who do I go to if I have questions or concerns while living at I-House?

Is there a kitchen I can use?

Do you have a library or quiet place to study?

Do you have a laundry room?

What are Quiet Hours?

Is smoking allowed at I-House?

Can I have a guest stay with me?

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