Celebrate International Education Week
Join us for a week of engaging events, education and exchange! Visit the page for a full list of events!
Making Friends
International House is home to 65 U.S. and international students attending San Jose State University. Apply now!
Apply now for winter 2022-2023 and spring 2023
Apply now for summer 2023 and fall 2023! We look forward to welcoming residents from the U.S. and around the world to live at I-House.
Cultural Experiences
I-House accommodates residents from nearly 25 countries worldwide each semester. Residents participate in Regional Dinners, weekly Coffee Nights, Student Council and clubs, Internationally-inspired Pancake Breakfast, Cross-cultural workshops, travel and local activities.
Academic Success and Leadership
The I-House facility offers many places to study, 3-D printer, state-of-the-art computers, scanners, fast and reliable internet, and wireless access throughout the House. Residents hold leadership positions in Student Council and work as Resident Advisors.
Celebrations and Interactions
Residents celebrate birthdays, holidays, and cultural events together and engage in a range of activities from Lawn Games to Nintendo Switch, ping pong to mahjong, intramural sports to chess.
Cross-cultural Workshops
I-House accommodates residents from nearly 25 countries worldwide each semester. Residents participate in Coffee Nights, Pancake Breakfast and International Quiz, Regional dinners, and more.
Welcome to housing at I-House!
For opportunities to make friends from the U.S. and around the world while living in a safe and supportive environment, apply to live at International House, home to 70 U.S. and international SJSU students
- Perspective on coming to the U.S. and Living in I-House
- An International Student's Road to Success Through SJSU
- Analyse du Centre International de l'Université d'Etat de San José (PDF)
- A Second Family When I Needed One Most
- A Story to Tell, by an alumnus
- See videos on I-House in Newsletters and Media
SJSU GIVING DAY
As home away from home for residents, the I-House facility gets a lot of use. Having comfortable furniture is key to providing spaces where residents can gather, celebrate, and relax together. Help us keep the I-House updated and comfortable, and support the experience of residents from around the world.
Contribute to the I-House on SJSU Giving Day! Donate now
ROOMMATES ‘83:
SJSU International House
by Bob Aron
... It’s the fall of 1982 and new residents begin to arrive at the SJSU International Center (as it was called in the early years!)... To be honest, I had decided to live in the I-Center to be roommates with my high school friend and fellow music major. The international experience being offered was a secondary consideration for me……for about 2 weeks that is. After eating lunch and dinner with students from Bangladesh, Japan, Panama, Germany, Australia, etc. etc. etc., I really could not have imagined ever living anywhere else. The house had, and continues to have a profound effect on my life. In many ways, it might be because I wasn’t ‘looking’ for a cultural experience, that getting one had so much impact. I’ve always said that the American residents have the most to gain in the house, because we have the least experience with other cultures.
See a current roommate photo and read more written by Bob on the Alumni page.
Prospective Residents
Apply Now for housing!!
Applications for housing at the I-House are reviewed beginning in March for Fall semester
and beginning in October for Spring semester. Apply now.
Please e-mail housing applications to ihouse@sjsu.edu
Admitted Spartan Day Webinar Recording
I-House Residence Costs
We offer a one semester housing contract at the I-House with flexible payment plans
and opportunities to work at I-House, which meets the on-campus work requirement for
international students. 
Are you a matriculated degree-seeking undergraduate or graduate student? Ask about I-House scholarships. In addition, residents holding positions as Head Resident, Resident Advisors and Network Administrator receive full room and board as compensation for their leadership. Review the current information on Costs
Vaccination Requirements
View the SJSU Wellness Center webpage for details regarding vaccination information. Please note that ALL residents of on-campus housing including the I-House must be fully vaccinated prior to move-in.
Thank you to Marketshare, Inc: Marketing for HomeBuilders for supporting I-House!
Fred Wilhelm, Marketshare, Inc owner, and San Jose Rotary Club member made a generous donation to I-House by installing the SJSU International House lettering that graces the front of our beautiful building.
Events & Activities
Check out special I-House events including Lawn Games, Internationally-Inspired Pancake Breakfast, & International Quiz.
Residents learn about each other's cultures through Cross-cultural workshops.
Newsletter
Check out Newsletters and Media to see the creative work of our residents.