SJSU International House is closed for the 2020-2021 academic year and is expected to re-open for the Fall 2021 semester.
We look forward to welcoming residents from the U.S. and around the world to live at I-House.
Cultural Workshops
Learn about other cultures and share experiences with I-House friends from around the world.
Academic Success
The I-House facility offers residents many places to study. Wireless access is available throughout the House.
Celebrations
Residents celebrate birthdays, holidays, and cultural events together.
Making Friends
International House is a co-ed residence for 70 US and international students attending San José State University.
Cultural Experiences
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
Prospective Residents
Apply Now!!
Applications for housing at the I-House are reviewed beginning in March for Fall semester
and beginning in October for Spring semester. Summer housing applications are now being accepted. Apply now! Please e-mail housing applications to ihouse@sjsu.edu
Applications for Head Resident and Resident Advisor are currently being accepted. Apply here! Please e-mail Head Resident & RA 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. Residents can work towards rent reduction. Degree-seeking SJSU students who live at the I-House for many semesters have opportunities to become Resident Advisors and Network Administrator. Review the current information on Costs
Current resident's experience during Shelter in Place:
"In times of despair, the lone wolf dies but the pack survives." I-House is like a world-wide family. Even during the pandemic, the core components of International House remain the same- Love and Wood ["What is the I-House made of? Wood -- and Love"]. My parents have found my stay at I-House invaluable as it has sheltered me from many adversities and my friends envied me for having all the mundane necessities and items of utility like a luxury. Over the years, I see myself coming back to this place again and again.
~ Akash Aggarwal
Newsletter
Check out Newsletters and Media to see the creative work of our residents.