Apply now for housing at SJSU International House!
Apply now 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
Live Stream Internationally-Inspired Pancake Breakfast
On the SJSU International House YouTube channel, the Live Stream Link from the event that was held on Sunday, October 24, 2021 is available. Meet the residents. Learn how to make pancakes from Ireland, Japan, and Norway. Watch the fashion show and entertainment. See the Memorial tribute to Jose Zelaya.
You can also find the Live Stream Link on Facebook.
Updated vaccination information for international students
View the SJSU webpage for details regarding COVID 19 Vaccine Requirements. Please note that ALL residents of on-campus housing including the I-House must be fully vaccinated prior to move-in.
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 for Spring 2022 housing.
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. Residents can work towards rent reduction. Degree-seeking SJSU students who live at the I-House have opportunities to become Head Resident, Resident Advisors and Network Administrator and receive room and board as compensation for their leadership. 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.