Making Friends
International House is home to 65 U.S. and international students attending San Jose State University. Apply now!
Apply now for housing at SJSU International House!
Apply now for summer 2022 and fall 2022! 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
Lawn Games
Wednesday, 9/14 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. SJSU Tower Lawn
All SJSU students welcome!
Internationally-inspired Pancake Breakfast
Sunday, October 2, 2022 9:30 AM to 12 PM
In Person (outdoor seating only, weather permitting) AND Online. Livestream link to be posted here day of event. Everyone welcome!
$10 students/seniors, $20 General Public, $40 family of four (kids under age 12)
International Buffet & Cultural Performances
Wheelchair accessible
The Magic of I-House!
Dear I-House,
It's a wonderful feeling to be back to I-House after 8 years. The House is so renovated and is brilliant!
When life goes on after graduation, many times I have a feeling like everything (the magic!) had started from I-House, and I am so grateful for this place.
I got to see I-House friends from around the world while traveling (UK, France, Ausria, Japan, U.S...) and also when they came to visit Taiwan. We always had a bunch of stories to tell and things to catch up -- you're so connected to the world!
8 years later today I'm even able to come back to attend my roommie Kayla's wedding!!! What's more magical than this?!
I hope I-House will keep doing great for more young great spirits to have magic in their lives! Let's do this!
Many, many gratefulness to I-House and everyone who takes care of this house so well!
Didi Yu-Lun HUANG, Fall 2013 resident
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.
Newsletter
Check out Newsletters and Media to see the creative work of our residents.