International House provides the flexibility for residents to extend their stay beyond their original departure date, or shorten their stay with minimal penalty. 

I-House offers residents the ability to apply for a renewal or extension of their resident membership, should they need to continue their stay in New York. To apply for a renewal or extension, residents must continue to meet all eligibility requirements and remain a resident in good standing.

Should a resident need to shorten their stay for any reason, they may do so via the application portal, and the Early Departure Policy applies. 

Current residents in good standing may apply for readmission for all or part of the upcoming academic year. 

The readmission application opens in February each year. Residents applying for readmission receive priority for admission, and can choose whether they would like to keep their same room or choose a new room on the portal.

Current residents are encouraged to complete the readmission application by the posted deadline, whether they are certain they will be in New York during the upcoming academic year or not. There will always be time to confirm or cancel their booking without penalty later in the spring.

Readmission is not automatic or guaranteed, even in cases where eligibility is established, and is contingent upon approval by the Admissions Committee.