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Academic Year

Applications for the Academic Year are accepted and reviewed on a rolling basis every two weeks.

We encourage you to apply as early as possible for the peace of mind that you have a safe and welcoming community to come home to during your time in New York.

Academic Year Programming

Academic Year programming at I-House puts an emphasis on professional and personal development, cultural celebration, and legacy events to keep International House’s almost century-long traditions alive.

Amidst interaction with public figures that visit the House to speak with our cohort, residents have the opportunity to engage with, learn, and grow from their Housemates with cultures different from their own as a part of International House’s mission to foster cross-cultural understanding to create a more secure, peaceful, and collaborative global coexistence.

Night of Nations, 2024
Ice Cream Social, 2024
Welcome Sunday Supper, 2023
Fall Fiesta, 2023
Ballroom Dance lessons, 2023
Lunar New Year celebration, 2022
Fall Fiesta, 2023
Snowflake Social, 2022

When to Apply

Academic Year 2026-2027

for arrivals prior to September 1, 2026

Please Note: Applications for Spring 2026 arrivals are still being reviewed on a rolling basis through mid-March 2026 as space remains available.

If you are looking to arrive prior to May 19, 2026, submit a Spring application.

Apply By:

Receive Decision:

March 1, 2026 March 15, 2026
March 15, 2026 April 1, 2026
April 1, 2026 April 15, 2026
April 15, 2026 May 1, 2026
May 1, 2026 May 15, 2026
May 15, 2026 June 1, 2026
June 1, 2026 June 15, 2026
June 15, 2026 July 1, 2026
July 1, 2026 July 15, 2026

Applicants will receive an update regarding the status of their application within 3 business days of receipt.

Once an applicant receives an admissions decision, they will have 10 days to confirm their stay and complete the room reservation deposit.

The Admissions Team cannot offer extensions for the deposit deadline.

Residents celebrating at the Fall Fiesta in the 1980s.

Residents celebrating at the Fall Fiesta in the 1980s.

If your desired departure date is after October 1, please submit an academic year application. 

Admission Requirements

Eligibility Requirements

To be eligible to live at International House during the Academic Year, applicants must be 21 years or older and must be at least one of the following:

Full-time graduate students

Full-time Interns and trainees* 

Visiting Scholars

*During the academic year, “interns” and “trainees” are defined as graduate students or recent graduates (within 1 year of completion) gaining supervised experience in their field of study.

      Application Requirements

      Applicants must submit the following for their application to be considered:

      Personal Information

      Anticipated Arrival & Departure Dates If you are accepted to live at the House, the Admissions Team will use the dates you provide in your application to determine your check-in and check-out dates. The minimum length of stay at I-House is 30 days.

      Room Preferences It is recommended to list at least one room from both the North and South buildings for the best chance at receiving one of your desired room types

      Eligibility Verification proof of your status as a student, intern, trainee, or visiting scholar

      Financial Verification proof of your ability to meet tuition and living expenses for your application period

      Written Statement – applicants must answer all of the following 3 questions. Each answer should be 250 words max

      • Giving Back Describe how you plan to participate in I-House activities and programming, alongside a busy schedule of commitments outside of the House. Please provide specific examples.

      • Open-mindedness Being an open-minded individual often requires balancing your own experiences with the perspectives of others. Describe a time you had to challenge your assumptions or reconsider your viewpoint. Provide specific examples of what you learned from the experience and how you would apply the lesson to engage with the I-House community.

      • Learning Intent Residents of I-House learn and develop skills that are applicable to all aspects of life. Among them are active listening, conflict resolution, and dialogue across differences. Which of these three (3) skills are most challenging for you and why?

      Letter of Recommendation provide one letter, in English, from someone who can speak about your character, not just your academic ability

      Resume/CV

      Interests and Skills you will be asked to share what activities you are interested in participating in at I-House

      $75 non-refundable application fee


















      Eligibility verification includes:
      For Students:
      acceptance letter for the upcoming or current semester
      OR
      registrar’s statement indicating full-time enrollment including anticipated graduation date
      OR
      signed I-20 or DS-2019 form

      For Interns and Trainees:
      a letter from the organization or company indicating full-time status including your salary and the beginning and ending dates of your internship or training program

      For Visiting Scholars:
      a letter from your university or institution which states the full-time nature of your research
      OR
      signed I-20 or DS-2019 form




      Financial verification includes:
      a copy of your financial aid package from your university
      -OR-
      your current I-20 (also fulfills status verification component)
      -OR-
      a letter from your sponsoring organization
      -OR-
      a copy of your bank statement
      -OR-
      a letter from your employer stating your salary
      -OR-
      an affidavit of support from your parents or sponsor.




      Please note:

      All documents must be submitted in English or have English translations provided in the same document. 

      If you have been admitted to live at International House, please visit the Accepted Applicants page for more information regarding your next steps.