International House

Berkeley, CA
(510) 642-9490
(510) 642-9490
2299 Piedmont Ave, Berkeley, CA 94720

2299 Piedmont Ave, Berkeley, CA 94720

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About the Business

International House, located at the heart of University of California Berkeley's campus, is the perfect place for international scholars, American students looking to learn about new cultures and customs, and individuals passionate about exploring global issues. Our services and support cater to international students, helping them to make the most of their U.S. experience while making the most of their University of California Berkeley education.

We provide many benefits to help you find a balance between academic pursuits and social activities. These include access to a 24-hour library and computing center exclusively for I-House residents, intercultural workshops to reinforce I-House's mission, free admission to a variety of public cross-cultural programs and activities, resident programs like festivals, movies, concerts, and dance classes, optional organized day trips to popular tourist sites, entertainment destinations, and other attractions in the San Francisco Bay Area, meal plans with a diverse menu, and I-House's own scholarship and financial aid packages.

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  • When the idea of International House was first proposed to the Berkeley community in the 1920s, there was considerable resistance. There was resistance to men and women living under one roof; there was hostility to foreigners; and the notion that people of color would live with "whites" in an integrated setting was, to many, simply incredible. When Harry Edmonds came to Berkeley to establish a site, he chose Piedmont Avenue, in part, because it was the home of fraternities and sororities which then excluded foreigners and people of color. By proposing this site, Edmonds sought to strike bigotry and exclusiveness "right hard in the nose." International House Berkeley officially opened on August 18, 1930. It was the largest student housing complex in the Bay Area and the first coeducational residence west of the Mississippi. The world has changed radically since 1930, yet International House is more relevant than ever.
  • (510) 642-9490
  • 2299 Piedmont Ave, Berkeley, CA 94720
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Opening Time

  • Mon
    9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Tue
    9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Wed
    9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Thu
    9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Fri
    9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Sat
    Closed
  • Sun
    Closed
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