International House residents and other members of the University community are invited to participate in these activities. Resident assistants, international assistants, and orientation leaders on each floor of International House help students become acquainted quickly and easily. Parties, receptions, and spontaneous events give students an opportunity to meet in an informal atmosphere. International House provides an ideal environment in which to participate in cross-cultural programs. Students take part in programs designed to provide insight into the various cultures represented in International House.
Mealtimes are often mini-political science lessons.
Information about cultural events in the community is also available, and students are encouraged to attend these events. Upon admission to the University, international students will receive a packet of important information in the mail, including a housing contract When you receive this contract, sign it, indicate that International House is you first housing choice, and return it with the required deposit to the University's coordinator of Foreign and Students Scholar Services. American students will receive different information upon admission and should return their contracts to the Office of Residential Life.