These interactions make a major contribution to achieving the goals of the House. International House seeks residents who are willing to share their time and talent with the House community through its programs and activities. Scholarships and fellowships are available. The University owns and operates over 1,100 apartments in 29 buildings located around and within the campus area. Apartment sizes range from efficiency units to large three bedroom apartments, furnished or unfurnished, in walk-up or elevator buildings.
Parking lots are available at some buildings.
Options for single students include single occupancy and shared apartments. Couples with children are given priority for the two and three bedroom apartments. Additional information on housing options, including current costs, is sent to all newly admitted students. This includes unlimited visits to a personal physician, access to medical advice twenty-four hours a day, a health education program, student mental health services, and a variety of other services. Note that specialized care, emergency services, and routine physicals are not covered by the health service fee, nor does the fee include the cost of outside referrals, laboratory tests, x-rays, or hospitalization.