Academic Initiatives & Enhancement >> International House at Weaver Hall

Overview

The International House at Weaver Hall is a multicultural learning community in a residential setting which houses up to 70 international students from UF exchange programs around the world. International exchange students are paired with American roommates with similar interests to share cultural experiences and practice language skills.

In addition to enhancing interactions and multicultural experiences between international and US students, the International House program strives to create an environment where informal interactions between residents, staff, and faculty are encouraged. The goal is to bring learning to a more personal level and to reach beyond the scope of what is offered in the classroom.

See the Guide to Gator Life created especially for International House residents. This guide will help you navigate the International House, the UF campus, and the greater Gainesville community.

About Weaver Hall

Weaver Hall is co-ed by floor and each floor has common bathroom facilities, a floor lounge, and a kitchen. Also part of the International House is newly renovated commons area space including a community kitchen, lounge/study area, large-screen TV, and office space for UF International Center (UFIC) and international student organizations.

Weaver is conveniently located near the Gator Corner Dining Center, Graham Oasis convenience store and Boar’s Head Sub Shop & Grille, J. Wayne Reitz Student Union, and all UF sports facilities. For more information about the facility, click here. Find Weaver Hall and other campus landmarks online at http://campusmap.ufl.edu/.

There are approximately 36 air-conditioned spaces available for female international students and 31 spaces for male international students. International students in double rooms will be matched to U.S. students with similar interests whenever possible.

For a map and information on what to bring, check out our Weaver Hall Brochure.

Program Goals

Provide a high quality residential program intended to enhance the interactions and multicultural experiences of international and US students.
Create an environment that invites opportunities for informal interactions between residents, staff, and faculty.
Assist international students in their transition to our University community, Gainesville, and the US culture.
Encourage US students with an interest in studying abroad to actively experience a multicultural living and learning community.
Promote an understanding of various cultural values, difference, and similarities in diverse societies.
Promote intercultural awareness to the greater campus community

How Do I Apply?

Fall Semester or Academic Year

Students should complete and return the Student Housing Interest Form by May 1, to the UFIC. UFIC staff select international students to live in the International House at Weaver Hall and will place students either in single or double rooms. Housing application and contract materials will be sent to participating students. A $25 nonrefundable application processing fee and $200 advance rent payment will be due by July 9, 2007. Send check or money order payable to University of Florida in U.S. dollars (drawn on a U.S. bank). The housing contract is a legal contract. Students attending the University of Florida will not be able to cancel the housing contract once it is signed and returned.

Spring Semester

Students should complete and return the Student Housing Interest Form To the UFIC. UFIC staff selects international students to live in the International House at Weaver Hall and will place students either in single or double rooms. Housing application and contract materials will be sent to participating students. The housing contract is a legal contract. Students attending the University of Florida will not be able to cancel the Housing Contract once it is signed and returned.

Rental Rates

2007 - 2008 Rental Rates:

double room $1,893*
single room $2,023*

*Rates are per person, per semester and include furnished rooms, utilities, high-speed computer access, cable TV service, and general maintenance and custodial services. Fall semester rent includes August 18, 2007 through December 15, 2007; Spring semester rent includes January 3, 2008 through May 3, 2008. Limited intersession housing (December 16 - January 2) is available at an additional nominal charge. Rental rates are subject to change.

Various Important Dates

Fall 2008

May 1 • completed Interest Form due to International Center
July 7 • completed housing application, contract, and advance rent payment due to Housing
August 17 • halls open at 9am*
August 25 • UF Fall 2008 classes begin
December 20 • halls close for Fall 2008 at 4pm
Dec. 21 - Jan. 3 • intersession housing available for additional nominal charge

Spring 2009 (tentative)

October 1 • completed Interest Form due to International Center
December 12 • completed housing application, contract, and advance rent payment due to Housing
January 3 • halls open at noon*
January 6 • UF Spring 2008 classes begin
May 2 • halls close for Spring 2008 at 4pm

* Early check-in is NOT available. Students arriving early must make alternate, temporary housing arrangements

Guidelines for Community Living

The University establishes Community Standards to inform students of their responsibilities and to promote and maintain an atmosphere conducive to community living. Examples of Community Standards are: per state law, no smoking is allowed in or within 50ft of any university facility including residence halls and students must be 21 years of age or older to possess or consume alcoholic beverages.

For more information please see the Community Standards.

Various International House Event Photos

International Food Festival (Spring 2008)

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