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International House

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 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. Click here to find Weaver Hall and other campus landmarks on the UF campus map.

For Fall Semester, there are 36 air-conditioned spaces available for female international students and 31 spaces for male international students.

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

Program Goals

How Do I Apply?

Students should complete and return the Student Housing Interest Form by the deadline noted below, 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 (typically the oldest students are placed in single rooms).

Once selected by the UFIC, Housing application and contract materials will be sent to participating students by the UFIC. A $25 nonrefundable application processing fee and $200 advance rent payment will be due by the deadline noted below. Payment must be made via check or money order payable to University of Florida in U.S. dollars and 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.

Fall & Spring Semesters or Fall Semester only

Spring Semester only

Rental Rates

2008 - 2009 Rental Rates:

*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 16, 2009 through December 19, 2009; Spring semester rent includes January 3, 2010 through May 1, 2010. Limited intersession housing (December 19 - January 3) is available at an additional nominal charge. Rental rates are subject to change.

Various Important Dates

Fall 2009

Spring 2010

* 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