The WVU International House Mission Statement:
International House serves to bring people from different countries and cultures together as a community. It enhances cross-cultural understanding, promotes diversity, and upholds mutual respect among the participants.
What is WVU International House?
WVU International House is a way to make new friends and network with students from many different places and backgrounds. It is a residence hall for undergraduates who are interested in learning more about the world and want to find new perspectives. WVU students from around the world, and students from West Virginia and across the United States, will live and learn together in a unique environment.
In International House, cross-cultural learning will be a daily event, and residents will develop the social and cultural skills that create both successful students and comfortable members of the global community.
Academic, social, and service-oriented programs with an international focus will be part of this living and learning experience.
Since one of the best introductions to another culture is through its food, residents will prepare some group meals to share their cultural culinary experiences (all residents still must participate in a WVU residence hall meal plan).
How Can I Be Part of International House?
Any WVU undergraduate with a strong commitment to diversity and a real desire to learn cross-culturally is encouraged to apply to WVU International House.
The application consists of two parts: 1) an application form , and 2) written essay describing your interest in International House. Entering freshman candidates should have a 2.5 cumulative high school GPA (or US system equivalent), while other candidates should have a 2.5 cumulative GPA or US equivalent. Residents must be willing to immerse themselves in academic, social, and service programs with strong international learning themes.
Discover Your Own Greatness
International House is a great way to explore what it means to be a citizen of your own country and of the world. Living with people who may seem different at first is a wonderful way to discover how alike we really are.
Any WVU undergraduate who is interested in meeting students from diverse backgrounds should apply to live in International House.
Application Details
International House has space for 17 female and 20 male students. The application deadline is November 1, 2007. You will be notified by November 15, 2007 if you are accepted into this program.
Applications are available at the Office of International Students & Scholars in E. Moore Hall, at the Office of International Programs in White Hall, and on our website both as a fillable PDF file and as an online-submissible form. Since this is an option within the scope of WVU Housing, you will also need to submit a regular housing application