We understand that changes to reservations can happen. We have some guidelines for changes and cancellations that we use.
Cancelled Reservations
If 45 days notice is given, the full security deposit will be refunded and the reservation will be cancelled. If 45 days notice is not given, ISH will keep the deposit amount.
No arrival
If ISH is not notified and the resident does not arrive on the date listed on the Acceptance Email, the security deposit will be retained and the reservation will be cancelled.
Late Arrival
Residents are permitted to after after the reservation has begun. Residents are required to pay for their room from the beginning of the reservation regardless of which date he/she arrives.
Early Departure
45 days notice is required prior to departure if the checkout date changes from that on the Financial Responsibility Agreement. You must be a resident for 30 days prior to giving a 45 days notice. Notifications MUST be received in writing 45 days before the revised departure date. If departing earlier than the reservation end date listed in the Financial Responsibility Agreement, ISH will hold your deposit and charge you up to 45 days from when notice is given of an early departure.
Extended Reservations
Please inform the Admissions Manager as soon as possible if an extension to the reservation is desired. In most situations, ISH will be able to extend the stay. ISH cannot guarantee that residents can stay in their same room if an extension is given.
Please email all notifications of changes to Jennifer Simpson, Resident Manager
International Student House of Washington, DC (ISH-DC) is a private, non-profit 501(c)3 organization located near Dupont Circle in the heart of Washington, DC. Donations will help support our mission to provide an exceptional residential experience to a highly diverse international community of graduate students, interns and visiting scholars. The House promotes inter-cultural dialogue, encourages life-long connections, and fosters global citizenship.