Room Type Preference
Every effort is made to reserve the type of room requested on the application form, but ISH cannot fulfill all requests given the number of rooms and demand for them. We hope that everyone who stays here values the experience of living with others and will consider having a room mate even when their privacy is a concern.
Smoking Policy
ISH is a smoke free property. This includes indoors and all outdoor areas including the Garden. Applicants who will find it difficult to refrain from smoking are encouraged to look for housing elsewhere.
Meals
Included in the room fees are 13 meals per week.
- Breakfast and Dinner – Monday – Friday
- Breakfast – Saturday and Sunday
- Sit down “Family Dinner” – 1:00 pm on Sunday
Late meals can be arranged by calling the house extension 205. No rebate is given for missed meals. Cooking is not allowed in the rooms, but we do offer microwaves in each building.
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.