FAQ  

Below is a sampling of frequently asked questions about the International House. If you have a question and can’t find the answer to it here, please contact International House Program Director Dylan Rust, EdD at Dylan.rust@nau.edu.

All students

Q: Why should I live in the International House?

A: The NAU International House is the best place on campus to meet students from around the world and experience different languages and cultures. Students from over 20 countries have participated in the International House. Students in the I-House also get opportunities that other students on campus don’t. The get opportunities for river trips and also experience student-led Culture Nights throughout the year.

Q: Who can live in the International House?

A: The NAU International House is open to domestic NAU students who have at least sophomore status and to any international student who is not in the Program for Intensive English (PIE), except in the level 5 or Bridge programs.

Q: The International House is in Aspen Crossing Learning Community. What type of residence hall is that?

A: Aspen Crossing Learning Community is a suite-style hall. The hall is composed of a series of suites, which are two bedrooms connected by a single bathroom and shower. Two students live in each bedroom; four students live in each suite and share the bathroom. There are community kitchens on each floor that students can use to cook. Aspen Crossing Learning Community is also conveniently located near campus dining options.

Q: Does applying for the International House count for applying for on-campus housing? Or do I have to complete two separate applications?

A: There are two separate applications. You must complete the housing application through the Office of Housing and Residence Life to be able to live on campus. The International House application is for living in the International House community on campus. If you are interested in living in the I-House, you must complete both applications.

Q: How are room assignments made?

A: Room assignments are made once the International House application has closed. Room assignments are based on suitemate request made on students’ I-House applications, students’ requests in their applications, and languages spoken. Specifics placements within Aspen Crossing Learning Community are made by the Office of Housing and Residence Life based on availability.

Q: When will I know who my roommate is?

A: Once assignments are made and sent to the Office of Housing and Residence Life, they will place students in their permanent spaces. This will happen sometime in June or July. Check your housing account to see when you have been placed.

Domestic (US) students

Q: I like to live with a friend of mine in the International House, but they aren’t an international student. Can we still live together?

A: Students in the International House are encouraged to live with someone from another country in their room, and have their friend in the other room in the suite. If you feel strongly about living with a friend in the same bedroom, contact International House Program Director Dylan Rust, EdD at Dylan.rust@nau.edu to discuss the option with him.

Q: I have been accepted to the International House and have picked a spot on campus. However, my roommate is not a member of the International House. What happened?

A: It is common for students to show that they have roommates that are not in the I-House before the final housing assignments are made. This usually happens before June. Please note: this is not your permanent roommate. Do not make plans with this student until you receive your final I-House roommate.

International students

Q: I’m coming to NAU as a part of the International Student Exchange Program (ISEP). Is the cost of the International House covered by ISEP, or will I have to pay extra?

A: The cost of living in the International House is fully covered by ISEP. You will not have to pay extra!

Q: I’d like to live with a friend of mine in the International House, but they are not a US student. Can we still live together?

A: Students in the International House are encouraged to live with someone from another country in their room, and have their friend in the other room in the suite. If you feel strongly about living with a friend in the same bedroom, contact International House Program Director Dylan Rust, EdD at Dylan.rust@nau.edu to discuss the option with him.

Q: I’m coming to NAU only for the fall semester and I’m trying to apply for housing on the website for the Office of Housing and Residence Life. However, there is no contract option for only the fall semester. There is just one for the entire academic year, but I’m leaving. What do I do?

A: The NAU Office of Housing and Residence Life does not offer fall semester-only housing contracts. However, you can apply for the academic year contract and since you will be leaving at the end of the semester you will be able to be released from that contract. Talk to your housing staff once you arrive to learn how to be granted a contract release.