Housing - On-Campus IRC
On-Campus
International Residence Center - IRC
The International Residence Center - IRC is conveniently
located in the UC Riverside Extension Center where most English
and Extension classes are held.
IRC features large, comfortable, furnished, air-conditioned
rooms with private bathroom, telephone and television. Laundry
facilities and a full-service cafeteria are located within
the building and an optional meal plan can be purchased separately.
Free high-speed Internet service is available in most IRC
rooms (one port per room) and at a computer laboratory within the building.
Entertainment is easily accessible, across from the IRC, at
the University Village, a complex with professional offices,
restaurants, retail shops and 10 theaters. In addition, IEP
Housing office organizes special activities for IRC guests,
including camping trips, hiking, movies, parties, barbecues
and more.
Students may choose to stay in single-, double- or triple-occupancy
rooms. The IRC is open year-round.
- Deluxe
room, single (limited), double or triple occupancy, furnished, air-conditioned,
with private bathroom, telephone and television.
- Meals
not included in fee; meal plan may be purchased separately
- Conveniently
located in the UCR Extension Center
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ON CAMPUS
INTERNATIONAL
RESIDENCE CENTER
IRC
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Least expensive of dorm/campus apartment units
Most English classes are held within same building
Organized
activities by staff
Private bathroom, TV, air-conditioning in every room
Free
shopping trips
Internet lab available
Choice of a single- (limited), double- or triple- occupancy room
Laundry facilities are located within the building
Full-service cafeteria and meal plan available
Open year-round
Free local phone service included
Bed linens and towels provided in each room
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Less interaction with American students
No opportunity to experience American
family life
No
kitchen available (only microwaves in common areas)
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