Homestay for International Students

When a host has been selected for you, the college will notify you of their contact details.

• The first ten days at the homestay are an adjustment period for both host and student. The college will help the student make a change of the homestay arrangement only under extreme circumstances depending on the host family availability.
• After the adjustment period, both parties need to commit to a minimum of one quarter (12 weeks) or one summer session (6 or 8 weeks). After the initial commitment period, both parties renew the agreement quarterly. In case the agreement is not renewed 30 days prior to the quarter end date, move out notice must be given.
• Additional homestay placement fee of $150 will be charged for each change.
• Move Out Notice: Both the host and student are required to give a 30-day notice prior to the last day of quarter in the case if one decides to not renew the agreement for the following quarter. The student must move out and vacate the homestay on or after the quarter end date and before new student arrival day for the following quarter. If the student does not give the 30-day notice, the deposit and any prepaid rent may be lost.

Note: Although all attempts will be made to match host/student request, the college is not responsible for the lifestyle, behavior, philosophy or religious affiliation of the host.

• Host families are from many different ethnic groups and live in many different types of homes.
• While the college tries to make a good match for the student, the college cannot promise to fill all requests.
• All homestay students will be provided a private bedroom, bed, dresser, desk, chair, lamp, closet, towels, bedding, and house key.

• Students must pay for their own long distance phone calls or use their own cell phones.
• Smoking or/and vaping is not allowed in most homes.
• Students may expect to be asked to help with small household chores, such as helping with dishes, cleaning up after themselves, or vacuuming. Students are expected to clean their own room.
• Usually, students may not use the homestay host’s computer. Students may use the Internet services at the college.

• Students must notify the homestay coordinator if there are homestay problems or concerns, as we may be of assistance.
• If a student moves out of their homestay:
  • The host’s house key must be returned;
  • The host must be provided with the new address to forward mail;
  • The room should be left as clean as upon arrival;
  • Any damages a student causes at their homestay must be paid for by the student.

All students enrolled at the college, including those in homestay, must agree to the Student Code of Conduct.

Students are expected to:

• Maintain high standards of honesty and trustworthiness;
• Respect the rights, privileges and property of others;
• Agree to follow the policy and procedures of the college.