Homestay

Homestay is one of CCIS' oldest programs, dating back to 1953, and is a very popular program too. Local families welcome international students (or scholars, and sometimes their families) to their home for a 3 - 5 day stay prior to moving into their University residences. The host families help the students make the transition to life in the US, and many lifelong friendships are built from this experience. Students applying for Homestay are matched with participating families in late summer as the students arrive just before the start of classes in the fall (late August to early September).

If you would like to participate in this rewarding and enriching program please contact the Homestay chairperson at any time (Homestay@CCISstanfordU.org).

Homestay Application Information for Students