Host Family
UC San Diego Extension International Programs does not place students in homestays. Please contact one of our partners directly to make homestay arrangements:
Please apply to only one homestay agency for your housing.
Prices:
Weekly rate
- 2020 Private Bedroom (with breakfast and dinner): $240 - $260
- 2020 Rent a room (without meals): $215 - $224
4 weeks
- 2020 Private Bedroom (with breakfast and dinner): $960 - $1,000
- 2020 Rent a room (without meals): $840 - $860
- 2020 Additional nights: $31 - $37 per night
9 weeks
- 2020 Private Bedroom (with breakfast and dinner): $2,160
- 2020 Rent a room (without meals): $1,818 - $1,935
- 2020 Additional nights: $31 - $37 per night
11 weeks
- 2020 Private Bedroom (with breakfast and dinner): $2,530 - $2,640
- 2020 Rent a room (without meals): $2,112 - $2,365
- 2020 Additional nights: $31-$37 per night
Note: There is a non-refundable $200 placement fee. All fees must be paid directly to the homestay agency (not UC San Diego). If you would like to transfers from or to the San Diego International Airport, please inquire with the homestay company when you book your accommodation. The fee for airport pick-up is $60 - $75 and the airport drop-off fee is $40 - $75 (San Diego airport only). If you break a current contract with a homestay agency you will have to pay a $250 penalty.
Benefits:
- Your homestay family will meet you at the airport for a fee of $60 - $75 and/or take you to the airport when you leave for a fee of $40 - $75 (San Diego airport only).
- You can see how Americans really live and you will have plenty of opportunities to practice English.
- You may rent a room which includes two meals a day (breakfast and dinner) or you may rent a room with no meals included.
- Clean sheets and towels are provided for you and laundry facilities are available.
Things to Consider:
- You must live within the rules and lifestyle set by your host or host family.
- Airport pick-up costs an additional $60 - $75 and airport drop-off is an additional $40 - $75 (San Diego airport only).
- The average commute by bus is 45 minutes (maximum 60 minutes door-to-door).
- Internet access is available, but you will need to use your own computer.
- If you rent a room that does not include meals, you can prepare small meals and clean the kitchen when you are finished.
Housing Check-in:
You may request early/late check-in, which may require additional payment for the extra nights. All fees are paid directly to the homestay agency, not to UC San Diego.