Become a Host Family

Information for Host Families

Thank you for your interest in becoming a host family for our international students.

Geen River College's International Housing program began in 1989 with fifty host families and less than 100 international students. The program has grown to over 110 active host families and between 700 and 800 international students.

More often than not, international students build lifelong bonds with their host families, and Green River truly values and embraces the importance of host families in the community.

Host Family Orientation

We will be holding in-person orientations at Green River College at 6:30 p.m. in the IVC building. See International Programs Main Campus Map.  Please sign up by completing the Orientation Sign Up Form and choosing one of the dates below:

• February 9, 23
• March 9, 23
• April 13

A host family must be able to provide:

• A private bedroom furnished with a bed, desk, chair, lamp, and clothing storage.
• A host family is also required to provide food for 3 meals a day. For breakfast and lunch the food should be available for the student to prepare themselves, and dinner should be prepared family-style.
• All host families must be on a convenient bus line or within walking distance.
• The use of all household amenities.
• Share living expenses are paid directly from the student to the host family.

• Frequently Asked Questions
• Host Family Resources
• Student Resources

Thank you to all of our host families for being kind, respectful, gracious, and sharing your homes with our students. You help make this program the success that it is.

If you are interested in becoming a Host Family, please email the IP Housing Department at Housing@greenriver.edu or call us at 253-288-3309.

Frequently Asked Questions
Host Family Resources
Student Resources
Thank you to all of our host families for being kind, respectful, gracious, and sharing your homes with our students. You help make this program the success that it is.