Homestay near Art Center College of Design - Hillside Campus

Homestay for International Students near Art Center College of Design - Hillside Campus

About ArtCenter College of Design

ArtCenter College of Design is a private college located in Pasadena, California, widely recognized as one of the leading art and design schools in the world. ArtCenter's Hillside Campus sits on 165 wooded acres above the Rose Bowl in the San Rafael Hills, with the main building — a landmark modernist steel-and-glass bridge structure — designated a local historic landmark by the City of Pasadena. ArtCenter offers undergraduate and graduate degree programs in fields including transportation design, entertainment design, film, graphic design, illustration, photography, product design, interaction design, fine art, and more. Students come to ArtCenter from around the world to study with distinguished faculty and develop professional careers in art and design. ArtCenter does not offer on-campus housing.

Homestay Near ArtCenter College of Design — What's Included

USH offers homestay accommodation for students attending ArtCenter College of Design. Everything is included in one flat monthly rate — your furnished room, Wi-Fi, utilities, and an English-speaking American host family. No lease to sign. No credit history needed. No furniture to buy. Just arrive and settle in.

Your host family is your first connection to American life. You practice English every day at home — not just in the classroom. You learn how Americans cook, celebrate, and live. Many international students say their host family became some of their closest friends in the US.

Short stays of 4 weeks and longer stays are both available, so your housing near ArtCenter matches your program length exactly. Airport pickup is available upon request — contact our office for details.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do you offer homestay accommodation for ArtCenter students?

Yes. USH offers homestay accommodation for students attending ArtCenter College of Design, including international students on F-1 visas in undergraduate and graduate degree programs, and students in ArtCenter's Extension Programs.

Is homestay a good option since ArtCenter has no on-campus housing?

Yes. ArtCenter College of Design does not provide on-campus housing, so all students arrange their own accommodation in Pasadena and the greater Los Angeles area. Homestay gives you a furnished private room with meals, Wi-Fi, and utilities all included in one flat monthly rate — no lease, no credit history required, no furniture to buy. For students arriving in the Los Angeles area for the first time, homestay is often the most comfortable and straightforward way to settle in before your first term begins.

Is homestay a good option for ArtCenter's international design students?

Yes. Many ArtCenter students come from Japan, Korea, China, Brazil, and Europe to study in intensive studio-based programs that demand long hours of focused work. Living with a host family means meals, Wi-Fi, and your living environment are taken care of — so you can put your full attention into your studio projects. It's also one of the best ways to build real English fluency and cultural familiarity while studying in the US.

How long can I stay?

Stays start at a minimum of 4 weeks. ArtCenter operates on a trimester calendar, so short-term and full-year stays are both available. There is no long-term lease required.