Homestay near Southern California Institute of Architecture
Live with a verified host family within easy reach of campus. Every home is personally visited.
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Homestay for International Students near Southern California Institute of Architecture
About SCI-Arc
The Southern California Institute of Architecture (SCI-Arc) is an independent, NAAB-accredited architecture school located in the Arts District of Los Angeles, California. Founded in 1972, SCI-Arc offers undergraduate, graduate, and postgraduate programs in architecture and design, including the Bachelor of Architecture, Master of Architecture, and postgraduate programs in Architectural Technologies, Fiction and Entertainment, Design Theory, and Synthetic Landscapes. The school draws students from around the world to its Arts District campus at 960 East 3rd Street.
Homestay Near SCI-Arc — What's Included
Universal Student Housing and HomestayMatch place students with verified American host families in residential neighborhoods throughout Los Angeles, within reach of the SCI-Arc campus in the Arts District. The surrounding communities — Silver Lake, Echo Park, Koreatown, Boyle Heights, Chinatown, and neighboring areas — offer culturally dynamic neighborhoods that are well-connected to campus by public transit and bicycle. Every host home is personally inspected by our staff before placement and must meet our quality standards.
Your homestay includes a private furnished bedroom, meals, and all utilities — everything ready before you arrive. For students arriving in Los Angeles for the first time, homestay removes the stress of finding an apartment, signing a lease, and setting up utilities from overseas. Your host family lives locally and can help you navigate the city, find transit routes, and settle into daily life in Los Angeles.
F-1 students are welcome. Placements are available for short-term and extended stays, with a four-week minimum.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do you offer homestay for SCI-Arc students?
Yes. Universal Student Housing and HomestayMatch serve students at the Southern California Institute of Architecture in the Arts District. Contact us to check availability near the East 3rd Street campus.
Does SCI-Arc provide on-campus housing?
No. Housing is independent of SCI-Arc. Students arrange their own accommodations in the Arts District and surrounding neighborhoods. Homestay is a practical option for arriving students — it includes a furnished private room, meals, and utilities from day one, with no lease required.
Do you accommodate study abroad groups or partner programs?
Yes. If you are a study abroad coordinator or institutional partner sending students to SCI-Arc, our group placement team can arrange housing for multiple students at once. Contact our office to discuss your group's timeline and needs.
How long can I stay?
Stays begin at a four-week minimum and can extend for the full duration of your program. Flexible extension options are available.
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