American Individual & Family Application

The Ecumenical Center & International Residence, in cooperation with the University of Michigan, International Center, provides opportunities for American families and individuals to host international students and visiting scholars who are interested in exploring US culture, learning the English language, and building support through friendships.

If you would like to host international students or visiting scholars from the University of Michigan in your home or for a social event during the academic year (September-April), please complete  this form. You can also download a PDF version by clicking on the download box at the bottom of the page.

Travel from southern Michigan around the world through our Global Friendship Program!

Link to PDF download of American Individual & Family Guidelines

Application

Your Name (required)

Your Email (required)

Address (required)

Telephone

Field of Study/Work:

Religious Community or Civic Organization Affiliation (if applicable)

Will you participate as a family, a couple or an individual? If you participate as a family or couple, please write down your household composition (number, their relationship to you, and their ages). For individual, please write down your gender:

Number of Guests (Students or Visiting Scholars) Preferred (minimum of 2)

Please list any pets living with you (if applicable):

Your interests and Hobbies
Although there is no guarantee, this information will help us better pair you with your international friends.

What got you interested in the Global Friendship Program?

How often do you want to meet your international friends (e.g.: attend events together, have dinner together, get coffee together, etc.)?

Do you have any concerns or limitations about this program?

How did you hear about our program?

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Once this form is submitted, your application will be processed and our office will do its best to match you with international students/scholars. When you have been matched, the Global Friendship Program coordinator will contact you with more details.

Download American Family Registration Form [pdf]

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