Arrival, Homestay and Orientation

Arrival

You should plan to arrive at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, which is about 45 miles south of Everett. It is best to arrive 2-3 weeks before classes begin. If you have arranged a homestay with a family (see below) you will be met at the airport. If you are arranging your own accommodations, and do not have a person meeting you, you will find an airport shuttle that runs hourly between Sea-Tac and downtown Everett. Please contact our International Student Advisor for information about transportation from the airport.

Homestay

Everett Community College does not provide on-campus residence halls. With your letter of admission we will inform you of some homestay services. A homestay provides a private room in a family home in the area, for a fee, currently US $600 per month. This fee includes meals.

A homestay is optional.You can also find accommodations on your own; we can send you a list of apartment buildings that some of our international students have lived in (we do not inspect apartments). Many international students choose a homestay as they are getting started. This helps them learn about the area. After a while they may choose to live independently. Two homestay options are Abode Homestay and Intercultural Homestays & Services Inc. 

For more information about getting settled in the US (transportation, banking, etc) read the Useful Information and Resources for International Students. 

Orientation

When you arrive in Everett, please come to the International Student Office in the Jackson Center and meet with an advisor. You will be scheduled for a language assessment and for an orientation session. We want to make sure you get a good start! Click here to see our international student brochure and see comments from other students and our International Student Advisor.

• Advising: We will help you select the courses for your first term at EvCC, and assist you in following courses that will help you meet your goals. Our International Student Advisor and program advisor/instructors in your area of interest will help you take courses that meet your needs.
• Credential Evaluation: If you have attended college or university after your high school graduation, we will ask you to submit an official copy of that academic record (transcript) to us. In some cases we will ask you to contact a credential evaluation agency to determine course transfer.