Policies and Procedures
YFU maintains policies and procedures to ensure fairness
to the majority of students, consistency of standards, and
program integrity. After carefully reading this chapter, host
families and students can discuss issues of concern
with each other and approach the Campus Coordinator for
clarification.
Homestay Expectations
Students are reminded that they made a commitment to
living with a host family. The homestay component of the
YFU Community College Program immerses students in US
culture. This immersion is true membership in the life of a
host culture.
If a student is absent from the host family’s home on a
regular basis or behaves in a way which minimizes the host
family’s participation in the exchange experience, YFU will
either place the student on probation or dismiss the student
from the YFU program.
Most YFU college students will live with host families for
the duration of their exchange experience (except for
the summer months – no host family accommodations
are provided over the summer months when school
is not in session). After one academic year with host
families, however, students in the Degree Program will live
independently in apartments at their own expense during
the second year. Students are strongly encourages to live in
the dorm or independent housing during their second year
as this is very much the norm for American college students.
Academic Standards
YFU academic standard policies give students the freedom
to pursue the field of their choice and maintain the
academic rigor of the YFU Community College Program.
Students have the opportunity to pursue a meaningful and
challenging educational experience and are expected to
contribute to the academic atmosphere of their institutions.
YFU Academic Standards require students to maintain a
minimum grade point average (GPA) of 2.0 and attend
all classes on a regular basis. YFU expects that students
will adhere to the academic standards set forth by the
college. YFU Academic Standards extend beyond objectively
measured grade point averages and class attendance. A
student who chronically fails to complete assignments, or
who disrupts class, or who refuses to act in a courteous
and respectful manner toward fellow students, faculty, and
staff will be subject to YFU probation or dismissal from the
program.
If students are struggling to perform academically, they are
encouraged to speak with their Coordinators to find out
what is causing the