Share your hospitality and friendship, support diversity at Mac

The Alumni of Color and Friends Host Family Program for Students of Color/Multiracial Students connects incoming and returning domestic students of color/multiracial students with local alumni of color and friends of the college. The goal is to enhance these students' sense of community, both within Macalester and around the Twin Cities. Since it began, this program has enjoyed great success. Hosts say it is an excellent way to participate in the Macalester community and students say they are grateful to have a "go-to" family nearby who can relate to being a Macalester student of color.

Hosts may be individuals or families. Students who participate will start the program the fall semester of their first year. There will also be three on-campus events where students and hosts can interact as a large group: one in the fall, one in the winter, and one in the spring.  Beyond that, hosts are expected to interact with their students as both schedules permit, with the expectation that paired hosts and students get together at least three times a semester.