Orientation

Your success at Green River begins by attending the required New Student Orientation.

Summer 2013 Orientation Calendar

Fall 2013 Orientation Calendar

***IMPORTANT NOTE:  If you have any proof of English Proficiency that you have not already submitted, such as TOEFL or IELTS scores, send it to our Admissions Office at international@greenriver.edu immediately! Students who provide English proficiency at least 30 days prior to orientation will receive priority placement in academic classes.

What to bring to orientation...

  • Passport, Current Visa and I-94 card (you will receive this at the airport)
  • I-20
  • U.S. cash for academic test fee (about $30.00)
  • Your new U.S. address and phone number if you are not using GRCC housing
  • Proof of health insurance if you have it
  • E-mail address
  • Calculator (if you have one)
  • Parent or emergency contact information in your home country, including a current e-mail address
  • Your Proof of English Proficiency should be submitted when you first apply to Green River or as soon as you obtain it; bring your latest copy to Orientation if you did not send one or if there are changes to your scores

What you can expect at orientation...

How to dress...

Students and faculty dress casually at GRCC. A typical and acceptable winter outfit might be jeans and a pullover or shirt; in the summer when the weather is warm, many students wear shorts to class. A rain jacket is a good item to have any time of the year.

If you have questions or concerns please e-mail us at: International@greenriver.edu or visit our Contact page