Programs
Foundation/Gap Year
Foundation/Gap Year Program
The Foundation Year at Green River provides an opportunity for you to
study abroad in the United States during the "gap year" between
secondary education and university. Depending upon the courses taken and
the policies of the receiving university, some of these courses may be
transferable.
Foundation/Gap Year Student Spotlight
Annemarie de Wal came to Green
River Community College from the Netherlands. She
graduated from college in Holland with a degree in Interior Design and
decided to go abroad to experience the American college life. "The
biggest highlight for me was making new friends and learning a new
culture. I really like it here"...
Read More
Explore New Academic Areas
The Foundation Year program is designed to provide flexibility and opportunities for self-discovery and academic development. Your educational advisor will meet with you to plan an individualized course of study based on your academic interests and level of English proficiency.
Experience US College Life
We encourage you to participate in a wide variety of campus activities including: recreational or intercollegiate sports, student government, concerts, plays, or KGRG - a real radio station run by students. You can also use any of our campus facilities including the library, bookstore, cafeteria, fitness center, and gym with basketball and volleyball courts and a weightlifting room.
Select from Core Classes
- English Communication (placement dependent upon assessment)
- Career Exploration or College Experience
- Elective Classes
- Introduction to Art
- Introduction to Business
- Personal Computing
- Drama
- Radio Broadcasting
- Mathematics (placement dependent upon assessment)
- Music
- Photography
- Physical Education: golf, skiing, karate, basketball, weightlifting
- And many more.
Housing
We offer host family, homeshare or placement in Campus Corner Apartments, Green River's new student housing. Go to housing for more information.
Discover the West Coast
Green River's location, only 30 minutes from Sea-Tac International Airport, makes it a great departure point for week-end trips along the West Coast.
- Los Angeles 3 hours (plane)
- San Francisco 2 hours (plane)
- Las Vegas 2 hours (plane)
- Vancouver, Canada 3 hours (bus/car)
- Enjoy Seattle and the Pacific Northwest
Student leaders organize a variety of off-campus trips including shopping and restaurants in Seattle, attending professional sporting events like the Mariner's baseball and Sounders soccer games, snowboarding, river rafting, overnight stays at ocean beaches, and hiking at Mt. Rainier.
Admission Requirements
- Completed application
- Financial statement
- Secondary school graduate or 16 years of age
- English proficiency is required for direct placement into the academic program.
