Programs

University Transfer

GRCC International Students Transfer to US Universities

Green River Community College is a nationally recognized leader among community colleges that transfer courses to four-year colleges and universities.

GRCC Transfer record to Top 100 World Universities.

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Green River Community College international students have been admitted to hundreds of universities all over the US. Students gain the qualifications needed for admission at Green River Community College and transfer to top universities as third year juniors. Admission is not guaranteed, but our students have been very successful in gaining admission to top universities.

The following universities have offered conditional guaranteed admission to any student who is admitted to Green River.

  • Central Washington University – CWU
  • Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis – IUPUI
  • Hawaii Pacific University - HPU
  • Johnson & Wales University - JWU
  • Montana State University – MSU
  • Northern Arizona University – NAU
  • San Francisco State University – SFSU
  • University of Oregon – UO
  • Tennessee Tech University - TTU

How it works.

Student studying in the Holman Library
  • Architecture
  • Art/Design
  • Biology
  • Business
  • Chemistry
  • Communications
  • Computer Science
  • Economics
  • Education
  • Engineering
  • English
  • Environmental Science
  • Journalism
  • Mathematics
  • Pharmacy
  • Physics
  • Pre-Medicine
  • Psychology
  • Public Relations
  • Sociology
  • Speech... and more!

Working closely with their academic advisor, students develop a personal transfer plan based on their major and their specific destination transfer universities. Advisors help students understand the university admission process. They also offer valuable guidance in selecting appropriate transfer options. GRCC has developed Transfer Planning Guides that serve as a roadmap of coursework. The Transfer Planning Guide is a planning tool that allows students to know where they are and where they will be during every step of their education at Green River.

Sample Transfer Planning Guides for:

During the first two years of study, students take a combination of general education classes and introductory classes in their major. During their final two years at university, students take upper-level classes in their major and any remaining general education classes.

Engineering:
  • Physics for Engineering
  • Calculus
  • Advanced Mathematics
  • Introduction to Engineering Problems
  • Statistics
  • Engineering Design Graphics
  • Materials Science
  • Thermodynamics
  • Dynamics
  • Mechanics of Materials
Business:
  • Introduction to Business
  • Government and Society
  • Financial and Managerial Accounting
  • Microeconomics
  • Macroeconomics
  • Business Law
  • Finite Math
  • Calculus for Business
  • Statistics for Business
  • Speech
Computer Science:
  • Physics for Engineering
  • Calculus
  • Advanced Mathematics
  • Philosophy of Logic
  • Computer Information Technology
  • Program Design
  • C Programming
  • C++ Programming
Art/Design:
  • Beginning Design
  • Drawing
  • Color and Design
  • 3 Dimensional Design
  • Digital Photography
  • Painting, and History of Art
Students in a classroom.

In order to obtain a bachelor's degree in the US, all students must complete specific requirements for their major as well as general education requirements which represent a foundation of learning in various areas including Math, Writing, Science, Social Science and Humanities. Students are given freedom to select classes of their choice from general categories.

For example, within the "Social Science" category, students can choose any one of the following subjects: sociology, psychology, political science, history, geography and others. The Humanities category includes: art, speech, communications, languages, music, philosophy, and others. Science includes: chemistry, biology, physics, astronomy, and others.

Transfer Testimonials 2009

Our students talk about their university transfer experience:

Shufei Zhang- China

Shufei Zhang - China
UCLA
Major: Psychology
Also accepted to: University of Michigan

Green River is a small school with small classes, so I got a lot of personalized attention from faculty and advisors. I got valuable advice on how to get into a top 4-year university.

Nadira Purdayinta - Indonesia

Nadira Purdayinta - Indonesia
Cornell University
Major: Human Development

The High School Completion Plus Program was really helpful. During the transfer process, universities ask for university transcripts and a diploma. I could send both. It is also easier to apply for internships. Almost all of them require a High School Diploma. It really makes it easier to show them the diploma from GRCC (so I don’t have to translate and legalize my transcript). The other benefit is that international students can save a lot of money being enrolled in this program. My goal is to work for the United Nations in the future.

Hans Oswald- Germany

Hans Oswald- Germany
University of North Carolina, Charlotte
Major: Business
Also accepted to: University of Houston and University of South Florida

Green River was tremendously helpful in getting me into a top four year school. Together with my advisers I achieved my dream of attending a state-of-the-art university. I'm very grateful for the time I spent at this College.

Mervyn Tsui - Hong Kong/China

Mervyn Tsui - Hong Kong/China
University of Southern California (USC)
Major: Economics and Mathematics
Also accepted to: UT Austin, Penn State, UC Davis and UC Irvine

Thanks to Green River I am transferring to a top university. The faculty and advisors helped me plan my two-year class schedule. The advisors helped me with my application and provided feedback on my personal essay.

Eric Januar - Indonesia

Eric Januar - Indonesia
UC Berkeley
Major: Chemical Engineering

GRCC was an enormous stepping-stone for me. My dreams of possibilities become images of probabilities. I had amazing and passionate instructors and advisors that truly cared about me. Here I discovered my passion for preserving earth through Chemical Engineering.

Keiichiro Seto - Japan

Keiichiro Seto - Japan
WSU
Major: Computer Science

When I first came to Green River I didn't know what to major in. My advisor asked me about my hobbies and gave me great advice. I really enjoy Computer Science. GRCC made me, me.

Ha Ram Kim - Korea

Ha Ram Kim - Korea
Embry-Riddle
Major: Aerospace Engineering

Green River's Work-Study program helped me to finish my A.S. degree. I hope more people can take advantages of this. Also, the math, physics, and engineering instructors are good at not only teaching, but also supporting and advising. I'm so thankful to have studied here.

Khulan Tumurbat - Mongolia

Khulan Tumurbat - Mongolia
University of Washington - Seattle
Major: Psychology
Also accepted to WSU and University of Oregon

GRCC is one of the friendliest places I have ever been. There are so many resources and I had so much support. I collected a lot of stars on this campus. I feel confident I can move on...but this place will always be in my heart.

Livia Elisa Muller - Switzerland

Livia Elisa Muller - Switzerland
American University
Major: International Studies
Also accepted to UNC-Chapel Hill and Brandeis

Green River was an immense influence in my getting accepted into a top university and I am extremely thankful for having made the decision to come here. President's Award Recipient

Ying Ju Lai - Taiwan

Ying Ju Lai - Taiwan
University of Washington - Seattle
Major: Business
Also accepted to WSU and Indiana University

The instructors at Green River are patient and experienced. Some of the classes were challenging and they were always very helpful. They also assisted me a lot when I applied to universities.

Thanh Van Nguyen - Vietnam

Thanh Van Nguyen - Vietnam
Georgia Tech
Major: Electrical Engineering
Also accepted to: UCLA, Purdue, and UC Davis

The faculty and advisors are all compassionate, encouraging and dedicated to helping students excel academically. It was an overall positive college experience.