Important
Information for our Students
Students enjoy the sunshine outside Salish Hall, one of Green River's new classroom buildings.
Greetings Prospective
Student,
Information in this section is designed
to assist your transition to Green River
Community College. You will find information
on important dates, airport pick-up,
dates you can meet with staff when they
are in your country and information
on the College Athletic Program.
Feel free to
e-mail me if you have any questions...
Looking forward to meeting you soon
at GRCC!
Michael McIntyre
Educational
Planner, International Programs
Important Dates
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Summer Quarter: June through
August 2012 |
| Classes end |
August 16, 2012 |
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Fall Quarter: September through
December 2012 |
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Housing move-in date |
September 12 & 13, 2012 |
| Orientation and testing
begins |
September 14, 2012 |
| Classes start |
September 24, 2012 |
| Classes end |
December 13, 2012 |
Housing Placements - August 13
Housing placements are made one month before orientation. For fall quarter, orientation begins on September 9th. So for fall quarter, housing placements will be made starting on August 13th. Housing placement notification will go out that week.
Campus Corner Apartment Placement
Our popular Campus Corner Apartments fill every quarter and have a waiting list. Fall quarter will be no different. Housing placement priority is based on receipt of completed housing application and placement fee. Students who requested CCA and do not get a spot for fall quarter, will be placed in host family.
Arrival: Move-in Days September 12 and 13
Please let us know as soon as possible when students confirm their flight information. You can email housing@greenriver.edu. Also, could you please let us know if any students have made other plans and have decided not to attend GRCC this fall.
*NEW* Programs for 2012-2013
Two programs help our students be better adjusted and more successful at GRCC and in the United States. The programs are required for certain students. The cost of each one-quarter program is $100. Due to the late notice, we're giving a scholarship to each new Fall 2012 student for these fees. Yes, the programs are free to Fall 2012 students! Students will be charged as of Winter 2013.
INTERNATIONAL STUDENT COLLEGE EXPERIENCE (ISCE)
Purpose: Teach new college academic-level students how to be successful college students in the US and maximize their chances to transfer to top US universities
Required for: All new students taking college-level classes in their first quarter
Cost: $100 (starting Winter 2013, no charge for new students in Fall 2012)
Hours per week: 3 class hours
Program details:
- University transfer - Students will learn what it takes to transfer to top US universities, and how to maximize their chances for admission.
- College success strategies - Students will learn about the Us college and university system and practice academic success skills that, if applied, should help them get better grades.
- American classroom expectations - Students will learn what professors expect and how to meet those expectations.
Go to ISCE website for more information.
Foundation for Success (FFS)
Purpose: Help young, new students adjust to life and school in the US quickly and well
Required for: All students under 18 years of age (Fall 2012: Born after September 24, 1994
Cost: $100 (no charge for new students in Fall 2012)
Hours per week: 2 (one hour of class/home room, one hour of meeting with peer mentor)
Program details:
- Peer mentors - Older, successful students will mentor and support each new student as they navigate their new life in the US. These "big brothers and sisters" will be of a similar background and same language (when possible) as the new students.
- Home room - Weekly meetings and classes will provide help with all life issues: social life, study in the US, culture shock, making friends, living a healthy lifestyle, safety, and our staff will check with students and make sure they are doing well.
- Report to parents - A report to parents will be sent by email in the parent's language midway during the quarter on how they are doing in school and adjusting to life in the US.
Go to FFS website for more information.
Green River Staff on the Road
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Geoff Moody
Indonesia: August
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Robyn Carter: Int'l Student Advisor
Indonesia: August
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Mike McIntyre
Ireland, United Kingdom, Netherlands
Germany, Denmark: September
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Wendy Lee Stewart
Norway: September 16-26
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Oksana Knyaz
Ukraine & Russia: October 31 - November 10
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Leo Harten
Our Recruitment Representative,
is currently living in Indonesia.
If you would like Leo to assist
you with any promotional activities,
please let us know.
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Important Contact Information
Info requests:
International@greenriver.edu
Admission:
International@greenriver.edu
Business (payment):
International@greenriver.edu
Housing:
Housing@greenriver.edu
Visa confirmation:
International@greenriver.edu
Arrival:
Housing@greenriver.edu
Pre registration:
International@greenriver.edu
Emergency: (253) 740-8422
Let us Know How We Can Help
We are committed to delivering outstanding
personal service to our students. We
need your help to continually improve.
Please send me your comments and let
us know how we can better serve you:
mmcintyre@greenriver.edu.
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