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Issue No 25
Summer Quarter
July 2008
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Important Information for Prospective Students

Mike McIntyre
Educational Planner for International Students

July 07, 2008


Dear Prospective Student,

In this section you will find information to assist you in making your transition to Green River Community College. If you don’t find the information you are seeking please e-mail me.

Mike McIntyre
E-Student Specialist
mcintyr@greenriver.edu

Important Dates
It is important to be present for Housing Move-In Day and Orientation prior to the start of classes. If you are unable to attend please notify us as soon as possible.


Summer Quarter
Classes end - August 15, 2008

Fall Quarter
Application deadline - August 15, 2008
Housing move-in date - Sept. 11, 2008
Orientation - Sept. 12, 2008
Classes start - Sept. 22, 2008
Classes end - Dec. 12, 2008

 

The First 8 Things You Should Do Here

  1. Meet the transportation you arranged for in the advance

  2. Check into the housing you arranged for in advance

  3. Arrive at your orientation meeting on time

  4. Get your College ID

  5. Sign up for your e-mail account

  6. Set up a local bank account

  7. Se up a local cell phone account

  8. Make a list of emergency telephone numbers

Students gather outside Technology Center
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our beautiful campus.

Sunset in Seattle
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Airport Pick-Up
Airport pickup is arranged for students who apply for Green River housing. The service is included in your housing placement fee. If you need help when you arrive, please call our emergency housing cell phone: 253-740-8440. Please leave a message and contact number so a staff member can call you back.

Services for Visiting Family
We are also happy to make hotel reservations for accompanying family or friends. We can also arrange free GRCC shuttle service from the airport to the hotel. Note that this is available only on June 15 and with advance notice.

Meet Green River Staff on the Road

Mike McIntyre, Special Assistant for Marketing and Agency Development Alvin Tai, International Student Advising Coordinator Mackenzie Hizon, Director of International Outreach
Mike McIntyre Alvin Tai MacKenzie Hizon

July

  • Mike McIntyre: Korea

August

  • Alvin Tai: Indonesia
  • MacKenzie Hizon: Singapore and Vietnam

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.

Feedback?
We are committed to delivering outstanding personal service to our students. We need your help to continually improve. Please send me your feedback and let us know how we can better serve you.

If you have questions on any programs please contact Mike Mcintyre, Educational Planner for International Students.