Getting to Green River in Three Easy Steps:
Step 1: Booking a Flight
Book a flight with final destination: Seattle-Tacoma (Sea-Tac) international airport. Please plan to arrive on the scheduled housing move-in dates. If you plan to arrive early, you will need to make arrangements to stay in a hotel.
Step 2: Arrival Information
If you applied for housing assistance please e-mail housing@greenriver.edu the following information at least two weeks before you arrive:
- Date of Arrival
- Time of Arrival
- Flight Number
- Airline Name
Step 3: Airport Pickup for International Students in Green River Housing
The above photo shows where the International Housing Team will be located inside
of the airport (if you arrive on the official arrival date between the hours of 9am-7:30pm).
Please be sure to find us and check in.
If you apply for Green River housing, airport pickup is included as part of your housing placement fee.
- Arriving on the Official Arrival Date (9:00 AM – 7:00 PM):
You will be picked up from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) by either a Green River shuttle or your assigned host family. - If You Are Placed with a Host Family:
Your host family will meet you at the airport and help you set up your U.S. bank account. Note: If you arrive on a date other than the official arrival date, you will need to arrange your own transportation (Uber or Lyft) from the airport to your host family’s home. - If You Are Placed in Campus Corner Apartments (CCA):
The Green River shuttle will transport you from the airport to CCA. A Welcome Navigator will contact you via email to assist with setting up your U.S. bank account.
If You Are Not Arriving on Arrival Day
There is no airport pick-up between the hours of 9pm and 7am on any day. If you arrive on a different day or different time than the above, you will need to arrange your own transportation from the airport to your housing. Learn about all the transportation options from SeaTac airport. The most popular is Uber and Lyft.
Hotel Arrangements
If friends or relatives will be traveling with you please email the International Guest Services for assistance with hotel reservations. If you would like to attend the free Parent Orientation, please email International Programs international@greenriver.edu.
If you need help when you arrive, call our emergency housing cell phone: 253-740-8422. Leave a message and contact number so a staff member can call you back.