Housing options at Green River
Green River knows how important housing is to the success of a student. This is why our housing staff go the extra mile to give the best experience possible by providing a caring, positive, safe and supportive American living experience.
Campus Corner Apartments
Experience traditional American college life at Campus Corner Apartments (CCA)
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Students enjoy a convenient, on-campus location; comfortable, high-quality facilities; an excellent study environment; and an opportunity to get involved and make friends in a supportive student community of 340 American and international students. Students must be 17 years old at the time of move-in.
Benefits of Living On Campus:
- Living on campus is convenient!
- Walking distance to class
- Community Center where you can hang out with friends from all over the world
- Lots of on-site student activities
- Private and group study areas
- Easy to get involved in campus activities
- ...and more
Additional Information:
Important Note
- To apply for housing (CCA and Homestay), be sure to fill out and submit the International Application and pay the $300 housing fee.
- International student leaders help with the move-in process.
- Learn more about important Arrival Services included with your $300 Housing Placement fee!
Homestay
Live with an American family and share American customs and culture.
Homestays offer you a home away from home and a great place to practice your English skills. Students are provided a fully furnished private room and U.S. style meals. Food is available for self-prepared breakfasts and lunches. The main daily meal, usually dinner, is prepared and shared together with the family. Transportation to and from campus varies; most families are on a convenient bus line to Green River. Some families drive students to and from campus daily.
The Host Family provides the following first-time arrival services:
- Airport greeting and pick-up
- Campus visit
- Assistance with banking
- Assistance with cell phone needs
- Transportation assistance to and from campus
Special Host Family Program for 16-Year-Old Students
Because Green River College (GRC) is committed to the academic and personal success of all our students, we have developed a special host family program for 16-year-olds.
Costs
Required $300 placement fee to secure a homestay.
The monthly cost for 16-year-olds is $850 and the monthly cost for students older than 16 is $725. Starting fall 2022 the monthly cost for homestays will increase by $100 (16-year-olds $950, those older than 16 $825).
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Contact Us
Phone: 253-288-3300
Fax: 253-333-4940
Email: Housing@greenriver.edu
Zoom: Virtual Lobby
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Upcoming Dates
Application deadline for students transferring from within the U.S. is by 8 a.m. on the first day of the quarter.
Summer Term |
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Classes Start: |
27 June 2022 |
Classes End: |
18 August 2022 |
Fall Term |
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Preferred Application Deadline: |
15 August 2022 |
Orientation Student (virtual) |
31 Aug & 1 Sept 2022 |
Orientation Parent (virtual) |
2 September 2022 |
Arrival & Housing Move-in Day |
14 September 2022 |
In-Person Orientation Day |
15 September 2022 |
Classes Start: |
19 September 2022 |
Classes End: |
8 December 2022 |
Location
Green River College
IVD Building
12401 SE 320th Street
Auburn, WA USA 98092-3699
Download:
International Programs Main Campus Map
Hours of Operation
Monday - Thursday |
9 a.m. - 5 p.m. |
Friday - Sunday |
Closed |