Welcome to Green River College
Both virtual and in-person orientation are mandatory for new international students.
We look forward to meeting you at both our Virtual New Student Orientation and In-Person Orientation for placement tests, class registration, campus tours, and Day trip. With Orientation, you start your academic journey at Green River College with success!
What to Bring
- Passport and current Visa
- I-20
- New U.S. address and phone number
- Proof of health insurance
- E-mail address
- Proof of English Proficiency is submitted when you apply to Green River or as soon as possible; if you bring it to orientation, you will take the English Placement test until your scores are verified.
What to Expect
View Summer 2023 New International Student Virtual Orientation Schedules.
- Intensive English New Students - June 7, 2023
- Academic New Students - June 8, 2023
All new students take an assessment during Orientation. Students who submitted English proficiency at least 3 weeks before Orientation will take assessments for academic class placement and students that haven't will take the English placement test.
Summer Term New Student In-Person Orientation - June 29, 2023
The Vice President of International Programs & Extended Learning will welcome New Students at 10:00 am in the Student Union Grand Hall (SU). View International Programs Main Campus Map.
What to bring to in-person orientation:
- EMPL ID
- Passport
- U.S. Address
Schedule (times are listed in U.S. Pacific Daylight Time [PDT] zone) | |
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9:30 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. | Check-in at the Student Union (SU). International Programs Main Campus Map. (Breakfast will be served) |
10:00 a.m. - 10:20 a.m. | GRC Welcome from Wendy Stewart, Vice President of International Programs & Extended Learning |
10:20 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. | Intensive English Students: Testing and Online Services Information Session Academic Students: Campus Tours with Student leaders and Online Services Information Session (or placement testing if needed) |
12:00 p.m. - 1:15 p.m. | Lunch |
12:45 p.m. - 1:15 p.m. | High School Completion (for academic HSC students only) |
1:15 p.m. - 2:15 p.m. | Meet Your Advisor |
2:15 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. | Foundation for Success with Peer Mentors |
3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. | CCA (Student Housing) Orientation (for students living in CCA only) Non-CCA students - Questions/Free Time Activity (host family pick up) |
Advisor
After you are admitted to Green River College, you will be assigned an advisor. Your advisor will send you a welcome email before orientation.
Registration
Students who have met the English Proficiency Requirements and are eligible for academic classes will meet with their advisor before registering for classes. Halfway through their first quarter, academic students meet one-on-one with their advisor to develop a personal education plan. It includes their major, destination universities, and a 2-year course plan.
Day Trip
Green River provides a "New Student Adventure Trip" for new international students. You will enjoy a traditional campfire, crafts, and other activities with American and international student leaders!
Activity Trip
Green River will also provide a "New Student Shopping Trip" to a destination of interest in and around the Seattle area.
What to Wear
Students and faculty dress casually at Green River. A typical winter outfit is jeans and a pullover or shirt; in the warm summer months, many students wear short pants to class. A light jacket is good to have any time of year.
Questions? Email us: International@greenriver.edu.
Parent Orientation
Family members of new students are invited to join both a virtual and in-person orientation at the beginning of each term. Please be sure to register with Tawnya McLavey, Manager of the International Visitors Program. Learn more about Parent Orientation.
Contact Us
Phone: 253-288-3300
Fax: 253-333-4940
Email: international@greenriver.edu
Zoom: Virtual Lobby
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Upcoming Dates
The application deadline for students transferring from within the U.S. is 8 a.m. on the first day of in-person orientation.
Spring Term |
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Classes Start: |
3 April 2023 |
Classes End: |
16 June 2023 |
Summer Term |
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Preferred Application Deadline: |
1 May 2023 |
Orientation Student (virtual) |
7 & 8 June 2023 |
Orientation Parent (virtual) |
9 June 2023 |
Arrival & Housing Move-in Day |
28 June 2023 |
In-Person Orientation Day |
29 June 2023 |
In-Person Parent Orientation |
29 & 30 June 2023 |
Classes Start: |
3 July 2023 |
Classes End: |
24 August 2023 |
Hours of Operation
Monday - Friday |
9 a.m. - 5 p.m. |
Saturday - Sunday |
Closed |
Location
Green River College
IVD Building
12401 SE 320th Street
Auburn, WA USA 98092-3699