Orientation

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 Spring 2023 New Student Virtual Orientation Schedule schedule.

• Intensive English New Students  - March 15, 2023
• Academic New Students - March 16, 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.

Spring Term New Student In-Person Orientation - March 30, 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

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.