Grad to Gator: Your Fast Track to College Enrollment!
The Grad to Gator program is for high school seniors who are strongly thinking about
attending Green River College. GRC staff visit your high school and provide guidance
through the admissions application, placement, pre-advising, and financial aid process
to prepare you for first quarter enrollment. The best part of the Grad to Gator program
is that you get to enroll in classes before other new students during College Signing
Day in May [you must attend this event to get priority enrollment].
Grad to Gator serves the Auburn, Kent, Enumclaw, Tahoma, Renton, and other nearby
school districts.
The Grad to Gator program has four parts that occur between January and May of your Senior year:
Occurs at Your High School*
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- Information & Application session - learn about GRC and get help applying to the college.
- Placement & Pre-Advising session - GRC staff review transcripts or Smarter Balance scores to place you into a Math and English level, and discuss what classes you should be registering for based on your degree of choice.
- Paying for College session - learn about the options to fund your college education, and get assistance filling out the FAFSA or WASFA applications.
Occurs at Green River's Main Campus
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- College Signing Day - an opportunity to meet other new students and connect with GRC
resources as you enroll in your first quarter classes. For high schools with over
5 students scheduled to attend College Signing Day, GRC will provide transportation
to and from main campus for the event. We also provide lunch!
*Contact your high school's Career Center Specialist for when GRC staff will visit your school.
- College Signing Day - an opportunity to meet other new students and connect with GRC
resources as you enroll in your first quarter classes. For high schools with over
5 students scheduled to attend College Signing Day, GRC will provide transportation
to and from main campus for the event. We also provide lunch!
Admissions Application
Here are some tips and tricks to help you complete the admissions application for GRC.
Placement & Pre-Advising
Learn about placement and what that means for your chosen degree, as well as tips to prepare for first quarter enrollment.
Paying for College
Don't let the fear of paying for college prevent you from chasing your goals. GRC has ways to help you fund your education, like financial aid, scholarships, and more!
College Signing Day
An exciting day of picking classes and meeting new students! Here is a checklist to be prepared for enrolling into your first quarter classes.
High School Staff Resources
Tips and tricks to support your students through the Grad to Gator program.
Meet the Staff
Have Questions? Connect with GRC staff that are guiding you through the Grad to Gator program.
New Addition to the Grad to Gator Program!
Grad to Gator Peer Mentoring
Do you enjoy helping and guiding others? Peer Mentoring is a great opportunity to support other students as they start their college journey, while also learning and growing yourself. Our Peer Mentors are 1st and 2nd year GRC students who went through the Grad to Gator program when they started college. Students interested in becoming a Peer Mentor will go through training during their first year at GRC. Peer Mentors can assist with workshops at local high schools, College Signing Day, and/or campus tours, depending on what fits best with their class schedule.
If you're interested in becoming a Peer Mentor at GRC, email the Recruitment & Outreach
Team at outreach@greenriver.edu or call us at (253) 288-3395.
New Student Events to Prepare for Fall Quarter
Starting college is a big transition, and strong support systems are key to success. Our new student events are designed to help students feel prepared, connected, and confident as they begin at Green River College. Welcome Day introduces essential campus resources and community connections, while Family Day helps families engage with the college experience to support their student through this new chapter.
Welcome Day = central kickoff experience
Family Day = support system engagement
View our New Student Events webpage to RSVP for these upcoming events, which will be held just a few days prior to the first day of Fall Quarter.