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Guide for Getting Started as a New Student
Part 1: Apply Online
- Apply for admission online
- Activate your required student email account.
Your student email account will be activated the next business day after your application is processed. All Green River communication will be sent to your Green River student email account.
Part 2: Begin Orientation
- Begin the online orientation
This orientation helps prepare you for success at Green River. You will need your student ID number which is provided at the bottom of your acceptance email to access online orientation.
Ask Us
Office of the Registrar
SA-277
253-833-9111, ext. 2500
registrarsoffice@greenriver.edu
Part 1: Explore Funding
Find all options for funding your education online at Pay for College, including:
- FAFSA or WASFA
- Workforce Education
- Scholarships
- Veteran's benefits
- STEP payment plan
Part 2: FAFSA/WASFA
Financial aid priority processing dates:
| Quarter | Priority Processing Date* |
|---|---|
| Fall | March 1 |
| Winter | October 1 |
| Spring | January 1 |
| Summer | April 1 |
A complete application requires:
Green River's school code is 003780
Check the Financial Aid Portal for the status of your application and any additional required documents. If you are receiving financial aid for the current year at another college or university, you must cancel any future aid and provide documentation to Green River’s Financial Aid Office.
* Priority will be given to applications received by these dates. Additional funding will be awarded after priority dates based on availability.
Ask Us
Financial Aid Office
SA 231
253-833-9111, ext. 2449
finaid@greenriver.edu
Workforce
CH 303
253-833-9111, ext. 2211
workforce@greenriver.edu
Veteran Services
SA 236
253-833-9111, ext. 2466
veterans@greenriver.edu
Part 1: Check Requirements
All degrees require an assessment of a student's skill level in reading, writing and math through various placement options.
Some certificate programs do not require placement. Connect with the Welcome Desk if you are pursuing a certificate program.
Part 2: Placement
Visit the Placement site for more information on:
- Placement options including, high school and college level coursework and assessments, and Green River placement assessments.
- Preparation resources for Green River assessments.
- Submitting documents for other options.
Ask Us
Welcome Desk
SA 120
253-833-9111, ext. 6000
gettingstarted@greenriver.edu
Part 1: Orientation
- Finish your online orientation
Part 2: Advising and Registration
- Sign up for a New Student Advising and Registration session
A link to sign up for new student advising and registration will be sent to your Green River student email once you complete the steps above, including placement.
Ask Us
Career & Advising Center
SA 104
253-833-9111, ext. 2641
gettingstarted@greenriver.edu
If you have earned credit at Green River, please follow these steps. If you previously applied to Green River but did not earn credit, or if you were part of the English Language Learners or Continuing Education programs, please follow the steps for new students.
Part 1: Application and Orientation
- Call the Office of the Registrar at 253-833-9111, ext. 2500 or stop by SA 277
- Re-activate your required student email account
All Green River communication will be sent to your Green River student email account.
- Begin the online orientation
Even if you recently attended Green River or another college or university, online orientation will provide you with the most up to date information on processes and resources to help you be successful at Green River.
Part 2: Transfer Your Credits
If you have earned credit other colleges or universities and would like to use those credits at Green River, you must request official transcripts from those institutions.
Official transcripts should be sent to:
Office of the Registrar
12401 SE 320th St
Auburn WA 98092-3622
Please complete and submit a Transcript Evaluation Request form to the Office of the Registrar. Results of your evaluation will be emailed to your Green River student email in approximately four weeks.
Ask Us
Office of the Registrar
SA 277
253-833-9111, ext. 2500
registrarsoffice@greenriver.edu
Part 1: Explore Funding
Find all options for funding your education online at Pay for College, including:
- FAFSA or WAFSA
- Workforce Education
- Scholarships
- Veterans benefits
- STEP payment plan
Part 2: FAFSA/WASFA
Financial aid priority processing dates:
| Quarter | Priority Processing Date* |
|---|---|
| Fall | March 1 |
| Winter | October 1 |
| Spring | January 1 |
| Summer | April 1 |
A complete application requires:
Green River's school code is 003780
Check the Financial Aid Portal for the status of your application and any additional required documents. If you are receiving financial aid for the current year at another college or university, you must cancel any future aid and provide documentation to Green River’s Financial Aid Office.
* Priority will be given to applications received by these dates. Additional funding will be awarded after priority dates based on availability.
Ask Us
Financial Aid Office
SA 231
253-833-9111, ext. 2449
finaid@greenriver.edu
Workforce
CH 303
253-833-9111, ext. 2211
workforce@greenriver.edu
Veteran Services
SA 236
253-833-9111, ext. 2466
veterans@greenriver.edu
Part 1: Check Requirements
All degrees require an assessment of a student's skill level in reading, writing and math through various placement options.
Some certificate programs do not require placement, connect with the Career & Advising Center if you are pursuing a certificate program.
Part 2: Reestablish Placement
If you completed classes at another college or university please submit official transcripts for evaluation. If it has been more than two years since initial placement was determined, and you did not receive credit for English and/or math classes, you may need to reestablish course eligibility.
Unofficial copies of transcripts and placement documentation can be used to establish placement. Please submit documents via email or drop-in during open hours for evaluation.
Visit the Placement site for more information on:
- Placement options including, high school and college level coursework and assessments, and Green River placement assessments.
- Preparation resources for Green River assessments.
- Submitting documents for other options.
Ask Us
Career & Advising Center
SA 104
253-833-9111, ext. 2641
gettingstarted@greenriver.edu
Part 1: Online Orientation
Finish your online orientation.
Part 2: Advising and Registration
If you recently attended Green River and know both your Student ID number and PIN, you can refresh your memory on degree requirements and registration tools in Online Orientation, including a check of your Degree Audit and then register for your classes online.
If you have been away from Green River for a significant amount of time, have earned credits at other institutions since you last attended, or would like assistance planning for your classes, please contact the Career & Advising Center to make an appointment.
Ask Us
Career & Advising Center
SA 104
253-833-9111, ext. 2641
gettingstarted@greenriver.edu
If you have earned credit at another college or university, please follow these steps. If you previously applied to another college but did not earn credit, please follow the steps for new students.
Part 1: Apply and Begin Orientation
- Apply for admission online
- Activate your required student email account
Your student email account will be activated the next business day after your application is processed. All Green River communication will be sent to your Green River student email account.
- Begin the Online Orientation
Even if you recently attended another college or university, online orientation will provide you with the most up to date information on processes and resources to help you be successful at Green River.
Part 2: Transfer Your Credits
If you have earned credit other colleges or universities and would like to use those credits at Green River, you must request official transcripts from those institutions.
Official transcripts should be sent to:
Office of the Registrar
12401 SE 320th St
Auburn WA 98092-3622
Please complete and submit a Transcript Evaluation Request form to the Office of the Registrar. Results of your evaluation will be emailed to your Green River student email in approximately four weeks.
Ask Us
Office of the Registrar
SA 277
253-833-9111, ext. 2500
registrarsoffice@greenriver.edu
Part 1: Explore Funding
Find all options for funding your education online at Pay for College, including:
- FAFSA or WASFA
- Workforce Education
- Scholarships
- Veteran's benefits
- STEP payment plan
Part 2: FAFSA/WASFA
Financial aid priority processing dates:
| Quarter | Priority Processing Date* |
|---|---|
| Fall | March 1 |
| Winter | October 1 |
| Spring | January 1 |
| Summer | April 1 |
A complete application requires:
Green River's school code is 003780
Check the Financial Aid Portal for the status of your application and any additional required documents. If you are receiving financial aid for the current year at another college or university, you must cancel any future aid and provide documentation to Green River’s Financial Aid Office.
* Priority will be given to applications received by these dates. Additional funding will be awarded after priority dates based on availability.
Ask Us
Financial Aid Office
SA 231
253-833-9111, ext. 2449
finaid@greenriver.edu
Workforce
CH 303
253-833-9111, ext. 2211
workforce@greenriver.edu
Veteran Services
SA 236
253-833-9111, ext. 2466
veterans@greenriver.edu
Part 1: Check Requirements
All degrees require an assessment of a student's skill level in reading, writing and math through various placement options.
Some certificate programs do not require placement, connect with the Career & Advising Center if you are pursuing a certificate program.
Part 2: Establish Placement
If you completed classes at another college or university please submit official transcripts for evaluation. If it has been more than two years since initial placement was determined, and you did not receive credit for English and/or math classes, you may need to reestablish course eligibility.
Unofficial copies of transcripts and placement documentation can be used to establish placement.
Please submit documents via email or drop-in during open hours for evaluation.
Visit the Placement site for more information on:
- Placement options including, high school and college level coursework and assessments, and Green River placement assessments.
- Preparation resources for Green River assessments.
- Submitting documents for other options.
Ask Us
Career & Advising Center
SA 104
253-833-9111, ext. 2641
gettingstarted@greenriver.edu
Part 1: Online Orientation
Finish your online orientation.
Part 2: Advising and Registration
Please contact the Career & Advising Center to make an appointment for advising as a transfer-in student.
It is helpful to have your previously earned credits officially evaluated through the Office of the Registrar prior to seeing an advisor, however we can use unofficial transcripts to make a first quarter plan while we wait for official evaluation to be completed.
Ask Us
Career & Advising Center
SA 104
253-833-9111, ext. 2641
gettingstarted@greenriver.edu