If you need assistance while our locations are closed to the public please connect with the Welcome Desk through our Zoom virtual lobby, or call 253-333-6000.
The Welcome Desk is available Monday - Thursday, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. and Friday 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
For more information about our virtual lobbies please visit Green River College Virtual Assistance.
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Guide for Getting Started as a New Student
Under "I will be enrolling as a" select First Year
At the bottom of the page click Activate Your Account
This orientation helps prepare you for success at Green River. You will need your ctcLink ID number which is provided at the bottom of your acceptance email, to access online orientation.
Office of the Registrar
SA-277
253-288-3383
registrarsoffice@greenriver.edu
Virtual Assistance Lobby
Find all options for funding your education online at Pay for College, including:
Financial aid priority processing dates:
| Quarter | Priority Processing Date* |
|---|---|
| Summer | April 30 |
| Fall | April 30 |
| Winter | November 28 |
| Spring | January 31 |
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.
Financial Aid Office
SA 231
253-288-3392
finaid@greenriver.edu
FAFSA/WASFA Assistance
M-F 8am-5pm and Th 6-8pm:
Virtual Assistance Lobby
Workforce
SA 270
253-931-6550
workforce@greenriver.edu
Virtual Assistance Lobby
Veteran Services
SA 225
253-288-3452
veterans@greenriver.edu
Virtual Assistance Lobby
Many courses require an assessment of a student's skill level in reading, writing, and math for enrollment.
Check your Area of Study for English and math course requirements, as well as enrollment requirements for other subjects.
Connect with a Getting Started Specialist in the Career & Advising Center for questions about requirements.
Visit the Placement site for more information on:
For questions about which placement option is best for you, please contact:
Career & Advising Center
SA 104
253-288-3482
gettingstarted@greenriver.edu
Virtual Assistance Lobby
For questions about taking a Green River placement assessment, please contact:
Placement & Testing Center
SA 148
253-288-3449
assessment@greenriver.edu
Virtual Assistance Lobby
Submit placement documents to our Secure Document Upload tool.
Once you complete the steps above, including placement, you will receive an email with a link to sign up for New Student Advising and Enrollment.
Career & Advising Center
SA 104
253-288-3482
gettingstarted@greenriver.edu
Virtual Assistance Lobby
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.
If you have earned credit at Green River, and have taken a break from your studies:
Under "I will be enrolling as a" select Reapplying
At the bottom of the page click Activate Your Account
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.
If you have earned credit at 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 through our Secure Document Upload tool. Results of your evaluation will be posted on your student account in approximately four weeks.
Office of the Registrar
SA 277
253-288-3383
registrarsoffice@greenriver.edu
Virtual Assistance Lobby
Find all options for funding your education online at Pay for College, including:
Financial aid priority processing dates:
| Quarter | Priority Processing Date* |
|---|---|
| Summer | April 30 |
| Fall | April 30 |
| Winter | November 28 |
| Spring | January 31 |
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.
Financial Aid Office
SA 231
253-288-3392
finaid@greenriver.edu
FAFSA/WASFA Assistance
M-F 8am-5pm:
Virtual Assistance Lobby
Workforce
SA 270
253-931-6550
workforce@greenriver.edu
Virtual Assistance Lobby
Veteran Services
SA 225
253-288-3452
veterans@greenriver.edu
Virtual Assistance Lobby
Many courses require an assessment of a student's skill level in reading, writing, and math for enrollment.
Check your Area of Study for English and math course requirements, as well as enrollment requirements for other subjects.
Connect with an advisor in the Career & Advising Center for questions about requirements.
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 through our Secure Document Upload tool.
Visit the Placement site for more information on:
For questions about submitting placement documentation, please contact:
Career & Advising Center
SA 104
253-288-3482
beadvised@greenriver.edu
Virtual Assistance Lobby
For questions about taking a Green River placement assessment, please contact:
Placement & Testing Center
SA 148
253-288-3449
assessment@greenriver.edu
Virtual Assistance Lobby
Submit placement documents to our Secure Document Upload tool.
Finish your online orientation.
If you recently attended Green River, you can refresh your memory on degree requirements and registration tools in Online Orientation, and then register for your classes online through ctcLink.
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 schedule an appointment with an advisor in the Career and Advising Center.
Career & Advising Center
SA 104
253-2883482
beadvised@greenriver.edu
Virtual Assistance Lobby
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.
Under "I will be enrolling as a" select Transfer
At the bottom of the page click Activate Your Account
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.
If you have earned credit at 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 through our Secure Document Upload tool. Results of your evaluation will be posted to your student account in approximately four weeks.
Office of the Registrar
SA 277
253-288-3383
registrarsoffice@greenriver.edu
Virtual Assistance Lobby
Find all options for funding your education online at Pay for College, including:
Financial aid priority processing dates:
| Quarter | Priority Processing Date* |
|---|---|
| Summer | April 30 |
| Fall | April 30 |
| Winter | November 28 |
| Spring | January 31 |
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.
Financial Aid Office
SA 231
253-288-3392
finaid@greenriver.edu
FAFSA/WASFA Assistance
M-F 8am-5pm:
Virtual Assistance Lobby
Workforce
SA 270
253-931-6550
workforce@greenriver.edu
Virtual Assistance Lobby
Veteran Services
SA 225
253-288-3452
veterans@greenriver.edu
Virtual Assistance Lobby
Many courses require an assessment of a student's skill level in reading, writing, and math for enrollment.
Check your Area of Study for English and math course requirements, as well as enrollment requirements for other subjects.
Connect with an advisor in the Career & Advising Center for questions about requirements.
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 to the Career and Advising Centter through our Secure Document Upload tool.
Visit the Placement site for more information on:
For questions about submitting placement documentation, please contact:
Career & Advising Center
SA 104
253-288-3482
gettingstarted@greenriver.edu
Virtual Assistance Lobby
For questions about taking a Green River placement assessment, please contact:
Placement & Testing Center
SA 148
253-288-3449
assessment@greenriver.edu
Virtual Assistance Lobby
Submit placement documents to our Secure Document Upload tool.
Finish your online orientation.
Please schedule an appointment in the Career and Advising Center 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.
Career & Advising Center
SA 104
253-288-3482
gettingstarted@greenriver.edu
Virtual Assistance Lobby
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