Welcome to Green River College Orientation

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!   

Winter Term International Student Virtual Orientation
December 12 and 13, 2024

Choose a time that works best for you. Attend only 1 session either morning or evening (times are listed in U.S. Pacific Time [PT] zone). 

  • Intensive English New Students - December 12, 2024 - Session A - 8:00 to 10:00 or Session B - 16:00 to 18:00 (PT)
  • Academic New Students - December 13, 2024 - Session A - 8:00 to 10:00 or Session B - 16:00 to 18:00 (PT)

international student ambassadors 24-25
Our International Student Ambassadors are excited to meet you!

Winter Term New Student In-Person Orientation
December 27, 2024 

What to bring to in-person orientation:

  • EMPL ID -  located at the top of your GRC acceptance letter
  • Passport
  • U.S. Address
Time Activities

9:30 - 10:00 

 Check-in at the Student Union (SU). See International Programs Main Campus Map. Breakfast provided.

10:00 - 17:00 
  • GRC Welcome from Wendy Stewart, Vice President of International Programs
  • Placement Testing (if needed)
  • Online Services (student account log-in)
  • Campus Tours with Student leaders
  • Lunch
  • Advising 101
  • High School Completion (HSC) for academic HSC students only
  • Foundation for Success with Peer Mentor 

17:00

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 with our International Visitors Program.  Learn more about Parent Orientation.