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!   

Summer Term International Student Virtual Orientation
June 16 and 17, 2025

Virtual Online Orientation Schedule Coming Soon.

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

  • Intensive English New Students - June 16, 2025 - Session A - 8:00 to 9:45 or Session B - 16:00 to 17:45 (PT)
  • Academic New Students - June 17, 2025 - Session A - 8:00 to 9:45 or Session B - 16:00 to 17:45 (PT)
Summer Term New Student In-Person Orientation
June 26, 2025

What to bring to in-person orientation:

  • Your GRC acceptance letter (containing your EMPL ID/ctcLink ID)
  • Form I-20
  • Passport
  • U.S. Address
What to expect:
Time (Pacific Time) Activities
09:30-10:00 

Check-in at the Student Union (SU). View Campus Map
Breakfast Provided.
10:30 - 16:45
  • GRC Welcome from Wendy Stewart, Vice President of International Programs
  • Online Services (student account log-in)
  • Campus Tours with Student leaders
  • Lunch
  • Campus Safety & Housing
  • Advising 101
  • Placement Testing (if needed)
  • High School Completion (HSC) for academic HSC students only
  • Foundation for Success with Peer Mentors
16:45 - 17:00 Questions/Free Time Activities
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 our international student leaders!

  • Saturday 28, June 2025, meet at the flagpole/bus circle at 08:30 AM
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.

international student ambassadors 24-25

Our International Student Ambassadors are excited to meet you!