Parent and Family Member Orientation
Family members of new students are invited to join a special orientation at the beginning of each quarter. The family orientation includes meeting international programs staff, a campus tour, and a tour of the area.
Please reserve your space now by emailing our Visitors Program Manager, Tawnya McLavey.
There is no cost to the parent or family member.
Translation services are available.
Hotel accommodations
Green River College Visitors Program recommends the following hotels in Auburn:
- Best Western Plus
401 8th Street SW
Auburn, WA 98001
Hotel Phone: 253-887-7600
Best Western Reservation Form - Red Lion Inn
9 14th Street NW
Auburn, WA 98001
Hotel Phone: 253-735-9600
Red Lion Reservation Form - Comfort Inn Hotel
One 16th Street NE
Auburn, WA 98002
Hotel Phone: 253-333-8888
Comfort Inn Reservation Form
In order to receive Green River's discount rates, please send your reservation form to Tawnya McLavey. She will send you the confirmation page.
Campus Map for Parent Orientation
Schedule of Events for Spring Quarter 2019
| Wednesday - March 27, 2019 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Time | Venue | Activity |
| 8:00 a.m. | Meet at Bus Circle | Staff and Marketing Assistants meet at bus circle (Buses leave promptly at 8:00 a.m.) |
|
8:15 a.m. - 8:30 a.m. |
Best Western (8:15 a.m.) Red Lion Inn (8:30 a.m.) |
Pick up parents and family members. |
|
9:00 a.m. |
Grand Hall | Vice President Welcome |
| 9:30 a.m. | Emerald City Room, 2nd floor, Student Union |
Parent Orientation Presentation • Overview of International Program Services • Overview of US Education System • Insurance/Healthcare Coverage/ Tuition |
| 11:00 a.m. |
Green River College |
Campus Tour: International Programs, Library, Cedar Hall, Campus Corner Apartments, Technology and Science Buildings, Student Union |
| 12:00 noon |
East Campus Bus Circle |
Load onto GRC Shuttle for Auburn, Kent and Covington Area Tours; lunch at Hibachi Buffet |
| 2:00 - 4:30pm |
Outlet Collection |
Shopping for your student. |
| 4:45 p.m. |
Green River College |
Return to Green River to re-connect with your student |
| 5:15 p.m. |
Return to hotel |
|
| Thursday - March 28, 2019 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Time | Venue | Activity |
| 9:30 a.m. | Meet at Bus Circle | Staff and Marketing Assistants meet at bus circle (Bus leaves promptly at 9:30 a.m.) |
| 10:00 a.m. |
Red Lion and |
Pick up parents and family members. |
| 10:30 a.m. | Emerald City Room, Student Union, Main Auburn Campus |
Brunch with Advisors |
| 12:00 noon | Return to hotels | Red Lion and Best Western Plus |
Contact Us
Phone: 253-288-3300
Fax: 253-333-4940
Email: international@greenriver.edu
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Upcoming Dates
Application deadline for students transferring from within the U.S. is by 8 a.m. on the first day of the quarter.
| Winter Quarter |
|---|
| Classes Start: |
| 2 January 2019 |
| Classes End: |
| 22 March 2019 |
| Spring Quarter |
|---|
| Preferred Application Deadline: |
| 15 February 2019 |
| Airport Arrival & Housing Move-in Day: |
| 26 March 2019 |
| Orientation & Testing Begins: |
| 27 March 2019 |
| Classes Start: |
| 1 April 2019 |
| Classes End: |
| 14 June 2019 |
Hours of Operation
| Monday - Friday |
| 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. |
| Saturday - Sunday |
| Closed |
Location
Green River College
IVD Building
12401 SE 320th Street
Auburn, WA USA 98092-3699