Monday, December 8, 2008

Fall 2008 E-Newsletter Issue #7

Office Hours during the break



During the break the IP office is open for regular hours (M-F 9am-12pm and 1pm-5pm)

12/19 Advising will be in the STA building (look for the sign on the IP office door)

12/24 Campus closes at noon for Christmas Eve

12/25 Campus is closed for Christmas Day

12/31 Campus closes at noon for New Year's Eve

1/1 Campus is closed for New Year's Day

Note: Winter 09 New Student Orientation is scheduled from 12/29 through 12/31. No advisors will be available to see current students during that time. Advisors will be available to see current students after orientation on Friday 1/2/09.

Check your I-20 Expiration Date!


You must always have a valid I-20. If your I-20 is about to expire then you must apply for a new one before it expires. Bring your I-20 to the IP office IMMEDIATELY and we can help you. You can see if your I-20 expiration date by reading #5 on the first page.


Traveling outside the US?



You must get a signature on your I-20 before you leave! If you have had your I-20 signed within six months of your return date you do not need another signature. Also, we recommend that you print out your class schedule for winter quarter and carry it with your documents. If you are questioned upon re-entry to the US it is handy to have that.


Campus Safety Ride -Schedule Change-
Campus Safety ride is no longer available by phone. As of Dec 12th Campus Safety vans will run from CCA on the half hour from 5:00 pm until 10:30 pm Sunday-Thursday, and from 5:00 pm until 1:30 am on Friday and Saturdays nights. The van route will be as follows: CCA-Seasons-Pasa Fino-Amberview-Library. You may flag a ride if you see the van coming along it's regular route.


Newly Open: Physics 202 class!



This is offered on Tues and Thursday evening from 6:30-9:30pm with Muihead. The prerequisite is a 2.0 or higher grade in Phys 201 and Math 124;and at least concurrent enrollment in Math 125. The item number is 7535


Planning to transfer to UW?



Check out http://www.transfernews.washington.edu/


Scholarships for Univ of Oregon!



The Office of International Affairs at the University of Oregon would like to announce their scholarships for international students for the 2009-2010 academic year. New and transfer students are eligible to apply.
See details on Univ of Oregon's website http://www.uoregon.edu/


Campus Resources

Counseling Services

Math Learning Center

The Writing Center

Tutoring and Resource Center


Contact Information IP Telephone 253-288-3300

Alvin Tai: ttai@greenriver.edu
Jessica Galán: jgalan@greenriver.edu
Sarah Hamilton: shamilton@greenriver.edu
John Tankersley: jtankersley@greeniver.edu
If you have any feedback or comments regarding this newsletter, please email ipadvising@greenriver.edu

Disclaimer: Green River Community College has made reasonable efforts to provide in this schedule information that is accurate at the time of publication. However, the college reserves the right to make appropriate changes in procedures, policies, calendars, requirements, programs, courses, and fees. When feasible, changes will be announced prior to their effective dates, but the college assumes no responsibility for giving any particular notice of any such changes. Nothing contained herein shall be construed to create any offer to contract or any contractual rights. Green River Community College does not discriminate against anyone based on race, ethnicity, creed, color, national origin, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, age, religion, or the presence of any sensory, mental or physical disability, or status as a disabled person or veteran of war, in accordance with the Americans With Disabilities Act of 1990, Titles VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972 and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. Students needing an alternative medium for communicating must contact Disability Support Services in Educational Planning, ext. 2631. Limitation of Liability: The college's total liability for claims arising from a contractual relationship with the student in any way related to classes or programs shall be limited to the tuition and expenses paid by the student to the college for those classes or programs. In no event shall the college be liable for any special, indirect, incidental, or consequential damages, including but not limited to, loss of earnings or profits.

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