Wednesday, March 31, 2010

Spring 2010 E-Newsletter Issue #2

Important Dates

April 12- $35 late fee applies to each course addition
April 16- Last day for 40% refund of tuition only -fees nonrefundable
April 16- Last day to withdraw and not have class(es) posted to permanent transcript
April 20- In-Service day (no day classes)

IP Job Opening for Student Marketing Assistant- Vietnam


Qualified applicants must:
-be available beginning this entire summer 2010
-be a continuing student for Fall 2010-Spring 2011
-have completed at least one quarter and carry a minimum GPA of 3.4
-be fluent in English and Vietnamese -have excellent people skills as well as computer skills
To see additional qualifications and a full job description come to the IP office to pick up and application.

Applications will be accepted now until May 7th, or until the position is filled

Peer Volunteer Applications Available April 14th!
Do you want to help welcome new international students during orientation, have fun, and make new friends? Peer Volunteers do just that! Apply to become a Peer Volunteer at the IP Office. Applications are available at the Front Desk from April 14th.
You must be a current GRCC international student in at least your second quarter. Both IESL and Academic students are welcome to apply. You must be available during both summer and fall quarters and during both orientations. More information about the position and required dates are in the application packet in the IP Office.

Applications are due by 5pm on Friday, April 30.

CCA is going GREEN!


Residents asked and we answered. Campus Corner Apartments’ Resident Council will start a recycling program later this month for any resident that wants to participate and help the environment. Residents will receive a blue bin for co-mingled recycling products (cans, bottles, paper, plastic, glass, etc.) and a list of guidelines for recycling, along with the time and day that their recycling will be picked up. Resident Council Building Representatives will be emptying the bins once a week and residents that receive a bin will be asked to sign a Recycling Agreement, promising to put only recyclable materials in the bin and keep it free from damage.
There will be a Recycling Party at 6 PM on Wednesday, April 21st during GRCC’s Green Week for residents to come to the Community Room and receive their bin, sign the agreement, enjoy some green foods and talk about recycling. CCA and the Resident Council are very excited to go GREEN and make the earth a cleaner place!



Your New Student Appointment "NSA"

If this is your first academic quarter, schedule your NSA with your assigned advisor at the IP office. Your advisor will help you plan your education at GRCC and answer any questions you have. If you fail to complete your appointment by the 8th week of the quarter, you registration account will be blocked. Yikes!

Remember the 12 Credit Rule!

All academic students must register for a min. of 12 credits to be in compliance with the immigration regulations. If you are registered for less than 12 credits and need assistance to pick up more credits see an advisor immediately!

Have you moved? Don't Forget to Update!

If you recently moved, please click here to update your address. The immigration law requires that you update your new address within 10 days of your move.

The Summer and Fall Schedules

Schedules should be available on the Schedule Planner approximately Monday, April 12th.

The 2010-2011 Annual Schedule

The 2010-2011 Annual Schedule has been posted on the Web at: http://www.greenriver.edu/courses/schedules.shtm

Preparing to Graduate in June?
· Apply for your diploma now if you are graduating this spring or summer: http://www.greenriver.edu/enrollment/content/forms/degree-application.pdf· See an advisor to get a Degree Audit before you submit your application.
· You can walk in the ceremony in June if you are graduating this spring or summer.
· More info about the ceremony (including when and where it will held and how to get your cap and gown) will be posted on the GRCC website and in a future E-Newsletter.

IP-GRCC would like to add you as a friend on Facebook!
I.p. Grcc | Create Your Badge

Facebook is one of the most popular social networking website in United States. Having a Facebook account will help you understand American culture and connect with your friends more easily too!
-If you got our invitation on Facebook, please confirm us as a friend.
-If you do not have a Facebook account yet, we would like to suggest you to make one so that you can get the latest updates from IP.
-If you have not been added by I.P. GRCC as a friend on Facebook, you can find us through the following email: ip_grcc@hotmail.com. Then add us as your friend.
-Go to the following link to get to our Facebook page: http://www.facebook.com/GRCC.IP

Tax Season is here! If you work you must file a tax report!

If you have worked in the US you are required to pay taxes. We are not allowed legally to offer you advise about your tax reporting, but we do want you to be aware of your responsibility. UT Austin has put together a very helpful web page for international students regarding taxes. Click here to be connected directly.

Auto Workshop
Learn about how to buy, care for and then sell a car
April 24th 1:00-3:00 in the CCA Community Room
Sign up in Student Programs for this FREE EVENT
Contact Hae-In han@greenriver.edu with any questions

Counseling and Health Workshops

Here are some of free workshops that are designed to empower and facilitate learning:
Eating on a Shoestring Budget – a collaboration with LAW
Resources for Returning Students – a collaboration with Career and Advising
Mental Health Fair – a collaboration with Student Life
Alcohol Screening Day
For more information on times and location check out the following website: http://www.greenriver.edu/counselingandhealth/workshops_events.shtm

Campus Talk

Meet Americans and practice your English conversation skills.
Drop in from 12:00-2:00 on Tuesdays and Thursdays in the LSC.
Campus Talk is a free, and welcomes your participation.
You can join Campus Talk in the main dining area of the cafeteria, or in the St Helen's room this quarter.

UW Bothell Transfer Fair

UW Bothell is hosting a spring transfer fair again this April! This is a great opportunity to see the campus, meet advisors, learn more about academic programs, and even get started on automatic admission!
For more information on the automatic admission, please visit the website at: http://www.uwb.edu/admissions/transfer/transferfair. You’ll see that there is specific criteria outlined to qualify.
The transfer fair event will be held:
· Thursday, April 29th, 2010
· 11am-2pm
· At the North Creek Events Center on the UW Bothell campus

Seasons Apartment RUMOR BUSTER!!!!!

It is not true that the Campus Corner Apartments are threatening to take legal action against The Seasons Apartments.
It is true that Green River Community College has never changed their answer concerning international students living at Seasons.
The Seasons is a type of property that you must qualify to rent based on income. The Washington State Housing Authority compliance office recently enforced the rule stating you cannot be a full time student to qualify. To be fair there was a misunderstanding about IESL International students on the part of the leasing agents. However, all International students on an F-1 visa, whether they are IESL or Academic, per immigration law must be full time. The only exception to this rule is the rare time when students are on a registered reduced course load. Therefore, International students do not qualify for leasing The Seasons apartments.
Neither GRCC nor CCA forced The Seasons to stop leasing to IP students.
Now you know the rest of the story. If you have any more questions please come to the IP office and speak with someone in the housing department.

Student Activities:
King and Queen of Pranks
Do you have funny home video?
Submit it and you could be crowned as King or Queen of Pranks!!
Submit through YouTube:
www.youtube.com/GRCCKINGOFPRANKS
Submission deadline: April 23, 2010 at 11:59 PM
Contact Jessica (
jhendrawidjaja@greenriver.edu) for more information.
Crowning ‘Comedic’ Night

April 30, 7 – 9 PM
CCA Community Room
Join us in celebrating the new King or Queen of Pranks!!
FREE for all students
Snacks and refreshments are provided
Contact Jessica (
jhendrawidjaja@greenriver.edu
) for more information.

Hawaii Summer Trip

Dates: August 13-18, 2010
Where: The islands of O'ahu, Honolulu
Place to stay: Castle Ocean Resort
Price: $790/ students and $815 for non-students
Prices INCLUDE: 6 days 5 nights hotel with kitchenettes and great view, round-trip Alaska Air and miscellaneous transportation.
Deadline for sign up April 9th 20010.
Contact Jamie Choe, jchoe@greenriver.edu

Seattle Mariners vs LA Angels Baseball Game
Date: Friday May 7 2010, 4:30pm meet at the bus circle
Place: Safeco Field
Prices: $30/$45, including ticket and transportation.
Seating: Field View
Sign up sheet is available
Contact Anh Ly, aly@greenriver.edu

Seattle Sounders vs LA Galaxy soccer
Date: Saturday May 8 2010, 8:30am meet at the bus circle
Place: Qwest Field
Prices: $20/$30, including ticket and transportation. Will join the "March to the Match".
Sign up starts April 8
Contact Anh Ly, aly@greenriver.edu

Seattle Times Tour - Bothell
May 20, 1:45 PM meet at the Bus Circle
Sign up today at Student Life Office, LSC 2nd Floor
$5 for GRCC students, $10 for non-students
Follow a newspaper from start to finish ... and get your copy hot off the press. See how robots move giant paper rolls, how the press is "prepped" for printing and much more.
Contact Jessica (jhendrawidjaja@greenriver.edu) for more information.

KOOZA Cirque Du Soleil show

Date: Saturday June 5 2010, 1:30pm meet at the bus circle
Place: King County's Marymoor Park
Prices: $35/$50
Sign up sheet will be out the week of April 20
Contact Anh Ly, aly@greenriver.edu

Twilight Tour
Details To Be Announced
Contact Jessica Hendrawidjaja, jhendrawidjaja@greenriver.edu

Campus Safety


* GRCC Safety Alert- Subscribe to GRCC Safety Alert and keep informed of Campus emergencies, safety issues and inclement weather emergency closures. This is a FREE service available to all GRCC students. Click here to learn more and to subscribe.

* Send a Red Flag- GRCC has an information reporting system. Please click here to report any suspicious behavior or security threats on campus. In a true emergency please call 911 first to contact the police, the fire department or to get emergency medical help.

* Campus Safety Rides are available from dusk (currently around 5:00 pm) until 11:00 pm on Sunday through Thursday, and dusk until 2:00 am on Friday and Saturday within 1.5 miles of campus. Call 253-797-4868 which will put you in direct contact with the driver of the van that night. Be safe, use Safety Rides!


Campus Resource Links

Contact Information
IP Telephone 253-288-3300
Jessica Galán: jgalan@greenriver.edu
John Tankersley: jtankersley@greeniver.edu
Kirsten Weber: kweber@greenriver.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.

Tuesday, March 16, 2010

Spring 2010 E-Newsletter Issue #1

Important Dates

March 29- Spring classes begin, Tuition is due
March 29- Last day for 100% refund of tuition and fees
April 1- All adds require instructor's signature
April 2- Last day for 80% refund of tuition only, fees nonrefundable
April 12- $35 late fee applies to each course addition
April 16- Last day for 40% refund of tuition only, fees nonrefundable
April 16- Last day to withdraw and not have class(es) posted to permanent transcript


IP Office HoursFirst Week of Spring Quarter: Walk in is available from Mon-Wed from 8am-5pm, and Thurs-Fri 9am-5pm.
Normal Hours: 9:00 am-5:00 pm Monday through Friday.
Walk in advising is available Mon, Tues, Wed and Fri: 10:00 am-12:00 pm 1:00 pm-5:00 pm. Thursday is an appointment only day, no walk ins.
Please remember that walk in time with an advisor must be limited to 15 minutes. For longer time please schedule an appointment.

Tuition Due Date
Tuition is due by the first day of the quarter (3/29). Please pay your tuition early, to avoid long lines at Cashier’s office on the first day; as well as late payment fees. Students that have any amount of tuition owing after the first day of the quarter will receive a $95 late fee. You may also pay online until 11:59pm on 3/29/2010.
Graduating Soon?

It's time to apply for your degree! In fact it’s a little late. Come to the IP office to pick up your degree application right away! You will also need to print a copy of your "Degree Audit" and submit that with your application at the cashier's office. The cost is just $10. If you apply for your degree, in May you will receive more information about participating in the (optional) June graduation ceremony.
Schedule your NSA

If this is your first academic quarter, you must schedule your New Student Appointment, "NSA", with your assigned advisor at the IP office. Your advisor will help you plan your education at GRCC and answer any questions you have. If you fail to complete your appointment by the 8th week of the quarter, you registration account will be blocked. Yikes!


Update your New Address after your MoveIf you recently moved, please click here to update your address. The immigration law requires that you update your new address within 10 days of your move.

Remember the 12 Credit Rule!
All academic students must register for a min. of 12 credits to be in compliance with the immigration regulations. If you are registered for less than 12 credits and need assistance to pick up more credits see an advisor immediately!

GRCC Student Email
If you have not set up your GRCC student email account, please click here.

Class Schedule and Instructor Contact
Don't know where to go for your classes? View your classes here.
To contact your instructor click here for GRCC staff directory.

Waitlisted?
If you are still on a wait list on the first day of class and you still want to be enrolled in that class, you must attend the class and get permission from the instructor. There is no guarantee that you will get in. Be polite with your request and you may have a chance to add the class!


Ask a Student

Do you have questions? Peer Volunteer Leaders (the ones in the yellow shirts at orientation) have answers and are here to help you! Talk to other GRCC students in your own language, make friends, and get the help you need.


Job Opening: International Programs Student Receptionist

You must meet the following requirements to apply:
-Current academic student in good academic standing
-Good written and verbal English skills
-Must be a GRCC student for at least one more year and intend to stay through spring quarter 2011
-Good computer and phone skills
-Enjoy meeting and working with people
-Customer service experience helpful, but not required
Applications and a more detailed job description is available in the IP Office at the front desk. (Please do not call for information)
All applications are due on Thursday, April 15 by 5:00 pm.


ANGEL

Angel is a great online resource created just for international students by IP Advisors and staff. You can find information about transferring to university (including information on transferring to specific schools and programs), volunteering, High School Completion, and much more!
Log on today and check it out:
Username=your username from your GRCC email
Password=your student ID number
Click on IP Advising under the Community Groups section on the left side of the page.


SF State International Student Advisor visits GRCC

Have questions about San Francisco State University? A SFSU International Admissions Advisor will be available to meet with you on Wednesday, April 21st from 11am-2pm in IVD 102. To schedule an appointment, please email ialilin@sfsu.edu. You can come to the appointment alone or with your friends! If time permits, walk-ins will be accepted, but appointments get priority.


The ORCA Card
Travel by bus? Everyday? Weekends only? Ever take the Sounder train? The ORCA card is a great way to pay for various buses around the greater Puget Sound area, Sounder train fare and even ferries. If you choose the E-purse option, you can pre-load a dollar value to use whenever you wish. No more looking for exact change or buying ticket packets! You can store value from $5 to $300 on your ORCA card and then register your card online. If your registered card is lost or stolen, report it immediately to an ORCA Customer Service Office, online or by phone, and they will assist you with replacing your ORCA card and restoring the lost value, subject to the ORCA Terms of Use. You will be charged a replacement fee of $5 for the new card. Safer than carrying cash!
You may find self-serve vending machines at all Sound Transit Link light rail and Sounder
commuter rail stations. Kent and Auburn Sounder train stations have vending machines where you can use your debit or credit card and you can purchase, load and receive your card in one stop. Remember to register your card when you get home.
For more information, visit https://www.orcacard.com/ERG-Seattle/p1_001.do.
You may also purchase a card for $5 online. You can load your card at purchase, register the card and it will be mailed to you. Remember, an unregistered card is just like cash and is not protected for loss.


Skagit Valley Tulip Festival

April 10 from 9:00 am-6:00 pm
See the beautiful fields of color!
Space is limited so sign up today in student programs!


$10- student/ $25- non-student


Hawaii Summer Trip
Date: August 13 – 18, 2010
Location: The Island of O’ahu where the well known Honolulu and Waikiki is located.
Accommodation: Castle Ocean Resort (with kitchenettes and great view)
Price: $790/ student and $815/ non student ticket prices, includes Alaska Air fares and 5-night hotel costs.


See International Student Activities link below for more details on many upcoming activities!


Campus Safety

* GRCC Safety Alert- Subscribe to GRCC Safety Alert and keep informed of Campus emergencies, safety issues and inclement weather emergency closures. This is a FREE service available to all GRCC students. Click here to learn more and to subscribe.
* Send a Red Flag- GRCC has an information reporting system. Please click here to report any suspicious behavior or security threats on campus. In a true emergency please call 911 first to contact the police, the fire department or to get emergency medical help.
* Campus Safety Rides are available from dusk (currently around 5:00 pm) until 11:00 pm on Sunday through Thursday, and dusk until 2:00 am on Friday and Saturday within 1.5 miles of campus. Call 253-797-4868 which will put you in direct contact with the driver of the van that night. Be safe, use Safety Rides!


Campus Resource Links


Contact Information
IP Telephone 253-288-3300
Alvin Tai: ttai@greenriver.edu
Jessica Galán: jgalan@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.

Tuesday, March 2, 2010

Winter 2010 E-Newsletter Issue #6

Important Dates

March 14- Daylight savings time begins
March 16- Study Day (no day classes)
March 17~19- Finals
March 19- Last day of instruction
March 25- Grades available online
March 29- Spring quarter begins


Adjust Your Clocks on Saturday Night!


Daylight Savings Time Begins on Sunday March 14th. You will want to adjust your clocks forward one hour before going to sleep on Satuday night. This is something we do every spring; we "Spring Forward" one hour. Then in November we "Fall Back" one hour. It's called "Daylight Savings Time". Read more about daylight savings time from Wikipedia.

Walk-in Advising During Spring Break and Beyond
Walk-ins will be very limited during Spring Break. It's also Orientation Week for new arriving students.
-There will be no advisors available from Tuesday, March 23 through Thursday, March 25.
-Regular walk-in advising will be available on Friday, March 26th.
-During the first week of the quarter, advisors will available for walk-ins from 8:00am until 5:00pm for registration-related questions only.

I-20 Signatures Required for International Travel

Do you plan to take a trip outside the US during spring break? Avoid the rush at the end of the quarter. Come to the IP Office and get your I-20 signed early!

Double Registration is Risky!
Sometimes students register for more than one section of the same class if the section they really want is only available by waitlist. But Beware! This is risky! If you get into the waitlisted section you will have two sections in your registration, and you will not know this unless you check your registration regularly. Then one of those sections will automatically be dropped for you if you neglect to take care of it yourself. You must be careful to check your schedule regularly.

No Show Replacement Policy Change
Effective Spring quarter 2010, “If a student misses the first two days of a class without notifying the instructor, the student may be submitted as a “no-show.” The policy used to read the first three days of the quarter. Any student on the class roster who has not attended during the first two days of class can be replaced by a student wishing to register for the class, using the no-show replacement form issued by the instructor. The replaced student will be sent a letter indicating he/she has been replaced and needs to officially withdraw. A grade of 0.0 will be issued to students who fail to officially withdraw through Enrollment Services. It is the student’s responsibility to drop a class if not attending. Read more here.

New High Demand Classes Added for Spring!
These are a few of the new classes recently added. Check Schedule Planner for seat availability in these and other classes.

#1017 POLS& 200 A
10-10:50a, Daily in RLC-131
w/Frank Primiani

#7401 Phys 201 B
7:30 – 8:50a, MTThF
w/ Keith Clay
#7449 PSYC& 100 G
2:15-4:35p, MW in SS-20
w/Joy Crawford
#3549 ENGL& 101 DDD
10-10:50a, Daily in RLC-118
#0185 AP 100 C
8-8:50a, Daily in SC-238
w/Clipper Maxfield
Introducing Lily Irene Hamilton Solem


Born 3-10-10 at 4 pounds 10 ounces, 18.1 inches

Sarah Hamilton is on Maternity Leave

Sarah Hamilton will be out of the office on maternity leave and unavailable until the end of summer. We are currently in the process of hiring another advisor to take Sarah’s place while she is out. Sarah's temporary replacement will start during spring quarter.
Do you Love GRCC?

Now you can share your school with friends and family! Check it out!
Use this link:
http://www.greenriver.edu/international/index.shtm
UW Tacoma Entrance Becomes Easier!
Effective Autumn Quarter 2010 international students meeting the following criteria will no longer be required to submit TOEFL, IELTS or MLT test scores:
1) Transfer student from a Washington State community college who has,
2) completed an AA degree with,
3) a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.75 and has4) completed two English composition courses with a grade of 3.0 in each
Direct your addmissions questions to Dayna Childs: dchilds@uw.edu

UW Bothell International Admissions Advisor at GRCC on March 25th.
Have questions about UW Bothell? Need help with your application to UW Bothell? Want to see a UW Bothell degree? Fall applications are due April 1 and the UW Bothell International Admissions Advisor will be available to meet with you on Thursday, March 25th from 11am-2pm in IVD 102. To schedule an appointment, please email Sabrina Moss at smoss@uwb.edu. You can come to the appointment alone or with your friends! If time permits, walk-ins will be accepted, but appointments get priority.

CENTRAL WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY
-Fall 2010 application deadline: Until July 2010
-More scholarships to be given away for Year 2010 to 2011
-Numerous campus locations available
-Accepting applications every quarter (Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer)
-No TOEFL required if the student has a grade of at least 3.0 or B in both of the two college-level English composition classes from a U.S. college/university
-High quality education (CWU Graduates have worked for the following prestigious companies: Microsoft, Starbucks, Kraft Foods, Boeing, Verizon Wireless, etc.)

IESL Announcements


IESL FINALS:March 16th and 17th 2010 (Students cannot take finals early)
IESL GRADE DAY:Thursday, March 18, 2010
2:30pm Lindbloom Center in the Main Dining Area
IESL LEVEL 5 GRADUATION:Friday, March 19, 2010
1:00pm Lindbloom Center in the Main Dining Area
PLANNING TO RETURN SPRING QUARTER?Make sure you return to GRCC before March 29, 2010, which is the first day of Spring Quarter. Attendance the first day of the quarter is required for all students

Earth Hour

March 27, 2010, 8:30-9:30 PM
Turn off your light JUST for an hour to make a HUGE impact on our mother Earth!
Make a difference by signing up on this link https://www.myearthhour.org/home?invite=Gj5AM6xM5U!
More info will be available soon!!
Questions? Contact Jessica (jhendrawidjaja@greenriver.edu)

Skagit Valley Tulip Festival

April 10 from 9:00 am-6:00 pm
See the beautiful fields of color!
Space is limited so sign up today in student programs!
$10- student/ $25- non-student

Hawaii Summer Trip


Date: August 13 – 18, 2010
Location: The Island of O’ahu where the well known Honolulu and Waikiki is located.
Accommodation: Castle Ocean Resort (with kitchenettes and great view)
Price: $790/ student and $815/ non student ticket prices, includes Alaska Air fares and 5-night hotel costs.

See International Student Activities link below for more details on many upcoming activities!

Campus Safety

* GRCC Safety Alert- Subscribe to GRCC Safety Alert and keep informed of Campus emergencies, safety issues and inclement weather emergency closures. This is a FREE service available to all GRCC students. Click here to learn more and to subscribe.
* Send a Red Flag- GRCC has an information reporting system. Please click here to report any suspicious behavior or security threats on campus. In a true emergency please call 911 first to contact the police, the fire department or to get emergency medical help.
* Campus Safety Rides are available from dusk (currently around 5:00 pm) until 11:00 pm on Sunday through Thursday, and dusk until 2:00 am on Friday and Saturday within 1.5 miles of campus. Call 253-797-4868 which will put you in direct contact with the driver of the van that night. Be safe, use Safety Rides!


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.