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I DENT I F I CAT I ON CARDS
International students can receive a Green River
identification card from the bookstore or library.
Individual Tax Identification Numbers can be
used in place of Social Security Numbers to
open bank accounts and apply for major
purchases, cell phone accounts and apartment
leases. ITIN applications are available in
International Programs.
I NT ENS I VE ENGL I SH PROGRAM
The students in the Intensive English as a
Second Language program are supported in
their learning by a variety of services: Computer
access, tutoring, resource materials, writing
assistance and other resources. The IESL office
staff is available to assist students from 9 a.m. to 5
p.m. Monday through Friday. Summer hours vary.
IMMI GRAT I ON
As a holder of a student visa in the U.S., it is
the student’s responsibility to understand and
comply with immigration regulations. The most
important regulation that applies is that a
student must remain “in status.” This means each
student must register for at least 12 academic
credits or full-time IESL classes each quarter,
take only one quarter as a vacation in the U.S.
per year and work only when permission is
granted by immigration.
Being “out of status” can cause international
students problems when trying to transfer to
another U.S. school. Out of status students
might have to leave the United States without
finishing their studies, have difficulty renewing
their student visas in their home country and be
unable to apply for permission to work.
Student visa (F-1 and M-1) renewals can only be
done outside of the United States. There is no
problem if a student’s visa expires while he or
she is studying in the U.S. as long as their I-20 is
current and they are in status. Students needing
to renew their visas should contact the U.S.
consulate in their home country to find out the
latest visa renewal requirements and timelines.
I NT ERNAT I ONAL
PROGRAMS STAF F
The International Programs staff is here to assist
international students and to help make their
experiences positive and enjoyable. Office hours
are from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday.
Summer office hours vary.
Telephone: (253) 288-3300
Fax: (253) 333-4940
MA I L
The U.S. Postal Service is the main provider of
mail service in the United States. The post office
is open Monday through Saturday for service.
Stamps are available at all times if there is a
stamp machine in the post office lobby. Stamps
may also be purchased at the bookstore in the
Lindbloom Student Center or at most grocery
stores. Students should never send cash through
the mail for any reason. The post office in Auburn
is located at 11 third St. Kent post offices can be
found at 10612 SE 240th St. and 216 W Gowe
St. There is also a postal drop box near the
Administration Building traffic circle.
REG I STRAT I ON/ TU I T I ON
Registration occurs when a student enrolls in
classes at Green River. Continuing academic
students will have the option of registering
online. Registration time is determined by the
number of completed credits. The more credits
a student has earned, the earlier his or her
registration time. Tuition for international students
in academic classes follows the published due
dates in the class schedule.
F O R I N T E R N AT I ON A L S T U D E N T S
