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holding F-1 visas. International students are not eligible for on-campus positions funded through the federal “work study” program. International Students should ensure eligibility before accepting any kind of employment, to be sure it is allowed
by F-1 regulations. International students seeking on or off campus employment should contact their International Student Advisor for more information.
GRADES
Instructors award grades on a point system ranging from 4.0, superior, to 0.0, fail. A student’s grade point average is calculated each quarter.
A cumulative GPA is also calculated, which is
a combined total of a student’s grades. At the beginning of each quarter, students receive a syllabus from each class instructor that provides details about class requirements and grading. The syllabus is very important, so students should keep it safe. For completed classes, students may access their grades online by logging into their ctcLink account and reviewing their unofficial transcript.
HEALTHCARE AND INSURANCE
Green River requires all international students to enroll in a health insurance plan. Students may enroll in the Lewer Insurance Plan through Green River College or they must provide proof of insurance purchased through another company that meets minimum coverage requirements. Students who do not provide proof of their own insurance will be charged for the Lewer insurance plan. Students who have questions about health insurance or who are looking to find out the minimum coverage requirements should visit the International Programs office or www.greenriver. edu/international. Students who have health problems that are life threatening should go to the emergency room at the nearest hospital or call 911 so an ambulance can rush them to the hospital. Those with minor injuries or minor health problems should not go to the emergency room and should call their local doctor or visit an urgent care center instead. Come to the International Programs office or visit www.lewermark.com for the most recent information about local medical providers.
HOUSING
International students requesting housing have two options: Campus Corner Apartments or homestay. Campus Corner Apartments have four private bedrooms in each unit and are fully furnished.
The cost is based on the type of lease selected. Homestays offer private bedrooms and experience living with a U.S. family with the opportunity to share customs and culture, participate in household activities and practice English skills.
IDENTIFICATION CARDS
International students can receive a Green River identification card from the bookstore or library.
INTENSIVE ENGLISH PROGRAM
The students in the Intensive English Program are supported in their learning by a variety of services: Computer access, tutoring, resource materials, writing assistance and other resources. The IEP office staff are available to assist students from
9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. Summer hours vary.
IMMIGRATION
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 IEP classes each term, taking only one term as a vacation in the U.S. per year and work only when permission is granted by immigration. Being “out of status” can cause problems when trying to transfer to another U.S. school. Out of status students may need 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.
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