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160 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. INTERNATIONAL PROGRAMS STAFF Telephone: 253-288-3300 Email: international@greenriver.edu 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. MAIL 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 always available if there is a stamp machine in the post office lobby. Stamps may also be purchased at the bookstore in the Student Union 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 - 3rd Street. Kent post offices can be found at 10612 SE 240th Street and 216 W Gowe Street. There is also a postal drop box near the Administration Building traffic circle. ENROLLMENT / TUITION Enrollment occurs when a student enrolls in classes at Green River. Continuing academic students will have the option of enrolling online. Enrollment time is determined by the number of completed credits. The more credits a student has earned, the earlier his or her enrollment time. Tuition payment deadlines for international students in academic classes follow the published due dates in the class schedule and on the Green River website. 160