Admissions

Become an International Green River Student in 4 Simple Steps:

Admission at Green River is simple, fast, and convenient with four admission dates each year: fall, winter, spring, and summer.

Step 1: Submit Application

Apply Online

Admission Requirements:

Please upload all documents here, or email all required application materials to international@greenriver.edu. Materials must be received one week prior to the first day of in-person orientation.

• Completed application
• Financial/Bank Statement in English showing at least U.S. $22,800 for one year of study.
  • The Financial/Bank Statement may include checking or savings accounts, stocks, certificates of deposit, or other easily liquidated assets. Please indicate the relationships between sponsor and the student on the bank statement.

  You can also apply by email using our PDF form. However, processing may take longer. - Scan a complete International Student Application and send to international@greenriver.edu

  English Proficiency Requirements:

  • TOEFL iBT 61 or higher on the international TOEFL or the iBT Special Home Edition while TOEFL testing centers are closed during the COVID-19 pandemic
  • IELTS 5.5 no band lower than 5.0
  • Duolingo score of no lower than 95
  • Additional English Proficiency measures
  • Important note: You do not need an English proficiency test score to enroll at Green River. You can take the Green River English Proficiency Placement test. It will show whether you are qualified to start in the academic program or transition to academic classes through our Academic Prep or IEP classes
  • English Proficiency Test Articulations
    • Using TOEFL, IELTS, and DuoLingo
    • Correlation of English Proficiency Tests with IEP Level 1 to Academic (effective spring 2021)

    IEP LEVELS	TOEFL iBT	IELTS	DUOLINGO
    Level 1	0-25	0-3	0-20
    Level 2	26-44	Overall 3 with no bands lower than 2	25-35
    Level 3	45-49	Overall 4 with no bands lower than 3	40-50
    Level 4	50-54	Overall 5 with no bands lower than 3.5	Overall, 55 with no section lower than 50
    Level 5	55-60	Overall 5.5 with no bands lower than 4	Overall, 75 with no section lower than 70
    Academic	61	Overall 5.5 with no bands lower than 5	Overall, 95 with no section lower than 90

    Housing Placement:

    • Completed housing section on application and $300 placement fee
    • Students age 16 on the quarter start date are required to live in a Green River homestay until they are 17.
    • See Important Updates for current information.

    High School Completion Students:

    • High School and 9th grade transcript (sealed envelope)

    Transfer Students (from other schools in the US to GRC):

    • Transfer-in Eligibility Form
    • Copy of visa
    • Copy of I-20
    • Unofficial transcript from previous school

    How to Pay Fees:

    • To Make Payments from the USA - We accept cashier's checks, money orders, personal checks (from a U.S. bank) and FLYWIRE.
      To Make Payments Internationally - We accept bank wire transfers and FLYWIRE. To make a payment by FLYWIRE, go to greenriver.flywire.com. To make payment via bank wire transfers, see information below:

    Bank Wire Transfer to:
    U.S. Bank, 401-15th St. NE, Auburn, WA 98071
    Student Name (must be included with wire information)
    Green River Student ID number (if known)
    ABA No., 125000105
    Green River College, International Account Number: 153504623387
    SWIFT code: USBKUS44IMT

    Important! Send an e-mail to International@greenriver.edu with the student name, date of birth, amount of money, and date wired.

    Step 2: Receive I-20 Form

    After we receive your complete application with the required documents, an admissions package will be created for you within two business days. This contains a Green River acceptance letter and your I-20, which is an official document that confirms your acceptance as an international student in the USA.

    Step 3: F-1 Visa Interview

    You must present the complete admissions package to the U.S. consulate in your home country. Before you make an appointment for an interview at the U.S. consular office nearest you, be sure to pay your SEVIS and visa fee online. The wait time for an interview varies from country to country. Check the US State Department website to learn more about preparing the visa application.

    Step 4: Arrival in the USA

    As soon as you receive your F-1 visa, please email us at international@greenriver.edu so that we can plan for your arrival. When you enter the U.S., show the immigration officer:

    • Your I-20 form
    • Your passport with a valid student visa

    Please go to Arrival and Airport Pickup for more information.

    Admissions Policy

    New international students who use Green River's I-20 to enter the U.S. must:

    • Report in person to Green River's orientation for new international students
    • Enroll for and attend the first quarter at Green River.
    • Present originals of passport, visa, and Green River I-20*
    • Carry health insurance while enrolled at Green River

    *International students transferring from other U.S. schools must present their most recent I-20 instead of a Green River I-20.

    Important Updates for Fall 2024 as of August 8, 2024

    • Host Family for 16-year-olds: As of July 18, the special homestay program for 16-year-old students was full. If you are 16 and haven't applied yet, you will need to either defer your start to a future term or get a special housing exception.
    • Host Family for 17-years or Older: Limited spaces are available for students who are 17 years or older. Shared room options are also available at a lower cost.
    • Campus Corner Apartments (CCA): Our on-campus housing is fully booked for Fall 2024.
    • Divine Court Apartments (DCA): There is space available at our new student housing, Divine Court Apartments, in downtown Auburn. These apartments are fully furnished with shared bedrooms.