Getting Started

photo of Kennelly Commons at Green River College during the spring

Admission to the college is open to anyone who has a high school diploma, GED®, or is at least 18 years old. Green River welcomes people of all income levels, backgrounds and previous educational experience.

Clicking "Apply Now" will take you to the Web Admissions Center for Washington State Community and Technical Colleges.

Current high school students wanting to participate in Running Start must complete this application as the first step in the enrollment process.

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Earn Your Degree or Certificate

earn college credit

Earn College Credit Through Running Start

earn hs diploma or ged

Earn Your High School Diploma or GED

students

Advance Your Career, Stay Current, Have Fun!

english students

Learn or Improve English

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Study as an International Student

Welcome Desk

Our knowledgeable staff are here to assist you!

We offer information, resources and services to support your enrollment in Green River College.

The Welcome Desk is located in the Student Affairs and Success Center (SA) on the Main Campus in Auburn. Visitor parking is located in lot P8, which is accessed via the east entrance to campus. Visitors utilizing parking must obtain a parking pass from Campus Safety.

If you need further assistance please contact us at 253-333-6000 or email welcomedesk@greenriver.edu.

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students on campus

CAMPUS TOURS

Green River offers group and individual tours for potential students throughout

All tours begin at the Welcome Desk on the first floor of the SA building and take approximately 45 minutes. Please sign-up at least 24 hours in advance and include any special requests or accommodations.