Running Start
Application Procedures

Qualifications:

To qualify for the program a student must:

  • Be under 21 years of age and enrolled in any Washington State public high school or school district.
  • Be a junior or senior in high school.
  • Place in English 101 and/or Math 109/116/141(pre-calculus) on the COMPASS TEST.
  • Have parent/ guardian and counselor signatures and approval to participate in the program.

Procedures for acceptance:

  1. Come to the Running Start office (1102 C1) with a picture ID to get a student ID number for testing. Testing fee is $18.00 however a fee waiver eligibility form for students on free or reduced lunch is available in the Running Start office (note form must be signed by student’s high school counselor).
  2. Take the COMPASS TEST. No appointment is required.
  3. Take test results to the Running Start office, fill out an Enrollment packet, and schedule an advising/ registration appointment with a Running Start Advisor.
  4. Meet with a high school counselor and complete the pre-enrollment form included in the application packet.
  5. Bring the completed application packet and a copy of your test scores to your advising/ registration appointment.
  6. Attend the mandatory Running Start Orientation.