Campus Hours
Monday - Friday, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Summer Running Start
Earn college credits when you take LCC classes this summer. Current and new Running Start students are welcome to join!
IMPORTANT NOTE: This page will be updated with Summer 2024 information beginning in March 2024. As far as we know, summer Running Start will be available for the following populations:
Currently enrolled juniors (rising seniors):
If you are a current Running Start students for the 2023-2024 academic year and have not used their full 1.40 FTE allotment you may be eligible to have tuition funded for up to a maximum of 10 credits this Summer.
Exiting Seniors:
If you are a currently enrolled senior for the 2023-2024 academic year and are receiving your high school diploma from your high school in June 2024 and are are within 15 credits or less of earning an associates degree you may participate in summer Running Start solely to complete their degree.
Rising juniors:
New Running Start students (current 2023-2024 high school sophomores) who will be joining Running Start Fall 2024 up to a maximum of 10 credits tuition funded.
Summer Quarter Dates:
- First day of classes: July 1
- Campus Closed: Fourth of July holiday: July 4
- Last day of classes: August 22
- Final exams: Last day of class
- Quarter break: August 23-September 20
Academic Dates and Deadlines
Frequently Asked Questions
Coming soon, please check back at a later date or email us at runningstart@lowercolumbia.edu with your questions
Coming soon, please check back at a later date or email us at runningstart@lowercolumbia.edu with your questions
Coming soon, please check back at a later date or email us at runningstart@lowercolumbia.edu with your questions
Contact Running Start
Drop in to see us on the second floor of the Student Center during regular business hours, M - F, 8 am to 5 pm, or call or email our Running Start staff. (Closed Friday during summer session)
Guadalupe Rodriguez, Director
Carmilla Rollins, Education Planner
Brianna Purdy, Education Planner
Running Start (General Inquiries)
(360) 442-2442
runningstart@lowercolumbia.edu​
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