Running Start is a Washington State program that allows current high school 11th and 12th grade students to take college courses at Washington's 34 community and technical colleges. Students earn both high school and college credits for these courses.
Running Start students and their families do not pay tuition. They are responsible for mandatory fees, books and transportation. Students receive both high school and college credit for these classes, which accelerates their progress through the education system.
Monday - Friday, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
You must be a Junior or Senior as determined by your high school and/or school district.
You must be currently enrolled in a Washington State public high school.
If you are home schooled, or a in a private school, you will need to enroll in your districts public high school.
Students must submit an LCC Admissions Application and a Running Start Application.
You have at least a 2.5 cumulative high school GPA. AND
You have a 3.0 GPA or better in all high school English/Literature classes.
OR
You score a 3 or 4 on the English portion of the Smarter Balanced assessment.
If you do not qualify for College Level English using the above GPA or SBAC please contact the Running Start office for information regarding the English Self-Directed Placement test.
There are several ways to place into college level math. Please visit our High School to College Placement page to review your options. Feel free to contact the Running Start office if you have any questions.
Undocumented students in Washington state have the right to attend colleges and universities. Many qualify for state-funded financial aid because of the Washington Dream Act, also called The Real Hope Act which was signed into law in 2014.
› Learn more at Undocumented Students/DREAMers
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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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