It's not too late to apply for Running Start. Join today!
Have questions before you apply? Stop by our Zoom room: Open Zoom Hours: Tuesday/Wednesday/Thursday from 10am-4pm
We are currently accepting applications for Fall 2023
Get started as a running start student!
Step 1: Submit an LCC Application
Before you submit your application (click on the drop downs for more information):
- Make sure to select "Running Start" under "I will be enrolling as..."
- Select "Academic" for your Program type
- This is the 1st application of our two step application process.
- You will receive an acceptance email from the Registration office within a week once they have processed your LCC application. Please make sure to save that email as it will contain very important information. Make sure to check your SPAM folder if you can not locate your Admissions email
Step 2: Submit an LCC Running Start Application
(click on the drop downs for more information):
Once Running Start verifies we have the application in Step #1 and Step #2, the Running Start office will request your high school transcripts to determine your English placement if you do not submit your HS transcripts
Step 3: Retrieve your Username and Password
Before you get started on your new student checklist in Navigate, you'll want to retrieve your username and password (click on the drop downs for more information):
This is the username for your student Email and Navigate.
- You'll need your ctcLink ID number, which will be sent to your email after you apply.
- May take up to 1-2 business days to get your ctcLink ID Number.
- Please check your Spam folder
- Didn't get your ID number? Retrieve it with our online ID retrieval tool!
- If you need assistance please contact the Running Start Office.
We recommend changing the given password to something you'll remember more easily.
Step 4: Begin your New Student Checklist
Navigate provides a to-do list of things that need to be completed, such as: Activating your accounts, Submitting Transcripts, Signing up for an Advising meeting, etc.
You can also download the Navigate app on your Android or Apple device.
Once you log into Navigate, please make sure you indicate you are a Running Start
student.
You will be responsible for checking each box. Once you are in Navigate you will be
able to text one of the RS advisors for assistance.
Running Start Tuition and Financial Responsibilities
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.
Information for Undocumented Students/DREAMers
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