Future Running Start Students
Admission requirements for Running Start are as follows:
- Be considered a junior or senior by the sponsoring high school or school district
- Have not earned enough credits for a high school diploma as of the beginning of their senior year
- Be under 21 years of age
- Complete all required paperwork (Click here to see the Application Process)
- Take the reading, writing and math portions of the placement test
- Students should place into English 101 on the writing and reading placement tests to be successful in Running Start
- Complete a mandatory orientation
Prospective Student Testing Dates
The Placement Test is an admission requirement. Students must take all three portions of the Placement Test- Reading, Writing and Math. The Placement Test costs $30 to be paid to the Cashier's Office before a student may test- students will need to show their receipt to the Testing Center Staff. Allow at least 90 minutes (approx) to take the test.
Every Monday (excluding holidays and campus closures)
9:00 am til 6:30 pm
Every Thursday (excluding holidays and campus closures)
9:00 am til 4:30 pm
Tuesday, March 26
2:00 pm til 6:00 pm (must check in by 4:00 pm)
Tuesday, April 16
2:00 pm til 6:00 pm (must check in by 4:00 pm)
Tuesday, April 23
2:00 pm til 6:00 pm (must check in by 4:00 pm)
Should I do Running Start?
Running Start is a program that allows high school juniors and seniors to begin attending college. You get to be two students in one because the work you do counts towards your high school graduation as well as your college transcript. The program is designed to get you a head start on your goals. Many students find great success through Running Start and it can save you time and money. Tuition is covered (see the Tuition Eligibility Section under Current Running Start Students). You may attend classes on campus, online or at any of our satellite campuses. Some students graduate from high school and at the same time complete their Associates' Degree! Running Start students can participate in any programs or clubs on campus except athletics.
The ultimate decision to take advantage of this program comes down to you and your family. To learn more about the program, attend one of our information sessions or come into the High School Relations Office (located in Parks Student Union 201 with Enrollment Services).
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