Get a
RUNNING
START on your
College Education
What our students say about their Running Start experience “Save money, get a jump start in school, finish early” Krystine “Get a running start opens your world! You can connect with so many new people from your own culture and others.” Maria “Running Start gives you so many options. You can choose from lots of different classes and subjects. You can go in the morning, or at night, or online! The options are truly endless!” Mike “I completed four years of school but it only took me two years in Running Start!” Nicholas “A new study environment is waiting for you! You're in if you want a change!” My-Phoung
What is Running Start? The Running Start program provides academically motivated junior or senior high school students an opportunity to take college courses as part of their high school education.
How does the program work? Students are eligible for full or part time status. Students select their courses with the help of their high school counselor and/or their college advisor. Certain courses satisfy high school graduation requirements and can count toward a college degree. It is possible to graduate from high school and earn an Associate’s Degree at the same time!
Is Running Start for me? You may be a good candidate if: • You are excited about learning and you are seeking academic and career-preparation challenges. • You consider yourself mature and able to handle situations with less structure than high school. • You are willing to put yourself in unfamiliar situations, where you need to ask questions, work independently, and be with people of widely varying ages and backgrounds. • You have reliable transportation. • You are sincerely interested in attending college.
How do I qualify? • • • • • •
Be considered a junior or senior by their sponsoring high school or school district. Be under 21 years of age. Apply by the deadline (See Quarterly Deadlines) Complete the reading, writing and math portions of the placement test. Place into English 101 of the placement test. Complete a mandatory orientation.
How does Running Start help me advance my college education? All Washington state colleges and universities generally accept college-level academic courses from a community college toward a bachelor’s degree; vocational courses may be limited, depending upon a student’s major. Community colleges also offer designated transfer associate degrees designed to be fully transferable to universities; at Everett Community College we call this a Direct Transfer Agreement (DTA). Many Running Start students have one year of college completed – and sometimes two years – at the same time they earn their high school diploma. These students have already satisfied many of their General Education Requirements when they transfer to universities.
How much does it cost? The Running Start program covers the cost of tuition for up to 15 credits for college level courses (above 100 level). Students are responsible for their books, supplies, and fees. This could range from $50-$350 per quarter. For students who qualify, waivers exist to reduce the cost.
Application procedure 1. Discuss Running Start with your high school counselor and parent/guardian before deciding whether to apply. 2. Take the placement test (schedule available at www.everettcc.edu/testing). a. The placement test costs $30. b. Students must take all 3 sections (Reading, Writing and Math) 3. Obtain Everett Community College Running Start Application from high school counselor. 4. Submit signed Application with Placement Test scores to the High School Relations Office at Everett Community College by the quarterly deadline. Application can be mailed or hand-delivered to:
Everett Community College High School Relations Office 2000 Tower St Everett, WA 98201-1390
5. Qualified students will receive information about orientation.
Quarterly Application Deadlines
Fall – May 1 Winter – November 1 Spring – February 1
For more information: Contact your high school counselor Contact the Running Start Coordinator at Everett Community College,
425-388-9008 or 425-388-9073
Go to www.everettcc.edu/runningstart Everett Community College Running Start Program/Enrollment Services 3rd Floor of Parks Student Union 2000 Tower Street Everett WA 98201 425-388-9008
Everett Community College does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, the presence of any physical, sensory or mental disability, genetic information or status as a disabled or Vietnam era veteran in its program and activities, or employment. The Vice President of Instruction and Student Services has been designated to handle inquiries regarding student-related nondiscrimination policies and can be reached at 2000 Tower Street, Everett, WA 98201, or by phone at (425)388-9216. The Vice President of Administrative Services/Human Resources has been designated to handle employment-related inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies and can be reached at 2000 Tower Street, Everett, WA 98201, or by phone at (425)388-9232.