Running Start
Interested in learning about or becoming a Running Start student? You’ve come to the right place!
The Running Start program was created by the state legislature in the early 1990’s as an opportunity for eligible high school juniors and seniors to earn college-level credit, tuition free.
Running Start is a good fit for students who:
- Are ready for the challenge of college-level coursework.
- Are motivated to participate in the college environment and possess the maturity to do so.
- Seek academic challenges not available at their high school.
GRCC's Running Start at a glance:
- Students from over 30 high schools and 15 school districts.
- Over 1,100 participants per quarter.
- The average GPA is approximately 3.0.
- Mixture of full time and part time students.
- Students enrolled in both transfer and professional / technical programs.
If you have questions, don’t hesitate to contact the Running Start program at runningstart@greenriver.edu or 253.833.9111 ext. 2643.
Registration Deadlines:
You must be enrolled or officially waitlisted for classes by the following dates:
- Fall: Sept 15
- Winter: Dec 29
- Spring: March 23
