Earn College Credit through Running Start

Get Your Running Start at Green River!

Steps to getting started in Running Start.

As a junior or senior in high school you can take college classes at Green River College tuition-free. Classes may apply to both your high school graduation requirements and your college degree. You may attend part-time or full-time, taking classes exclusively at GRC or a mix of classes at your high school and at GRC. Running Start does not cover books, fees, or transportation. A fee waiver and book loan program is available for those who qualify. Follow the four steps below to get started (detailed information is below):

Step 1: Apply to the College

Step 2: Determine Course Placement

Step 3: Submit Your Running Start Enrollment Packet

Step 4: Complete Student Orientation

New Student Registration Dates and Deadlines: 

QuarterApplication DeadlineEnrollment Packet Submission DeadlineRegistration OpensQuarter Starts
Fall 2022 August 29, 2022 Priority: July 1 / Final: September 9 May 23, 2022 September 19, 2022

Part 1: Apply Online

Under "I will be enrolling as a..." select 'Running Start'

At the bottom of the page click Activate Your Account, then update your communication preferences

Part 2: Begin Orientation

This orientation helps prepare you for success at Green River. You will need your ctcLink ID number, which is provided in your acceptance email, to access online orientation. Be sure to select the 'Running Start' option. 

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Office of the Registrar
SA 277
253-288-3383
RegistrarsOffice@greenriver.edu

Part 1: Engl& 101 Placement

To participate in Running Start you must be eligible for Engl& 101. 

Many students can place into Engl& 101 utilizing high school GPA. Through Placement Reciprocity, students who have a 3.0+ cumulative GPA in at least three semesters are eligible for Engl& 101 and thus Running Start. See your high school counselor to complete the Running Start Enrollment Verificaion Form (EVF) and obtain an unofficial high school transcript to submit with your documents. 

The College Success reading assessment is another option many students use to determine eligibility. Please take the assessment if your cumulative HS GPA is not at least a 3.0.  

For a full list of placement options visit the placement page.

Part 2: Math and Other Subjects

Math placement, although not required for Running Start, is necessary to take a course with a math prerequisite. Often this can be established with an unofficial high school transcript.

Placement into language or science courses may also be determined using your high school transcript. Be sure to include an unofficial transcript in your Enrollment Packet. This will be addressed during the orientation process. 

For a full list of placement options visit the placement page.

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Running Start
SA 135
253-288-3380
RunningStart@greenriver.edu

Visit us in our Virtual Lobby

High School Students

  • In order to get your Enrollment Verification Form (EVF), you must submit proof of eligibility (Engl& 101 placement) to your high school counselor. Your high school transcript is your proof of eligibility using cumulative GPA for placement. Otherwise, you should submit your College Success scores to your counselor. 
  • Complete the Running Start Enrollment Packet with your parent/guardian.

Home-school or Private School Students

  • Take proof of eligibility (Engl& 101 placement) to your district office or local high school. You must enroll through your local district to access the Running Start Program.
  • Complete the Running Start Enrollment Packet with your parent/guardian.

 

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Running Start
SA 135
253-288-3380
RunningStart@greenriver.edu

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Part 1: Submit Enrollment Packet

Submit your completed Running Start Enrollment Packet along with the signed EVF to the Running Start Office through the Secure Document Upload tool.

Remember to include:

  • Your ctcLink ID number
  • Your email address
  • Your parent/guardian signature

Part 2: Attend RAP Session

Once we process your packet, we will sign you up for a Running Start Advising and Planning Session, where you will have the opportunity to enroll in classes for the upcoming quarter. 

This session is mandatory for participation in Running Start at Green River College.

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Running Start
SA 135
253-288-3380
RunningStart@greenriver.edu

Visit us in our Virtual Lobby