Running Start at Green River College

The Running Start program offers academically qualified high school juniors and seniors enrolled in public high schools the opportunity to take college classes while earning credit for high school. Running Start covers the cost of tuition for college-level courses while students are responsible for fees and supplies. Students may take classes at any one of the Green River campuses or online.

 

Enrollment Dates & Deadlines

NEW Students
Quarter apply to grc by paperwork processing window Paperwork deadline enrollment opens quarter starts
Fall 2024 August 29 April - September 13 September 13 May 20 September 23
Winter 2025 December 16 October - December 23 December 23 November 18 January 2
Spring 2025 March 14 February - March 21 March 21 February 24 April 1
RETURNING Students
Quarter EVF Priority Processing DatE* Enrollment Opens Enrollment Deadline Quarter begins

Fall 2024

April 26 May 6 September 25 September 23

Winter 2025

October 28 November 5 January 6 January 2

Spring 2025

February 3 February 11 April 3 April 1

*Please note that Priority Processing Date means that students who turn in paperwork by this date have the assurance their documents will be processed prior to their enrollment date/time. Students who submit their documents after the priority processing date will be processed as soon as possible, in the order received.

To view other important dates and refund deadlines, please view the calendar on Office of the Registrar's page, but know that this Running Start page is the most accurate for enrollment deadlines for Running Start students.

Meet the Staff

The Running Start staff are dedicated to supporting Running Start students' education at Green River College. Students can seek advising for course placement, educational planning, transfer planning and other needs. We offer support through various formats and programs such as orientations, appointments, workshops, email and social media.

Meet the Staff