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 |
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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 |
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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