Running Start
Spring 2025: applications will be accepted December 20th- March 18th. Fall 2025: applications will be accepted March 1st-September 8th.
Are you an 11th or 12th grade high school student who wants to:
Pay No Tuition
Running Start students and their families do not pay tuition. Students are responsible for mandatory fees, books and transportation.
Earn an Associates Degree
Earn your two-year degree and high school diploma.
4-Year Ready
Students receive both high school and college credit for these classes, which accelerates their progress through the education system.
English Information Sessions April 2025
Learn more about Running Start at WVC! These sessions are intended to provide information on what Running Start is, the expectations, and an opportunity for you to ask questions! No registration is required for in person sessions, but please register for the online session to receive the link.
All sessions are from 6-7 pm, 7-7:30 is for questions!
| Wenatchee Campus | April 1, 2, 8, 9, 15, 16 , 23 | Mish ee Twie 1103- Jack and Edna |
| Omak Campus | April 2, 9, 16, 23 | Hazel Allen Burnett Hall 401 |
| Online | April 3, 10, 17, 24, 29, 30 | Register Here |
Spanish Information Sessions April 2025
Obtenga más información sobre Running Start en WVC! Estas sesiones brinda información sobre qué es Running Start, las expectativas y una oportunidad para que usted haga preguntas. No es necesario registrarse.
Todas las sesiones son de 6 a 7 p. m., y de 7 a 7:30 p. m. es para preguntas!
| Wenatchee Campus | April 11th and 22nd | Mish ee Twie 1115 |
| Omak Campus | April 18th | Hazel Allen Burnett Hall 401 |
Running Start may be right for you!
Running Start is a dual credit program through which students have the opportunity to attend WVC and take college courses. The courses are taught by college faculty and can help students prepare for undergraduate coursework. Students can earn college and high school graduation credit when they complete the course. If starting as a junior, students can potentially earn an Associate's Degree by the time they graduate high school.
The credit and grades students earn can be transferred to all of Washington’s public four-year colleges and universities.
By joining Running Start you will have access to many services such as academic advising, accomodations, counseling, tutoring, and more
Interested in joining Running Start for the 2025-26 school year? Take the next step!
Location:
Wenatchee Campus:
1300 Fifth Street
Wells Hall room 1070
Wenatchee, WA 98801
Omak Campus:
116 Apple Ave W
Administration Building
Omak, WA 98841
Office Hours:
Monday-Thursday: 8 am-5 pm
Friday: By appointment only
Saturday-Sunday: Closed
Contact Us:
Wenatchee Campus:
509.682.6920
Omak Campus:
509.422.7848