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New Students

Welcome to Running Start! Below you will find tools to help you with learning about Running Start and our processes. 

In April, we will be hosting live Information Sessions on our campus. We will post dates and times on our homepage. Joining us after April? Below is a recording of a session for you to get the information!

Information Session 24-25

View our monthly step by step guides to help you as an incoming Running Start student!

Fall Quarter Start

Winter Quarter Start

Spring Quarter Start

 

What to Consider First

Being a college student is a big responsibility. The expectations put on the student are typically higher than in high school. We encourage you to carefully consider your strengths in academic ability, maturity, and personal organization skills before pursuing the Running Start program.

 Academic ability requires:

  • Actively seeking assistance when needed.
  • Completing assignments on time and without being reminded.
  • Earning grades that you are comfortable with appearing on your permanent college transcript.
  • Motivating yourself to study daily.
  • Taking a higher level of responsibility.

Maturity is reflected by:

  • Attending class consistently.
  • Discussing real world issues that may make you feel uncomfortable.
  • Participating in class discussions.
  • Showing respect for your peers, professors, and supporting college and high school staff.
  • Using the extra flexibility of a college schedule for constructive purposes.

Organization will demand that you are:

  • Balancing time between high school and college activities.
  • Exploring your interests and abilities.
  • Meeting high school graduation requirements.
  • Meeting with your high school counselor and Running Start adviser each quarter before registering for classes.
  • Setting and meeting personal career development goals.

 

WVC Associate Degree Worksheets
High School Equivalencies