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What is Running Start? |
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A program that allows qualified high school students an opportunity to take college courses at a Washington State Community College while still in their junior and senior years of high school. |
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Who is eligible for Running Start? |
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High school juniors or seniors up to age 21 who meet placement eligibility and are enrolled in public high school or a home school network. |
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What is the first step for me to take if I am interested in participating in the Running Start Program? |
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Request a Running Start packet from your high school or Cascadia. Interested students will need to take
the COMPASS placement exam. Call Student Advising & Support Services at 425.352.8383 for more information. To qualify for Running Start, you must test into English 101 (both Reading & Writing). |
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I am a Running Start student at another community or
technical college but want to transfer into Running Start at
Cascadia. Can I do that? |
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Yes! Please call Student Advising & Support Services
at 425-352-8383 to inquire about this quarter's application
deadlines and steps to apply. |
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How do I interpret my test results? |
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Look at the English placement. If it states that you are eligible for English 101 (Reading & Writing), you are eligible for Running Start. |
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What if I need disability support services for testing and/or while I attend courses at Cascadia? |
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Students who require services should contact the Disability
Support Services Coordinator 425.352.8383 at least 4 weeks in advance to inquire about accommodations and required documentation. |
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What happens if I do not place into English 101? |
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You can retest after 30 days for a fee of $16.25 and attempt Running Start the following quarter if you have missed the deadline. |
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What materials do I need to turn in before applying? |
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- Completed Cascadia Community College Admissions Application form
- Copy of your test scores
- Running Start Contract signed by you and your parent/guardian
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How do I select my classes? |
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Make an appointment with your high school counselor to find out the classes you need to graduate. Your high school counselor will list these courses on your Running Start Quarterly Release Form under "High School Requirements." Then, you should look through the quarterly class schedule to find courses that are interesting to you, will fulfill your graduation requirements and do not require prerequisites that you have not met. As a Running Start student, you will be able to register for any classes that are listed on your Quarterly Release Form. |
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What if I am unable to take the class(es) I need in order to graduate this quarter? For example, if the course had prerequisites that I haven't met or if the class is full. |
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Because we cannot guarantee your registration in particular classes, you should make alternate plans in case the classes you need are not available. Talk to your high school counselor about other ways to meet your graduation requirements if you are unable to do so through Running Start. |
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What are the cost and fees I am responsible for? |
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The cost of all:
- All non-tuition costs (books and course fees not covered)
- Transportation
- Tuition above 18 credits
- Courses below 100 level
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Will the grades and credits I earn through Running Start go on my high school or my college transcripts? |
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Both. Running Start classes count toward your high school graduation requirements and are transcripted to your permanent college record. |
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Is there a minimum GPA I must maintain at Cascadia to continue in the Running Start Program? |
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Yes, you must maintain at least a 2.0 GPA or you will be
placed on academic probation. |
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Can I still take part in my high school's activities, sports and classes? |
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Yes. You are still a student in your high school, even if all your classes are here at Cascadia. Talk to your high school counselor about specifics regarding your eligibility for sports teams, etc. |
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Once I am accepted into the Running Start Program, will I need to complete another Quarterly Release Form? |
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Yes, you must attend a small group advising session and submit a new and completed Quarterly Release Form prior to every quarter if you wish to participate in the program. This allows the high school counselor and advisor to know that you are on track with your high school graduation requirements. |
