Running Start

Benefits and Considerations

Benefits

Students and families can register for up to 15 tuition-free college credits per quarter based on high school enrollment.
Earn high school and college credit simultaneously.
With careful planning, students can earn an associate degree along with their high school diploma.
Experience the rigor of college-level coursework and increased personal responsibility.
Wide variety of classes and degree options.
Flexible class schedule (day, afternoon, evening, hybrid, and online course options) at multiple campus locations (Auburn, Kent, and Enumclaw).
Small class sizes (average class size is 32 students).
Participate in college activities and leadership opportunities, with the exception of intercollegiate athletics.

Considerations

Running Start is not entirely free. The average quarterly cost for a full-time Running Start student is approximately $200 in fees per quarter. Textbooks can range from $100-300+ per quarter. We have a Fee Waiver & Book Loan Program to students who qualify, which can reduce the cost of attendance.
Classes move at a faster pace than high school; a year-long high school course is condensed into an 11 week quarter.
Green River has a different break schedule than high school. Students are responsible for planning their schedules accordingly.
Parent/guardian access to student records is limited. The College must abide by strict privacy rules. The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) is a federal law that protects the privacy of student educational records without student written permission. We provide all Running Start students an opportunity to complete a Release of Information form.
College is an adult learning environment. Courses may cover controversial issues.
Students must arrange their own transportation to and from campus; parking is free.

Getting Started

The Washlngton State Legislature established the Running Start Program as an option to offer high school students more choices regarding their education. Read about getting started with the Running Start program.

RSS High School and Beyond Plan

ENUMCLAW HIGH SCHOOL
CLASS OF 2022 AND BEYOND
HIGH SCHOOL AND BEYOND PLAN/RUNNING START

The purpose of creating your portfolio is to help ensure that you have the necessary documents in order, and have completed important background information to aid in your transition to years 13 and 14. It is also an excellent source of information when you begin applying for colleges, jobs, and/or scholarships.

This portfolio will also meet the state graduation requirement where students must, "develop a plan for meeting the high school graduation requirements and for connecting successfully to their next steps in life. A student’s plan should include the classes needed in preparation for a 2- or 4-year college, vocational or technical school, certificate program or the workforce" (OSPI).

You will be assembling the items listed below in a portfolio to be presented to your counselor. Your portfolio must be your best work. Professionalism is an absolute must!

Due date is January 21st!