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RUNNING START

Running Start is a program that allows eligible juniors and seniors to enroll in college level classes at South Puget Sound Community College to receive both high school and college credit. In order to qualify for the program students must have permission of their parents, recommendation of their high school, and they must comply with all college requirements including placement testing and maintenance of acceptable academic standing. It is recommended that high school students have a "B" average. Running Start students pay no college tuition; however, they are responsible for the purchase of textbooks, supplies, transportation, parking and other necessary fees. Even though Running Start students register for classes through the OHS Counseling Center, they are encouraged to attend an orientation meeting at SPSCC prior to enrolling.

Everything you need to know about Running Start! Follow the process below. Print out the necessary forms and use the links provided. Find information about the placement test and check SPSCC class schedules. Make an appointment with your high school counselor, bring your test results and signed forms with you, and that's it!

Students are required to complete the Running Start Registration form each and every quarter that they attend. This form must be signed by the student, their parent or guardian and their high school counselor. This signed form allows the Olympia School District to pay your tuition.
Open Running Start Registration Form Here

Students must qualify for the Running Start Program through placement testing. Cost for the test is $15.00 and students must bring picture ID. Follow the link to connect to the Test Center and to take a practice College Placement Test. SPSCC Test Center

Check out the Olympia High School Course Equivalent Guide Here: (These are required courses at OHS and their equivalents at SPSCC.)
HighSchoolCourseEquivalents

Select your SPSCC class schedule here. Select the quarter you want to attend in the top left hand corner. Choose Fall, Winter or Spring.
https://secure.spscc.ctc.edu/cis/dsm_sched/sched_short.php

Print, sign and return this General Information form along with your placement scores and Running Start Registration form.
runningstartgeninfo.pdf

Below is your link to SPSCC's yearly calendar.
Academic Calendar

Here's an important detail! Running start students must complete a Culminating Project, High School Beyond Plan and WASL in order to graduate. It is the responsibility of each and every Running Start Student to make sure all requirements are met. Meet with your High School Counselor regularly, to get the answers to questions you may have and to make a plan to get complete these requirements.

You are invited to attend information sessions to learn more about Running Start and hear from Director, Anne Molenda.