The material covered in an 11 week quarter at the college is the equivalent to that which is covered in a year of high school. Students who are successful in Running Start tend to be independent learners who are well organized. Socialization my be an issue for some students. The high school provides a social network and social experiences for teenagers, some of which may not be available at the college. There is great age diversity on the college campus.
Transportation is the responsibility of the student.
Dependable transportation is a must and students should take into consideration travel time and parking time when planning class schedules. Books and class fees are the responsibility of the student. There may be other fees as well, for example in Art. Some used books are available. Some classes may require several books.