In 1992, the Washington State Legislature passed a law that granted high school juniors and seniors the opportunity to take college-level classes at community colleges to fulfill high school diploma requirements while earning college credits. A sample Running Start test is available for your use. Interested students should first contact their high school counselors to obtain general program requirements including minimum grade point average. Admission to the program must be coordinated through a local, state-funded high school. Private or home schools are required to contact a local public high school to gain admission.
School counselors are familiar with the eligibility test and application deadlines.
For more information, contact the Running Start Office .