Running Start Information
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WHAT IS RUNNING START?
Running Start is a program that allows qualifying Juniors & Seniors to earn COLLEGE CREDIT at Olympic College tuition free, along with high school credit.Â
APPLICANTS MUST QUALIFY FOR COLLEGE LEVEL CLASSES, either by Accuplacer test scores, High School Transcript, or ELA SBA Scores. Students must also provide their own transportation.
HOW TO APPLY
HOW TO APPLY
NEW RUNNING START APPLICANTS: MUST APPLY DIRECTLY on the OC Running Start Application Website. Students may also find it helpful to use our Running Start Application Steps googledoc BELOW for detailed steps & links.
WHEN TO APPLY: Spring of Sophomore or Junior Year. Priority Deadline is May 1st. Wait at least until late-February, AFTER 1st semester grades are final, to send your current transcript to OC.
Students must send OC their unofficial transcript to apply to Running Start. Request it now through OHS or Parchment.com
Option 2: Order & send online ANY TIME through Parchment.com!
RUNNING START INFO SESSIONS
RUNNING START INFO SESSIONS
Running Start Info Sessions at OC have occurred.Â
PLANNING YOUR CLASSES AT OC
PLANNING YOUR CLASSES AT OC
AFTER students are accepted to the program, they must work closely with OHS Counselors &OC Advisors each quarter to plan their OHS & OC classes.Â
How Many Classes Can I take between OC & OHS?
How many credits can I take at OHS & OC?
Note: 15 OC credits = full time
No Classes at OHS & 21 OC creditsÂ
1 OHS Class & 18 OC creditsÂ
2 OHS Classes & 15 OC creditsÂ
3 OHS Classes & 12 OC credits
4 OHS Classes & 9 OC credits
5 or 6 OHS Classes & 6 OC credits
Credit Equivalency ratio for OC : High School
5 OC Credits = 1 OHS Credit (typical course is 5 credits)
2 OC Credits = .4 OHS Credit
1 Quarter long OC class (5 credit) = 1 Full year OHS Â
How Do I Pick My Classes at OC?
You will work closely with your OHS Counselor to track your high school credits/diploma, and you will work closely with OC Advisors to track your college degree/credits.
Complete your Quarterly 'Running Start Enrollment Verification Form' (RSEVF)*
*You MUST get a new RSEVF signed by your OHS Counselor & send to OC to register for classes EVERY Quarter.
Plan your OC degree with these worksheets on their website
MORE RUNNING START RESOURCESÂ
MORE RUNNING START RESOURCESÂ
Olympic College Running Start Website
See Olympic College's Yearly Calendar of Important Dates & Deadlines HERE
WA State Board for Community and Technical Colleges website
WIAA Running Start Eligibility Form
WIAA Running Start Eligibility Form
Running Start athletes must print this form, fill it out completely and get signatures each quarter you are in a school sport.
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