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Running Start for Careers

Running Start for Careers is designed for students to enroll into a full-time professional and technical program at SCC while working towards their Associate in Applied Science (AAS) degree or certificate and simultaneously completing their high school diploma.  Please click on the program of interest to review program description and details.

Things to consider before enrolling in Running Start

  • Community college courses are taught at a faster pace than in high school. Material is often covered in (11-13 weeks) compared to one year at most high schools.

  • Study time is crucial in succeeding in college courses. Prep and study time can be at minimum up to two hours per course.
  • Sensitive subjects, including sex, violence, and religion are often discussed in college courses and programs.
  • Your high school holidays and vacation periods may not always align with SCC’s academic calendar. This means that you will still be responsible for attending your college courses.
  • All SCC students must abide by the student code of conduct to include attending and participating in courses, seeking academic help, and addressing academic conflicts with instructors.
  • Our office is mandated by the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA). Running Start students and their student records are protected under this law unless they provide a release of information.

Admissions

SCC’s Running Start Program begins fall, winter, and spring quarters. Students can enroll in courses in the summer but their tuition will not be covered under the Running Start Program.

In order to be admitted into SCC’s Running Start program the following criteria must be met:

Must meet all SCC general admission criteria

  • Have an active admission application with Spokane Community College as your main campus.
  • Submit your high school transcript(s).
  • Complete the Immunization Attestation

Comply with Dual Enrollment Programs requirements

  • Be a junior or senior at the beginning of the school year.
  • Enrolled in a Washington public school district. Home schooled and students attending private school must be registered in a Washington public school. 
  • Comply with course and program pre requisites.
  • Will be charged tuition for courses completed below 100 level.
  • Complete Running Start New Student Orientation.
  • Maintain a cumulative GPA of at least 2.0.

Cost/Fees

By getting a Running Start on your college career you will be saving you and your family thousands of dollars in tuition. Running Start covers tuition up to 15 credits!

Running Start does not cover the cost of mandatory fees, books, and/or additional fees charged by the institution. See the fees page for further information on quarterly fees and other expenses not covered by Running Start. Additional funding may be available if you and/or your family meet certain income requirements. Please reach out to your high school counselor and/or our team for further information.