Running Start

Running Start is a program that allows 11th and 12th grade students to take college courses. Tuition is paid for by the high school, based on the number of credits a student is allowed. These credits are determined by the number of classes (or FTE) a student has at the high school. Fees, books and transportation are the responsibility of the students.  

Students are expected to follow the steps for new students on the college Running Start web sites for application, placement, class registration and orientation, etc. The Career and College Readiness Coordinators assist students with their quarterly enrollment verification forms. These EVFs are typically completed two to three weeks prior to when the college class registration starts for the next quarter.

Students planning on spring quarter classes- registration is happening now! 

Students planning on Summer and or Fall quarter- 
April is the time to get started!

•  Attend, or view a recorded, Running Start Information Session
•  Apply to the college and complete each step on the college Running Start website.
•  Use your personal email for the college application.
•  Remember to keep record of your username, password and CTC Link ID number. You will need these often! If you have taken a College in the High School class, you already have a CTC Link ID. Use that to log in, update your personal information.
• Continue with each step for Running Start.

April 20 to May - The Running Start EVF (Enrollment Verification Form) is required each quarter.  See below who to contact for help with those forms. No need to bring one in as we have them as a pdf. When you make this appointment you are confirming that you have completed steps 1-3. Bring your CTC Link ID with you.
Summer and Fall class registration begin May 14th.