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Running Start Admission

Getting started at Centralia College is easy and free. Student seeking to participate in the Running Start program can follow these simple steps to apply and register.

Running Start is a state program for academically qualified juniors and senior high school students. You can enroll in courses to fulfill high school graduation requirements and earn college credit.

STEP 1

Attend an orientation.

Learn about Running Start, how it works, the resources available, and your options to see if Running Start is right for you. Your parent or guardian must attend the orientation with you. Attend one session only.

Day/Time Location/Link
6pm Wednesday, March 5 Walton Science Center room 121
6pm Monday, March 17
Bilingual Session		 Walton Science Center room 121
4pm Tuesday, April 1 Online via Zoom 
Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/s/86292918083
Meeting code: 862 9291 8083
4pm Tuesday, April 15
Session for homeschool, online, and special population students
Optional Campus Tour - Meet at 3pm at the Welcome Desk inside the TransAlta Commons building		 Walton Science Center room 121
6pm Thursday, April 24 Online via Zoom
Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/s/86292918083
Meeting code: 862 9291 8083
4pm Wednesday, April 30 Walton Science Center room 121
5pm Monday, May 5
Optional Campus Tour - Meet at 3:30pm at the Welcome Desk inside the TransAlta Commons building		 Walton Science Center room 121
6pm Tuesday, May 13 Walton Science Center room 121
4pm Thursday, May 22 Walton Science Center room 121
6pm Thursday, June 5 Walton Science Center room 121

 

Step 2

Complete an Online Admission Form

Complete the free online admission form.

Step 3

Email Your High School Transcript

Email your most recent high school transcript to ccrunningstart@centralia.edu. If you are home-schooled, a transcript is not required.

Step 4

Take Placement Tests or Send Test Scores

You do not need to take a college placement test if you have one of the following:

  • A qualifying high school transcript with a ‘B’ or higher in your English class
  • An SBAC score in ELA of 3 or higher

If you do not have a transcript or a SBAC score, you can take a college placement test for free. Visit the Testing Center webpage for options. You must test into college-level reading to be eligible for Running Start.

Step 5

Meet with a Centralia College Advisor

Schedule an appointment for advising by emailing ccrunningstart@centralia.edu. 

Contact Running Start 

Running Start
Advising/Counseling Center
TransAlta Commons, Second Floor
360-623-8967
ccrunningstart@centralia.edu