Are You Eligible?

You are eligible for Running Start if you meet the following criteria:

• You will be in the 11th or 12th grade by your first quarter of Running Start. Grade status is determined by the high school.

• You are currently enrolled in a public high school. Private school and home school students must register in a public high school to access RS. The student, however, does not need to attend the public high school.

• You place in college level English through the COMPASS assessment. Students must qualify for college level Writing, English 101 and college level reading, English 106 or higher. For information about taking assessment view Steps to Enroll and view the COMPASS test sample on the BC Assessment page.)

• You meet program application deadlines.