As a Running Start scholar, you can take college-level courses at any of the Seattle College campuses alongside your high school coursework, tuition-free. These courses count towards your high school diploma as well as towards your future college degree, helping you to get a head start on your college education.
Meet with a Running Start Advisor
In Person walk-ins
Room: BE1102 C1A
Hours:
Mondays: 10am-3pm
Tuesdays and Thursdays: 11am-3pm
Wednesdays: 12-4pm
Fridays: 1-3pm Virtual only
You can schedule an advising appointment by calling us at 206-934-3836 or emailing us at runningstart.central@Seattlecolleges.edu
Please keep in mind it can take 2-4 business days for EVFs to be processed once submitted.
Virtual Running Start Advising
Click here for Virtual Running Start advising
Fridays 1-3pm only
- All walk-ins are 15 minutes
- Longer appointments such as degree planning can be made through Starfish.
- You can make a Running Start advising appointment through Starfish, or by email: Runningstart.Central@Seattlecolleges.edu.
- Click here to learn more about using Starfish
About Running Start
Attend community college tuition-free within the state of Washington.
Upcoming Events
Running Start drop-in sessions are open to current or prospective students.
After Running Start
As high school graduation nears, consider your options at Seattle Colleges.
Frequently Asked Questions
Need more information? The answers to many common Running Start questions can be found here.
