Running Start

Start early on your college education.

About Get Started Contact

In-person drop-in hours on Wednesday, November 26th, is amended to 12pm - 1pm.  Virtual drop-in hours remain the same: 2pm - 4pm.

Note: The college is closed on Thursday, November 27th and Friday, November 28th.

  • Running Start and Academic Advising staff are unable to check the status of your EVF submission. Once your EVF is processed, you will receive a detailed confirmation email.
  • If there is an issue with your enrollment, we will contact you by email.
  • Please regularly monitor your email inbox and class schedule in ctcLink.

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.

Here are some resources to get you started (links open in new tab):

Meet with a Running Start Advisor: You can have your questions answered during a drop-in session.

In-person drop-ins

  • Monday through Thursday: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Virtual drop-ins

If you are unavailable for drop-ins, you can email runningstart.central@seattlecolleges.edu and request an appointment.