Running Start

Start early on your college education.

About Get Started Contact

Running Start will only be offering virtual services next week due to the Broadway Ellison building being closed.

Monday, December 22nd 11am - 1pm
Tuesday, December 23rd 11am - 2pm
Friday, December 26th 11am - 2pm
(Seattle Central is closed on December 24th & December 25th for the holidays.)

Please use the Zoom link to join our virtual drop-in services.

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.