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Running Start at Columbia Basin College: High School and College Courses Together

Explore more than 60 academic offerings at CBC. Running Start offers HS juniors and seniors the opportunity to take college-level courses while in high school, earning both high school and college credits. Get two years of high school equivalent, with no tuition for college classes. Check eligibility and benefits now!

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Running Start at Columbia Basin College: High School and College Courses Together

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  1. d Cheryl Holden Director of High School Programs Running Start 509•542•5507columbiabasin.edu

  2. d Certificates. Degrees. Programs. More than 60 Academic Offerings …and many more! Visit www.columbiabasin.edu/programs for a full listing.

  3. d Beyond the Classroom. Participate in any of the following: Clubs Student Government Theater Music On-campus Employment …and much more

  4. d Running Start. Columbia Basin College Running Start

  5. d Running Start. • Opportunity for HS juniors and seniors. • Take college courses while in high school. • Enroll in high school and college classes at the same time OR solely in college classes. What is Running Start?

  6. d Running Start. • Eligible for equivalent of two years of high school. • Take college-level courses; 100 level or above. • Receive high school and college credit for completed classes. • College classes are tuition-free if combined credit limit does not exceed 1.2 FTE.** • Students pay for books, supplies, transportation, and fees. How does Running Start work?

  7. d Running Start. • **Recent changes (as of fall 2011) • Combined high school and college credit limits pay NO tuition…example: Student who takes 15 credits at CBC and 1 high school class or 10 credits at CBC and 2 high school classes • Students pay tuition for credits over 15 How does Running Start work?

  8. d Running Start. • College placement test (COMPASS) is required. • Must place into college-level reading and in either math or English, at college level. • Test during the spring of your sophomore year. • Computerized test--no time limit. • Test takes about three hours. How do I qualify for Running Start?

  9. d Running Start. w/ Running Start (not going over the combined 1.2 FTE) w/out Running Start Attending College After High School Cost Savings - 2 Yrs. Tuition • $0 • CBC $6,594 • WA State Public University $10,000-$16,000

  10. d Running Start. • Courses not offered at local high school. • Earn up to two years of college credit, without paying tuition. • Can earn Associates of Arts degree (AA degree) and high school diploma at the same time. Running Start Advantages

  11. d Running Start. • Maturity level of the student • Socialization • Transportation- students responsibility • CBC operates on a quarter system Running Start Possible Limitations

  12. d Running Start. • A student must supply official free or reduced-price lunch eligibility documentation from the school district, that which they are receiving Running Start credits. • Current proof of eligibility is required each academic year. Low-Income Fee Waiver

  13. d Running Start. • Class Pace • Class Attendance • Homework • Tutor & Writing Center • Grade Reports • Academic Records • Academic Standards • Advising Running Start Key Facts

  14. d Running Start. • Take the college placement test. • Call and schedule an appointment 542-4860. **See handout for specifics • Test results are immediately given to student • Qualifications: must place at college-level reading and in either math or English, at college level. How do I enroll in Running Start?

  15. d Review Math!!! Running Start. www.act.org/compass/sample

  16. d Running Start. • First Year Introduction (FYI) • All students required to attend FYI FYI is a 9-hour workshop that teaches how to be successful in college. Success Is Our Main Priority

  17. d Running Start. Running Start students are required to meet all Washington state graduation requirements to receive a high school diploma. HSPE

  18. For more Information. d Janice Bocek Running Start 509•542•4481 columbiabasin.edu/running start

  19. d Running Start. Thank you for attending. columbiabasin.edu

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