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WSU Tri Cities Running Start

The Running Start program at WSU Tri-Cities offers high school students a chance to take college courses on campus, earning both high school credits and college credits at no tuition cost. Students can enroll part-time or full-time, with the flexibility to take prerequisites or general courses. The program supports academic growth with tutoring and dedicated advising. However, students should be prepared for a different academic calendar and the rigors of college coursework. Take the opportunity to get a head start on your college journey at WSU Tri-Cities!

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WSU Tri Cities Running Start

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  1. WSU Tri Cities Running Start tricities.wsu.edu/running-start

  2. What is Running Start? • Dual credit opportunity • Take college classes on WSU TC campus • Credits count towards high school requirements and college degree • 15 credits per semester, tuition-free • May attend part-time or full-time tricities.wsu.edu/running-start

  3. tricities.wsu.edu/running-start • Small, diverse campus community, allows students a smooth transition into college • Students have a designated WSU academic advisor • Academic support throughout the year, including free tutoring and writing center • Students are able to take prerequisite courses towards a degree interest or take general course requirements, if undecided

  4. Things to Consider • The academic calendar is different than the high school schedule, including alternate spring break schedules • College courses are rigorous and require substantial time outside class to be successful • WSU transcripts are permanent academic records • Independent learning environment requires students to be self-motivated and manage their time effectively

  5. Part-time Schedule1 semester = 17 weeksClasses are held on MWF or TTH Course fees total $53 tricities.wsu.edu/running-start

  6. Full-timeSchedule 1 semester = 17 weeks Classes are held on MWF or TTH tricities.wsu.edu/running-start Art Fine Art 101 3 MWF 11:10-12:00pm Total credit hours13 *Course fees total $45

  7. Admission Requirements Assured Admission Reviewed for Admission 3.5 Cumulative GPA or Higher Submit online application Submit Parent permission/FERPA Submit unofficial high school transcripts 3.3-3.49 Cumulative GPA or Homeschool • Submit application/forms/transcripts • Write personal statement • Letters of recommendation • Submit standardized test scores • *PSAT, SAT, ACT PLAN, SBAC test scores (PSAT*, tricities.wsu.edu/running-start

  8. Admission Timeline • Apply for Priority* admission by April • Placement exams taken by April 30th • Meet with your HS counselor in April • Attend WSU advising in May • Enrollment opens June 1st *recommended tricities.wsu.edu/running-start

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