Becoming a Running Start student is a big decision and being a college student during your high school years is not for everyone. Take a look at our Running Start presentation to help determine if you are ready for college level work during your junior and/or senior years.

Part of attending a college program earlier than most of your peers is an added responsibility of emailing teachers, professors, counselors and advisors, filling out applications and forms in a timely manner, staying organized and being able to ask for help when needed. 

To become a Running Start student, complete the following steps:

• STEP 1    Research your options, review our Running Start presentation and/or attend any information sessions offered.
• STEP 2    Complete enrollment process for your chosen college:
  • Bellevue College
  • LW Institute of Technology
  • Cascadia College
• STEP 3    Student MUST complete placement, watch informational videos provided by LWHS counselors and webinars provided by RS programs before emailing your counselor to make an appointment with your counselor. 
  • Parent/guardian participation is required
  • Before your scheduled phone call, please review the following resources:
    • Running Start Contract Video
    • Running Start Contract Form
    • Running Start Education Verification Form (RSEVF)
    • Running Start Course Equivalency List
    • Running Start AA Student Contract Video

>>Running Start students are responsible for scheduling appointments with their counselor for a new Running Start Enrollment Verification Form for each quarter they are enrolled as a Running Start student.

Don't forget to complete your:

XELLO Graduation Requirement