Eligibility

Students are often referred to SCC by their high school counselors. You are eligible for Running Start if you meet the following criteria:

You will be in the 11th or 12th grade by your first quarter of Running Start. Grade status is determined by the high school.
You are currently enrolled in a public high school. Private school students must register in a public high school to be eligible for Running Start. Homeschool students must enroll with a homeschool resource center or the public school district in which they reside.
You place in college level English through the ASSET or COMPASS assessment. Students must qualify for college level Writing, English 101 and college level reading, English 101.
You meet program application dates.