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Running Start at Olympic College

01/20/16

What is Running Start?

• A student choice
• Tuition-free college classes for high school juniors and seniors
• Earn high school and college credit
• Vocational or academic classes
• Flexible and challenging

Who is Eligible?

Students who:

• Are classified as a junior or senior
• Are under age 21 at the beginning of the school year
• Not a high school graduate
• Qualify for college level classes
• Have a cumulative high school GPA of 2.5 or above (may write

appeal letter)

Benefits & Considerations

• Benefits

– Save college tuition and time towards a college degree – Experience a diverse learning environment – Are “regular” college students – Receive outstanding instruction – Can transfer credits and earn an associate degree

• Considerations

– Classes cover more material in depth at a faster rate – Transportation and scheduling challenges – Students may miss high school friends and activities – Grades are permanent record – Adult atmosphere

College Expectations

• Prepare for, attend and actively participate in classes
• Be responsible for academic course work
• Be self motivated
• Conduct self as a responsible adult
• Use campus services and ask for help when needed
• Keep in touch with the high school
• Prepare an educational plan

Advanced Placement (AP) V.S. Running Start

• Academic environment
• Risk and reward
• University of choice
• Equivalency guides

Program Options

• University Transfer
• Preparation for transfer to four-year colleges as a junior
• Completion of lower division general education requirements

– Associate of Arts (AA)/Direct Transfer Agreement (DTA) – Associate of Science (AS-T) – Major-Related Program (MRP)

• Professional Technical
• Training and skills development to prepare for work
• Some competitive or restricted admission

– Associate in Applied Science (AAS)/Technical Arts (ATA) – Certificates and Certifications

Schedule Options

• Delivery (face to face, online, hybrid)
• Schedule (day, evening, weekend, 1-5x/week)
• Locations (Bremerton, Poulsbo, Shelton)
• Enrollment (Full-time, part-time, one year or two years)

– Juniors eligible for 2 years, 6 quarters, a maximum of 90 credits – Seniors eligible for 1 year, 3 quarters, a maximum of 45 credits – Part-time students cannot extend their eligibility or carry credits forward – Can start part-time or full-time and increase or decrease credits following quarter or school year

Credits and Equivalency

• A full-time RS student can earn up to 9 HS credits per year
• SK counselors work with students to relay which OC classes are

equivalent to specific SKHS requirements

• 5 college credits = 1 high school credit
• In general:

*College credit eligibility is based on actual minutes enrolled at the high school

Running Start Costs & Funding

• Tuition is free for up to 15 credits per quarter (fall, winter, spring)

– College-level courses numbered 100 and above

• Students/families need to plan to pay for:

– Fees (Student Service, Technology, Security & other class fees) – Textbooks and supplies – Transportation

• Assistance is available for low-income families

– Running Start Tuition and Fee Waiver

• Fees and Excess Tuition Costs

– Running Start Textbook Library

• Textbook Rentals

Planning to Transfer?

• Transferring with a degree versus credits alone
• In-state versus out-of-state institutions
• Application status

University Transfer Tips

• Determine courses needed to be major ready
• Research grade and foreign language requirements
• Admissions is not guaranteed
• Confirm requirements with Admission at the transfer college

4-Year Degree Options Close to Home

• OC partnerships:

– Western Washington University – Washington State University – Western Governors University – Old Dominion University – Brandman University

• OC Bachelor Degrees:

– Bachelors of Science, Nursing – Bachelors of Applied Science, Information Systems – Bachelors of Applied Science, Organizational Leadership and Technical Management

Application Steps

• 1. Complete an OC Application for admission. You will receive an

OC Student ID number.

Application Steps

2. Schedule the Accuplacer assessment online

– $20 fee (each session) – Reading Comprehension, Sentence Skills and math

• Test Tips:

– Utilize test prep sites

• www.accuplacer.collegeboard.org
• www.freeaccuplacerpractice.com

– Take all subjects

• Secure prerequisite scores

– Review don’t cram – Consider waiting to test

Application Steps

3. Submit Application Packet to the Running Start Office including:

a. Running Start Application b. Accuplacer scores c. High school transcript (and appeal letter if GPA is below 2.5) d. Student & Parent Agreement form

• You will be notified by email of eligibility & next steps…

– Online tutorial – Appointments with counselors & advisors – Registration – New Student Orientation

Next Steps

• Identify your educational goals
• Review high school graduation requirements with your high school

counselor

• Take challenging high school classes
• Do your best
• Review application timelines

2016 Timeline

• January/February: Apply online, prep for the assessment test and

compile application materials

• March 23: Attend the OC RS Info Session
• April: Take the Accuplacer test
• May 1: Submit your Running Start application materials
• Mid May: Meet with HS counselor and Running Start advisor
• June 10: Register for classes
• Early September: Attend Running Start New Student Orientation
• September 19 (TBD): Start classes!

Questions?

Office Contact: Running Start & High School Outreach Email: RunningStart@olympic.edu Web: www.olympic.edu/runningstart Phone: 360-475-7646 Fax: 360-475-7643

THANK YOU!

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ERIN RUNESTRAND

Director of Running Start & High School Outreach

& JAMIE FLICK

Running Start Coordinator Olympic College 360.475.7648 HSS 208 1600 Chester Avenue Bremerton, WA 98337

01/20/16

Running Start at Olympic College