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Running Start

Running Start students
The Running Start Program allows qualified high school juniors and seniors to enroll tuition-free in college courses as part of their high school programs of study.

Important changes in Running Start fees: Beginning Fall 2009, Running Start students must pay mandatory college and/or student voted fees as established by Centralia College. Low-income Running Start students are eligible for a fee waiver of these mandatory fees if they provide acceptable documentation. See Important Legislative Changes in Running Start Fee Policy (doc), or contact Running Start for more information at runningstart@centralia.edu.

High school students and parents interested in learning more about the Running Start Program are invited to attend an information session at Centralia College. For more information, call (360) 736-9391, ext. 265, or email runningstart@centralia.edu.

Advising for Running Start Students

Running Start students must meet with Running Start Advisors for scheduling classes and to make schedule changes. Schedule an appointment with a Running Start Advisor by calling the Counseling Center at 736-9391, ext 265 or Centralia College East (in Morton) at 496-5022.

2013 Running Start Orientations

Students with parent or guardian must attend an orientation. All Running Start orientations are in the Science Center, Room 121, at 7:00 pm. Please contact Running Start at runningstart@centralia.edu or (360) 736-9391, ext. 265, for more information.
DATE TIME LOCATION SESSION
March 4 7:00 pm NSC 121 Orientation
March 26 7:00 pm NSC 121 Orientation
April 22 7:00 pm NSC 121 Orientation
May 2 7:00 pm NSC 121 Orientation
May 21 7:00 pm NSC 121 Orientation
June 3 7:00 pm NSC 121 Orientation