Running Start
Washington State legislature allows qualified students to take courses at local community/technical colleges during their junior and/or senior year of high school through the Running Start program. Students can earn both college credit and high school credit at the same time. In order to qualify, a students needs to have a minimum of 10 credits and junior status as determined by the Issaquah School District, take and pass an assessment test at the college and complete an application to the college.
Steps to Enroll in Running Start
- Step 1: Find out if the Running Start program is for you
- Step 2: Apply to the Running Start college of your choice
- Step 3: Complete English and Math Placement at the College
- Step 4: Review course equivalencies
- Step 5: Schedule a meeting with your Counselor in April/May
- Important Communication
Step 1: Find out if the Running Start program is for you
Step 2: Apply to the Running Start college of your choice
Step 3: Complete English and Math Placement at the College
Step 4: Review course equivalencies
Step 5: Schedule a meeting with your Counselor in April/May
Important Communication
Running Start News
Save the dates- Running Start Application Workshops!
For students applying for the 2025-2026 Running Start program that have questions or need some extra help navigating the application, The Skyline Counseling Center will be hosting monthly Running Start Application Workshops. All workshops will take place in the College and Career Center at the following times:
Feb 26th Wednesday during Flextime
March 18th Tuesday Flex Time
March 19th Wednesday Flex Time
March 26th Wednesday before school- 9:15am-10:00am
April 8th Tuesday Flex Time
May 14th Wednesday Flex Time
June 11th Wednesday before school - 9:15am-10:00am
Running Start Workshop Presentation
Recorded Running Start Information Session
ISD High School Counselors, in partnership with Bellevue College, held an informational webinar on Tuesday February 13th. The meeting included information on eligibility requirements, credit and course expectations, and recommendations to be successful in the program. This meeting was recorded and is linked below.