Step 1: Applications
Consult with your high school counselor, teacher and parents or guardians about your readiness. Submit a Shoreline Community College Application for Admission form and an official copy of your high school transcript to the Running Start Office in Room 5216 at the College prior to posted dates. Download Application form (.pdf).

Step 2: Schedule an Assessment Test
You must take a placement test such as ASSET or COMPASS to determine your readiness for English and Math courses.  The Running Start Office will help you schedule a testing appointment at the SCC Testing Center once you have completed Step 1.

Step 3: Take the Assessment Test
Take the ASSET or COMPASS Test as scheduled.  You must qualify for English 101 in both Reading and Writing skills to qualify for the Running Start Program.  Placement into English 101 is the only way you can qualify to take classes that will be covered by the RS Program.

Step 4: Receive Assessment Results
Bring a copy of your ASSET or COMPASS Test to the Running Start Office.  If you have qualified for the program, your application will be forwarded to Enrollment Services.  If you did not qualify, but are still interested in the program, please contact us for your options.

Step 5: Meet with Your High School Counselor
Meet with your high school counselor in order to complete the Quarterly Course Approval Form.  For each quarter that you attend at SCC in Running Start, you must complete this form.  The form must be signed by both your Counselor and your parent or guardian.

Step 6: Attend Orientation
You will be notified by mail when your Orientation/Registration appointment is scheduled.  Please plan to attend this appointment to complete your registration process.

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