Start Early!Complete a general Application for Admission, take the college assessment and then submit a Running Start Application form with a copy of your assessment scores and a copy of your high school transcript by the following priority dates: - Fall Quarter: May 1
- Winter Quarter: November 15
- Spring Quarter: February 15
Steps to Follow| 1. | Submit a General OC Application for Admission online. | | - Please indicate Running Start as your college program or course of study (this is important so you get directed into the Running Start admissions process instead of the regular student admissions process). You will receive an OC Student Identification Number (SID) by mail or by e-mail.
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| 2. | Take ACCUPLACER, the college assessment. | | Once you have your SID number you may schedule the assessment for reading, writing, and mathematics skills. Indicate the assessment is for Running Start. Students with disabilities may contact Access Services for information about assessment accommodations. (see link at left) |
| | Bremerton: | Student Entry and Advising Center (SEAC) | | | 360-475-7230 or | | | 1-800-259-6718 ext. 7230 | | Poulsbo: | Student Services Office | | | 360-394-2725 | | Shelton: | Front Office | | | 360-432-5400 | | | | | Fee: | $15 non-refundable fee due to the Cashier's Office prior to taking the assessment. |
| | Students may take no more than 2 assessments in one calendar year. The assessment fee is required each time a student takes the assessment. Placement scores are valid for 2 years. |
What to take to your assessment appointment: - Cashier’s receipt showing proof of payment
- Photo ID
- SID
| * | Please allow extra time to park and pay your fee. | | | | 3. | Review your assessment scores. | | Students must place into English 101, Composition, (college level writing and college levelreading) to qualify to enroll in college classes other than mathematics. To enroll in mathematics classes, students must place into Math 107/119 or above. College level math placement is not required for Running Start admission. | | | | 4. | Apply to Running Start. | | Submit the following together by the priority due dates listed above: | | - Running Start Application form
- Copy of your assessment scores
- Copy of your high school transcript (unofficial copy is OK)
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