Running Start at Green River College
The Running Start program offers academically qualified high school juniors and seniors enrolled in public high schools the opportunity to take college classes while earning credit for high school. Running Start covers the cost of tuition for college-level courses while students are responsible for fees and supplies. Students may take classes at any one of the Green River campuses or online.
Running Start Information Sessions
From February through April, we are hosting information sessions for prospective students and families! If you are interested in joining a session, click on the button below to choose a date and fill out the RSVP form!
Future Students
Current Students
Running Start Paperwork
Enrollment Dates & Deadlines
Important dates specific to Running Start students can be viewed in the tables below. To view other important dates at GRC such as withdrawal deadlines, specific enrollment dates, etc., please view Office of the Registrar's Important Dates. Campus closures and term start and end dates can be found on the Academic Calendar.
New Student Deadlines
| TERM | Paperwork processing window | Enrollment opens | Payments due | Apply to grc by | Paperwork deadline | TERM starts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring 2026 | February to March 27 | February 23 | March 9 | March 20 | March 27 | April 6 |
| Summer 2026 | April to June 26 | May 18 | June 9 | June 15 | June 26 | July 6 |
| fall 2026 | April to September 11 | May 18 | August TBD | August 31 | September 11 | September 21 |
Returning Student Deadlines
| TERM | EVF Priority Processing DatE | Enrollment Opens (credit dependent) | Payments due | TERM starts | Enrollment Deadline |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Spring 2026 |
January 30 | February 6 | March 9 | April 6 | April 8 |
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summer 2026 |
April 24 | May 1 | June 9 | July 6 | July 7 |
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fall 2026 |
April 24 | May 1 | August TBD | September 21 | September 23 |
Please note that Priority Processing Date means that students who turn in paperwork by this date have the assurance their documents will be processed prior to their enrollment date/time. Students who submit their documents after the priority processing date will be processed as soon as possible, in the order received.
Meet the Staff
The Running Start staff are dedicated to supporting Running Start students' education at Green River College. Students can seek advising for course placement, educational planning, transfer planning and other needs. We offer support through various formats and programs such as orientations, appointments, workshops, email and social media.Meet the Staff