Academics
Running Start
The Running Start program was created by the state legislature in the early 1990's as an opportunity for eligible high school juniors and seniors to earn college-level credit, tuition free.
Running Start is a good fit for students who:
- Are ready for the challenge of college-level coursework.
- Are motivated to participate in the college environment and possess the maturity to do so.
- Seek academic challenges not available at their high school.
Prospective Students
Running Start Information Sessions
- Information sessions will resume in the fall.
Presentation lasts approximately 30 minutes with time for questions afterward and will cover general Running Start information and steps for enrolling in the program.
GRCC's Running Start at a glance:
- Students from over 30 high schools and 15 school districts.
- Over 1,100 participants per quarter.
- The average GPA is approximately 3.0.
- Mixture of full-time and part-time students.
- Students enrolled in both transfer and professional/ technical programs.
Meet the Staff
The Running Start staff are dedicated to helping students begin their college journey at Green River by providing guidance, education and direction into the world of higher education. We offer strategies for navigating college programs through workshops, meetings, emails, our website, etc. We are available Monday through Friday for appointments, email, and phone communications.
Meet the Staff!
Colleen Bassham
- Employed at Green River since: 2007
- Education: Master of Business Administration (MBA)
- Specialty: Running Start
- Notable Fact: Experienced as a High School Career Specialist and College Advisor.
Alisha Snell
- Employed at Green River since: 2009
- Education: Master of Education (M. Ed.)
- Specialty: Running Start
- Notable Fact: Experienced in High School Counseling and College Advising.
Mollie Dow
- Employed at Green River since: 2005
- Education: Associate of Science at Mt Hood Community College
- Specialty: Running Start
- Notable Fact: Mollie loves to bake, especially yeast breads and rolls (cinnamon and raisin rolls). She is a grandmother of 7-5 boys, 2 girls. Their ages are 7 months to 11 years old. Number 8 will be due in June 2013. Her favorite sport is basketball.
Hours of Operation
Contact Us
Call.If you need assistance, please call the number shown below. (253) 833-9111, ext. 2643 |
Email.You can send the Career & Advising Center an email by using the link below. Send an email. |
Visit.We are located on the main campus in Auburn, on the first floor of the Lindbloom Student Center (LC), room 126. Look for LC on the campus map. 12401 SE 320th Street |