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.

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
Fall 2026 April to September 11 May 18 September 9 August 31 September 11 September 21
Winter 2027 November to December 22 November 16 December 9 December 14 December 22 January 4
Spring 2027 February to March 24 February 22 March 9 March 14 March 24 April 5

Returning Student Deadlines

TERM EVF Priority Processing DatE Enrollment Opens (credit dependent) Payments due TERM starts Enrollment Deadline

Fall 2026

April 28

May 1, 4, 5, OR 6

*see below

September 9 September 21 September 23

Winter 2027

January 29

Early November

December 9 January 4 January 6

Spring 2027

April 23

Early February

March 9 March 24 March 26

*Please check the Office of the Registrar page for enrollment dates. You can also check My Green River by going to the 'enrollment' tab on the left-hand side, then 'enrollment dates'. Remember your enrollment date is assigned to you based on how many credits you have completed.

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