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
NEW Students
| Quarter | Apply to grc by | Paperwork processing window | Paperwork deadline | Enrollment opens | Payments due | Quarter starts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Winter 2025 | December 16 | October - December 23 | December 23 | November 18 | November 27 | January 2 |
| Spring 2025 | March 14 | February - March 21 | March 21 | February 24 | February 26 | April 1 |
*Applications for Summer and Fall 2025 will begin to be accepted in April. Dates and deadlines will be updated as we get closer to that time.
RETURNING Students
| quarter | EVF Priority Processing DatE* | Enrollment Opens | Enrollment Deadline | Payments due | Quarter starts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Winter 2025 |
October 28 | November 5 | January 6 | November 27 | January 2 |
|
Spring 2025 |
February 3 | February 10 | April 3 | February 26 | April 1 |
*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.
To view other important dates such as withdrawal deadlines, payment deadlines, and specific enrollment dates, please view the calendar on Office of the Registrar's page. Campus closures and quarter start/end dates can be found on the Academic calendar.
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