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.
Extended Drop-In Schedule
To support students through the beginning of winter quarter, we have extended drop-in hours for this specific week. View the schedule below to see when to come to drop-ins and whether to come in-person (SA-135) or virtual (click the zoom link) - no appointment necessary. The advisor assigned to you is based the first 2 letters of your last name. Some advisors are out certain days - other advisors have been assigned for coverage on those days. For drop-ins after January 6, please view the drop-in schedules under each advisor on the Running Start Advising page.
January 2nd-6th Drop-in schedulE |
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| your Last name starts with: | Thursday 1/2, 9-11:30am and 1-4pm | Friday 1/3, 10-11:30am and 1-4pm | Monday 1/6, 10-11:30 and 1-4pm |
| A-Da | In-person | In-person 10-11:30, virtual 1-4 | Virtual |
| Db-I | In-person | In-person | In-person |
| J-Mi | In-person (covered by Kyle) | In-person (covered by Lindsey) | Virtual |
| Mj-Se | Virtual | In-person | Virtual |
| Sf-Z | Virtual | In-person | Virtual |
Enrollment Dates & Deadlines
NEW Students
| Quarter | Apply to grc by | Paperwork processing window | Paperwork deadline | Enrollment opens | Quarter starts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Winter 2025 | December 16 | October - December 23 | December 23 | November 18 | January 2 |
| Spring 2025 | March 14 | February - March 21 | March 21 | February 24 | 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 | Quarter starts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Winter 2025 |
October 28 | November 5 | January 6 | January 2 |
|
Spring 2025 |
February 3 | February 11 | April 3 | 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 and refund deadlines, please view the calendar on Office of the Registrar's page, but know that this Running Start page is the most accurate for enrollment deadlines for Running Start students. 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