Running Start
Running Start is a statewide program that provides an
opportunity for academically qualified juniors and seniors in high school to
enroll in courses, tuition-free, at Renton Technical College as part of their
high school coursework.
Students may enroll simultaneously in high school and college classes, or
exclusively in college classes. Classes taken at the college as
part of the Running Start Program are limited to “college level courses”
(numbered 100 or above). Renton Technical offers a full range of
vocational/technical programs and a variety of academic courses for college and
university credit. Students receive both high school and college credit
(dual-credit) when classes are completed.
College tuition is paid by the school district.
Books, supplies and transportation are the responsibility of the student. The
Running Start program is available for Fall, Winter and Spring quarters.
Students may enroll in summer classes at their own expense, with permission
from their high school.
Students enrolled in continuous full-time technical programs at Renton, whose
program requires summer enrollment, tuition assistance is available.
Graduation requirements are established by each high school, and
students must work closely with their high school counselor to ensure that all
requirements are met. It is important that students verify exactly what
high school credits will be earned before enrolling in a college
class/program. One five (5) credit class at the college earns one (1) high
school unit.
General Education Courses at Renton Technical
College are transferable to all other Washington State public colleges and
universities, according to the guidelines of the receiving
institution. Transfer to Washington State private colleges and out-of-state
colleges cannot be guaranteed. Students are encouraged to contact those
colleges for current transfer policies.
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