Running Start
Spring 2026 Applications: Accepting from January 1- March 18
Summer 2026 Applications: Accepting from March 1-June 15
Fall 2026 Applications: Accepting from March 1-September 7
Are you an 11th or 12th grade high school student who wants to:
Pay No Tuition
Running Start students and their families do not pay tuition. Students are responsible for mandatory fees, books and transportation.
Earn an Associates Degree
Earn your two-year degree and high school diploma.
4-Year Ready
Students receive both high school and college credit for these classes, which accelerates their progress through the education system.
Interested in joining Running Start? Take the next step!
We’re hosting Information Sessions throughout April at 6:00 PM! Join us to meet our team, learn more about the program, get your questions answered, and see if it’s the right fit for you.
Location
Wenatchee Campus:
Mish ee Twie 1103
Omak Campus:
Hazel Allen Burnett Hall 401
Online:
Register Here
Dates
April 7, 8, 14, 15, 21, 28 (English)
April 16th (Español)
April 1,8,15 (English)
April 13th (Español)
April 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 (English)
Meetings will be held over Microsoft Teams
Running Start may be right for you!
Running Start is a dual credit program through which students have the opportunity to attend WVC and take college courses. The courses are taught by college faculty and can help students prepare for undergraduate coursework. Students can earn college and high school graduation credit when they complete the course. If starting as a junior, students can potentially earn an Associate's Degree by the time they graduate high school.
The credit and grades students earn can be transferred to all of Washington’s public four-year colleges and universities.
By joining Running Start you will have access to many services such as academic advising, accommodations, counseling, tutoring, and more
Location:
Wenatchee Campus:
1300 Fifth Street
Wells Hall room 1070
Wenatchee, WA 98801
Omak Campus:
116 Apple Ave W
Administration Building
Omak, WA 98841
Office Hours:
Monday-Thursday: 8 am-5 pm
Friday: By appointment only
Saturday-Sunday: Closed
Contact Us:
Wenatchee Campus:
509.682.6920
Omak Campus:
509.422.7848