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Running Start at Olympic College

Discover how participating in the Running Start program at Olympic College can save college tuition, provide diverse learning experiences, and prepare you for a successful academic journey. Explore program options, 4-year degree possibilities, schedule choices, and funding details to jumpstart your education.

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Running Start at Olympic College

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  1. Running Start at Olympic College

  2. Benefits & Considerations • Benefits • Save college tuition and time towards a college degree • Experience a diverse learning environment • Are “regular” college students • Receive outstanding instruction • Can transfer credits and earn an associate degree • Considerations • Classes cover more material in depth at a faster rate • Transportation and scheduling challenges • Students may miss high school friends and activities • Grades are permanent record • Adult atmosphere

  3. College Expectations • Prepare for, attend and actively participate in classes • Be responsible for academic course work • Be self motivated • Conduct self as a responsible adult • Use campus services and ask for help when needed • Keep in touch with the high school • Prepare an educational plan

  4. Program Options • University Transfer • Preparation for transfer to four-year colleges as a junior • Completion of lower division general education requirements • Associate of Arts (AA)/Direct Transfer Agreement (DTA) • Associate of Science (AS-T) • Major-Related Program (MRP) • Professional Technical • Training and skills development to prepare for work • Some competitive or restricted admission • Associate in Applied Science (AAS)/Technical Arts (ATA) • Certificates and Certifications

  5. 4-Year Degree Options Close to Home • OC partnerships: • Western Washington University • Washington State University • Western Governors University • Old Dominion University • Brandman University • OC Bachelor Degrees: • Bachelors of Science, Nursing • Bachelors of Applied Science, Information Systems • Bachelors of Applied Science, Organizational Leadership and Technical Management

  6. Schedule Options • Delivery (face to face, online, hybrid) • Schedule (day, evening, weekend, 1-5x/week) • Locations (Bremerton, Poulsbo, Shelton) • Enrollment (Full-time, part-time, one year or two years) • Juniors eligible for 2 years, 6 quarters, a maximum of 90 credits • Seniors eligible for 1 year, 3 quarters, a maximum of 45 credits • Part-time students cannot extend their eligibility or carry credits forward • Can start part-time or full-time and increase or decrease credits following quarter or school year

  7. Credits and Equivalency • A full-time RS student can earn up to 9 HS credits per year • HS counselors work with students to relay which OC classes are equivalent to specific HS requirements • 5 college credits = 1 high school credit • In general: *College credit eligibility is based on actual minutes enrolled at the high school

  8. Running Start Costs & Funding • Tuition is free for up to 15 credits per quarter (fall, winter, spring) • College-level courses numbered 100 and above • Students/families need to plan to pay for: • Fees (Student Service, Technology, Security & other class fees) • Textbooks and supplies • Transportation • Assistance is available for low-income families • Running Start Tuition and Fee Waiver • Fees and Excess Tuition Costs • Running Start Textbook Library • Textbook Rentals

  9. Application Steps • Complete an OC Application for admission. You will receive an OC Student ID number.

  10. Application Steps • Schedule the Accuplacer assessment online • $20 fee (each session) • Reading Comprehension, Sentence Skills and math • Test Tips: • Utilize test prep sites • www.accuplacer.collegeboard.org • www.freeaccuplacerpractice.com • Take all subjects • Secure prerequisite scores • Review don’t cram • Consider waiting to test

  11. Application Steps • Submit Application Packet to the Running Start Office including: • Running Start Application • Accuplacer scores • High school transcript (and appeal letter if GPA is below 2.5) • Student & Parent Agreement form • You will be notified by email of eligibility & next steps… • Online tutorial • Appointments with counselors & advisors • Registration • New Student Orientation

  12. 2016 Timeline • January/February: Apply online, prep for the assessment test and compile application materials • March 23: Attend the OC RS Info Session • April: Take the Accuplacer test • May 1: Submit your Running Start application materials • Mid May: Meet with HS counselor and Running Start advisor • June 10: Register for classes • Early September: Attend Running Start New Student Orientation • September 19 (TBD): Start classes!

  13. Get Involved! • Recreation Activities • Music, Drama and Media (e.g. Vocal Jazz) • Associated Students of Olympic College (ASOC) • Phi Theta Kappa • Multicultural Services Center • Student Clubs • Department/discipline related • Hobbies/special interest • Cultural/identity based

  14. Questions? Office Contact: Running Start & High School Outreach Email: RunningStart@olympic.edu Web: www.olympic.edu/runningstart Phone: 360-475-7646 Fax: 360-475-7643 THANK YOU!

  15. JAMIE FLICKProgram Coordinator Running Start & High School OutreachOlympic College360.475.7648HSS 2081600 Chester AvenueBremerton, WA 98337 Running Start at Olympic College

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