WSU Tri Cities Running Start 11/6/2018 WSU Tri Cities Running Start tricities.wsu.edu/running-start Template1-WSU TriCities Hrz 201.ppt

tricities.wsu.edu/running-start 11/6/2018 What is Running Start? Dual credit opportunity Take college classes on WSU TC campus Credits count towards high school requirements and college degree 15 credits per semester, tuition-free May attend part-time or full-time tricities.wsu.edu/running-start Template1-WSU TriCities Hrz 201.ppt

tricities.wsu.edu/running-start 11/6/2018 Small, diverse campus community, allows students a smooth transition into college Students have a designated WSU academic advisor Academic support throughout the year, including free tutoring and writing center Students are able to take prerequisite courses towards a degree interest or take general course requirements, if undecided tricities.wsu.edu/running-start Template1-WSU TriCities Hrz 201.ppt

Things to Consider The academic calendar is different than the high school schedule, including alternate spring break schedules College courses are rigorous and require substantial time outside class to be successful WSU transcripts are permanent academic records Independent learning environment requires students to be self-motivated and manage their time effectively

Part-time Schedule 1 semester = 17 weeks Classes are held on MWF or TTH High School WSU Course Credits Day Time Language Arts English 101 $ 3 MWF 8:10-9:00am US History 1 & 2 History 150 10:10-11:00am Occupational DTC 101 $ 11:10-12:00pm Total Credit Hours 9 Course fees total $53 tricities.wsu.edu/running-start

tricities.wsu.edu/running-start 11/6/2018 Full-time Schedule 1 semester = 17 weeks Classes are held on MWF or TTH High School WSU Course Credits Day Time Literature English 108 3 T/TH 9:10-10:25am Elective Geology 210 $ 4 10:35-11:50am (Lec) 12:30-1:15pm (Lab) US History 1 & 2 History 150 MWF 10:10-11:00am Art Fine Art 101 3 MWF 11:10-12:00pm Total credit hours 13 *Course fees total $45 tricities.wsu.edu/running-start Template1-WSU TriCities Hrz 201.ppt

tricities.wsu.edu/running-start 11/6/2018 Admission Requirements Assured Admission Reviewed for Admission 3.5 Cumulative GPA or Higher Submit online application Submit Parent permission/FERPA Submit unofficial high school transcripts 3.3-3.49 Cumulative GPA or Homeschool Submit application/forms/transcripts Write personal statement Letters of recommendation Submit standardized test scores *PSAT, SAT, ACT PLAN, SBAC test scores (PSAT*, tricities.wsu.edu/running-start Template1-WSU TriCities Hrz 201.ppt

tricities.wsu.edu/running-start 11/6/2018 Admission Timeline Apply for Priority* admission by April Placement exams taken by April 30th Meet with your HS counselor in April Attend WSU advising in May Enrollment opens June 1st *recommended tricities.wsu.edu/running-start Template1-WSU TriCities Hrz 201.ppt