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WSU Tri Cities Running Start
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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
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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
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4. 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

5. 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 $
11:10-12:00pm
Total Credit Hours 9
Course fees total $53
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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 MWF 11:10-12:00pm
Total credit hours
*Course fees total $45
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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
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*,
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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
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