Running Start
Fall 2025: applications will be accepted March 1st-September 8th.
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.
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
Interested in joining Running Start for the 2025-26 school year? Take the next step!
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