Start Your Application
Application for Spring 2026 is now open.
1
Check Your Eligibility
You can do Running Start during your junior and/or senior years of high school if:
- You’re a Washington state student
- You’re enrolled in a high school eligible for Running Start
- You have a GPA of 2.7 or higher
- If your GPA is a 3.0 or higher, congratulations! You will be automatically accepted.
- If your GPA is between 2.7 and 3.0, you’ll need a recommendation letter from a non-family member. The letter must address your:
- autonomy
- self-motivation
- time-management skills
- analytical thinking skills
2
Fill Out the Online Application
Spring 2026 application is now open!
What You’ll Need
- A copy of your high school transcript(s)
- This includes any private high school or homeschool transcripts you may have
- Make sure this is an unofficial copy of your transcript, not a progress report or a report card. You can get a copy of your transcript from your high school counselor or another high school administrator
Things to Be Careful With
- Correct spellings: Make sure your name, your email, your parent/guardian’s name and email, and your counselor’s name and email are all spelled correctly
- Time Management: High school counselors don’t usually work in the summer, so if you want to apply for fall, we highly recommend you meet with them to get your transcript before the end of the school year.
