Generic Graduation Plan (for all other school districts)<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","no_wrapper":false,"component_options_toggle":true,"component_options":{"disable_component":false,"nickname":"Graduation Plans","identifier":"grad-plans","navigable":false}},{"acf_fc_layout":"accordion-with-notes","module_background_color":"white","accordion_position":"left","title":"Courses & Grades","notes":"","include_spacing":true,"expanded":false,"sections":[{"label":"How do I change a course?","copy":"It depends on when in the quarter you would like to do so.<\/p>\n
\n- Before or During Registration:<\/strong>\u00a0You can email your Running Start advisor and ask to change a course you had planned to take. Please state the reason for the change and what course you would rather take. An advisor will look over the replacement course and help you with the next steps.<\/li>\n
- After Registration:<\/strong>\u00a0You can always drop a course prior to the final drop date without any issue. Once you have dropped the unwanted course, you can then register for the course you have chosen to replace it.<\/li>\n
- One Week Into the Quarter:<\/strong>\u00a0You will need to submit a\u00a0withdrawal form<\/a>\u00a0to our office. Once the form is approved (typically takes 3\u20135 days), withdraw yourself from the unwanted course. Then you can register for the replacement course.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n"},{"label":"How do I drop\/withdraw from a course?","copy":"
You will need to submit a\u00a0withdrawal form<\/a>\u00a0to our office. Once the form is approved (typically takes 3\u20135 days), withdraw yourself from the unwanted course. Your course will be taken down from your Canvas at that point. If you withdraw from a course after the drop date, you will receive a \u201cW\u201d grade on your transcript.<\/p>\n"},{"label":"What happens when I drop a course?","copy":"If you drop your course before<\/strong> the drop date, nothing. You’re free to sign up for a different class to replace it, or leave your schedule as-is.<\/p>\nIf you withdraw from a course after<\/strong> the drop date, you will receive a \u201cW\u201d grade on your transcript. While a \u201cW\u201d is not a negative mark, it’s usually better to avoid having multiple \u201cW\u201d grades on a transcript.<\/p>\n"},{"label":"How do I know my grades in a course?","copy":"During the quarter, you will need to ask your teacher about your current course grade. After finals week, you can find all your course grades on your EagleNet<\/a>\u00a0account. All Running Start students follow the same grading policies as general EWU students. For more information regarding EWU grading policies, please visit\u00a0Grade Information (Students)<\/a>.<\/p>\nNote: Your Running Start Advisor is not informed of your grades during the quarter. Your advisor won’t know your final grades until they are posted at the end of the quarter.<\/p>\n"},{"label":"I am failing in one of my courses! What are my options?","copy":"
There are a few different ways you can address a failing grade in a course:<\/p>\n
\n- Have a conversation with your teacher. Explain why you are having a hard time in the course and politely ask if there is any way you could get a better, passing grade or what you need to be focusing on more to be able to understand the coursework. Ask if they know of any good tutors for the subject.<\/li>\n
- Ask for an incomplete \u201cXC\u201d grade. An incomplete grade is like pushing the pause button on your failing class. If you are failing because of late work, this option is a good one to consider since it gives you a select amount of time to finish the late work and turn it in for a final grade.<\/li>\n
- If you feel like you are going to certainly fail a class, even after speaking to your teacher and getting some extra help, you can choose to withdraw from the class. You will need to submit a\u00a0withdrawal form<\/a>\u00a0to our office. Once the form is approved (typically takes 3\u20135 days), withdraw yourself from the unwanted course. Your course will be taken down from your Canvas at that point. If you withdraw from a course, you will receive a \u201cW\u201d grade on your transcript. The \u201cW\u201d grade does not negatively affect your GPA but it does mean that you will have to retake the course if it is a required credit you need for high school.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n"},{"label":"What happens when I fail and re-take a course at EWU?","copy":"
When you fail a course at EWU, you can take the course again for a better grade. The most recent grade earned in the course will be given consideration on your transcript. The first instance of the course will appear on your transcript, but it will not be calculated into your final GPA.<\/p>\n"}],"component_options_toggle":true,"component_options":{"disable_component":false,"nickname":"Course Registration & Grades","identifier":"registration","navigable":false}},{"acf_fc_layout":"mirror-content","page":187,"component_options_toggle":true,"component_options":{"disable_component":false,"nickname":"FERPA","identifier":"ferpa","navigable":false}},{"acf_fc_layout":"accordion-with-notes","module_background_color":"white","accordion_position":"left","title":"Other Questions","notes":"","include_spacing":true,"expanded":false,"sections":[{"label":"Why do I have money owed on my account? I thought Running Start was free!","copy":"
If you have charges owed on your account, they could be from one of a few places:<\/p>\n
\n- Course\/Lab Fees:<\/strong>\u00a0These can range between $15-$60 depending on the course they are connected to.<\/li>\n
- Late Fees:<\/strong>\u00a0If you do not pay the costs charged to your account after a certain amount of time, you\u2019ll start to accrue late fees as well.<\/li>\n
- \u00a0All-Inclusive Textbook Charge:<\/strong>\u00a0Some course textbooks have all-inclusive formats that are automatically charged to your account and downloaded unless you opt-out of the service. These charges can range widely in price, but are usually in the $100-$400 range.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n"},{"label":"What is an EagleCard and where do I get one?","copy":"
The EagleCard is the EWU student ID card. You can order one through EagleCard Services<\/a> in 120 Tawanka Hall.<\/p>\n"},{"label":"Who do I go to for help?","copy":"\n- Running Start Advisor:\u00a0<\/strong>The Running Start advisor assigned to your school will help you with any registration issues, high school and college credits questions, general EWU campus questions, math and English placement surveys, adding and dropping classes, helping you get educational aid and book loan questions.<\/li>\n
- Running Start Front Desk:<\/strong>\u00a0Reach out to our front desk at\u00a0runningstart@ewu.edu<\/a>\u00a0to turn in your EVF or general questions about Running Start, registration, application issues, technology or campus.<\/li>\n
- IT Help Desk:<\/strong>\u00a0Please contact the\u00a0IT Help Desk<\/a>\u00a0if your SSO information is lost or forgotten, EagleNet is down or if you\u2019re having Canvas issues.<\/li>\n
- High School Counselor:<\/strong>\u00a0Your high school counselor can help you with high school credit information, issues with high school classes, EVF discussion, approved credit amounts and graduation issues.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n"}],"component_options_toggle":true,"component_options":{"disable_component":false,"nickname":"Other Questions","identifier":"","navigable":false}},{"acf_fc_layout":"destination-eastern","module_background_color":"off-white","title":"Educational Resources","subtitle":"","features":[{"icon":"briefcase","image":false,"feature_title":"Career Center","feature_content":"We can help you write a cover letter and resume, find internship or job opportunities and sharpen your interviewing skills.","link":{"title":"Career Help","url":"https:\/\/www.ewu.edu\/careercenter\/","target":""}},{"icon":"social-services","image":false,"feature_title":"Counseling & Wellness Services","feature_content":"Receive short-term counseling that is focused on solutions and resources, with in-person or telehealth options available.","link":{"title":"Receive Counseling","url":"https:\/\/inside.ewu.edu\/bewell\/","target":"_blank"}},{"icon":"calculator","image":false,"feature_title":"Math Tutoring","feature_content":"Need extra help with math? We are here to help! We offer tutoring in several places around campus.","link":{"title":"Extra Help with Math","url":"https:\/\/www.ewu.edu\/cstem\/mathematics\/tutoring\/","target":""}},{"icon":"head-gear","image":false,"feature_title":"PLUS Tutoring","feature_content":"Our peer facilitators, tutors and coaches are here to help you succeed in your courses and academic goals.","link":{"title":"Peer-to-Peer Assistance","url":"https:\/\/inside.ewu.edu\/plus\/","target":"_blank"}},{"icon":"crutches","image":false,"feature_title":"Student Accommodations & Support Services","feature_content":"We coordinate accommodations so every student can receive an equal opportunity to learn and participate in campus life.","link":{"title":"Here to Help","url":"https:\/\/inside.ewu.edu\/sass\/","target":"_blank"}},{"icon":"pencil","image":false,"feature_title":"Writers' Center","feature_content":"We collaborate with writers at any stage of the writing process, from brainstorming to polishing final drafts.","link":{"title":"Schedule an Appointment","url":"https:\/\/inside.ewu.edu\/writerscenter\/","target":"_blank"}}],"show_details":false,"details_title":"","copy":"","second_column_type":"quote","copy_2":"","quote":"","component_options_toggle":true,"component_options":{"disable_component":false,"nickname":"Educational Resources","identifier":"ed-resources","navigable":false}},{"acf_fc_layout":"destination-eastern","module_background_color":"white","title":"Student Organizations","subtitle":"","features":[{"icon":"pennant","image":false,"feature_title":"Multicultural Center","feature_content":"Find opportunities to develop as a leader, network with campus and community resources, and develop a support system while at EWU.","link":{"title":"Identity-Based Clubs & Orgs","url":"https:\/\/inside.ewu.edu\/mcc\/clubs-and-orgs\/","target":"_blank"}},{"icon":"community","image":false,"feature_title":"Pride Center","feature_content":"We support LGBTQIA+ students and the greater EWU community through advocacy and empowerment, providing community space, delivering programs and events and facilitating trainings and workshops.","link":{"title":"Connect With Us","url":"https:\/\/inside.ewu.edu\/pridecenter\/","target":"_blank"}},{"icon":"visit","image":false,"feature_title":"SAIL","feature_content":"Discover yourself through interesting and fun student organizations and clubs, with the exception of EWU Athletics and Greek Life.","link":{"title":"Get Involved","url":"https:\/\/inside.ewu.edu\/sail\/","target":"_blank"}}],"show_details":false,"details_title":"","copy":"","second_column_type":"quote","copy_2":"","quote":"","component_options_toggle":true,"component_options":{"disable_component":false,"nickname":"Student Organizations","identifier":"student-orgs","navigable":false}},{"acf_fc_layout":"two-column-explicit","module_background_color":"white","include_header":false,"include_images":false,"intro_title":"Graduating Senior Events","intro_title_style":"h2","sub_heading":"","intro_title_position":"","include_intro_copy":false,"intro_copy":"","columns":[{"image":false,"title":"Running Start Senior Admit Day","heading_tag":"h3","show-hr":true,"copy":"
Date: January 29, 2026<\/strong><\/p>\nThis event is specifically designed for senior Running Start Eagles.<\/p>\n
Connect with the Admissions team,\u00a0 academic programs and see how seamless the transition can be from Running Start to full-time Eagle. Bring your unofficial high school transcript and you’ll get an admission decision on the spot. Take the next step toward becoming an EWU undergraduate.<\/p>\n
Save My Spot<\/a><\/p>\n"},{"image":false,"title":"Running Start Major Exploration","heading_tag":"h3","show-hr":true,"copy":"Date: April 8, 2026<\/strong><\/p>\nGraduating Running Start Eagles are invited to Explore Majors!<\/p>\n
Join us for an exciting event designed to help Running Start Eagles discover new academic programs available at EWU. You’ll connect with staff from different colleges, learn how majors connect to exciting careers and start exploring the path that fits your interests and goals.<\/p>\n"}],"component_options_toggle":true,"component_options":{"disable_component":true,"nickname":"","identifier":"","navigable":false}},{"acf_fc_layout":"accordion-with-notes","module_background_color":"white","accordion_position":"right","title":"Graduating Seniors Staying at EWU","notes":"
Finish what you started! Follow these easy steps to stay at EWU for the rest of your bachelor’s degree and to make sure you’re considered for as many new student scholarships as you qualify for.<\/p>\n","include_spacing":true,"expanded":false,"sections":[{"label":"Skip the EWU New Student Application","copy":"
Since you were a previous Running Start student, you don’t have to apply to EWU! We already have a copy of your current EWU transcript and you\u00a0do not have to pay the application fee.<\/p>\n"},{"label":"Send Us Your Official High School Transcript","copy":"
\n- Email your official high school transcripts to admissions@ewu.edu<\/a><\/li>\n
- Mention in your email: \u201cI\u2019m an EWU Running Start student and this transcript is my undergraduate application for Fall 25.\u201d<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
Deadline for Fall 2025: <\/strong>September 2, 2025<\/p>\n"},{"label":"Apply for EWU Scholarships","copy":"If you meet the minimum GPA requirement (usually 2.80) and you’ve sent us your official high school transcripts, you may be considered for an award.<\/p>\n
Deadline:<\/strong> February 1, 2025<\/p>\nApply for EWU Scholarships<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n <\/p>\n"},{"label":"Complete your FAFSA or WASFA","copy":"
Complete your FAFSA or WASFA as soon as possible to be considered for the most financial aid.<\/p>\n
Deadline:\u00a0<\/strong>June 1, 2025<\/p>\nFAFSA & WASFA Information<\/a><\/p>\n"},{"label":"Confirm Your Acceptance","copy":"Congratulations on continuing your education at Eastern Washington University! The confirmation steps will walk you through<\/p>\n
Confirm<\/a><\/p>\n"},{"label":"Attend a CAAR Onboarding & Registration Session","copy":"Sometime in mid-to-late April after you’ve confirmed your decision to stay at EWU, you’ll get an email inviting you to a CAAR Onboarding & Registration Session.<\/p>\n
The Center for Academic Advising and Retention (CAAR)<\/a> is where you\u2019ll transition from meeting with Running Start advisors and meet with an undergraduate advisor instead. Your advisor will be specialized in advising you for a specific major or degree focus. For example, if you want to major in computer science, you\u2019ll speak with a CAAR advisor who specializes in working with computer science students and their degree paths. CAAR advisors can also help you if your major is undecided.<\/p>\n"}],"component_options_toggle":true,"component_options":{"disable_component":false,"nickname":"Graduating Seniors Staying at EWU","identifier":"","navigable":false}},{"acf_fc_layout":"text","module_background_color":"off-white","copy":"Graduating Seniors Leaving EWU<\/h2>\n
If you’re planning to attend a college or university other than EWU after you graduate from high school, you’ll need to order your transcript and get it to the other school(s):<\/p>\n
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- Choose \u201cStudent\u201d<\/li>\n
- Choose the \u201cStudent Records\u201d dropdown<\/li>\n
- Choose \u201cOrder Official Transcript\u201d<\/li>\n
- Send a digital version of the official transcript to the admissions office of the college where you\u2019re applying<\/li>\n
- Complete the full admissions application process at the other school(s)<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n","no_wrapper":false,"component_options_toggle":true,"component_options":{"disable_component":false,"nickname":"Graduating Seniors Leaving EWU","identifier":"","navigable":false}},{"acf_fc_layout":"mirror-content","page":78,"component_options_toggle":false,"component_options":{"disable_component":false,"nickname":"","identifier":"","navigable":false}}],"secondary_nav_menu_type":"menu","page_override_title":"","page_hide_sidebar":false,"page_enable_page_nav":false,"secondary_nav_menu":"running-start","intro_title":"","page_persona_bar_default_tab":""},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.ewu.edu\/runningstart\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/21","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.ewu.edu\/runningstart\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.ewu.edu\/runningstart\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.ewu.edu\/runningstart\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/411"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.ewu.edu\/runningstart\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=21"}],"version-history":[{"count":53,"href":"https:\/\/www.ewu.edu\/runningstart\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/21\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":400,"href":"https:\/\/www.ewu.edu\/runningstart\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/21\/revisions\/400"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.ewu.edu\/runningstart\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=21"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}