Running Start at Green River College
The Running Start program offers academically qualified high school juniors and seniors enrolled in public high schools the opportunity to take college classes while earning credit for high school. Running Start covers the cost of tuition for college-level courses while students are responsible for fees and supplies. Students may take classes at any one of the Green River campuses or online.
Future Students
Current Students
Running Start Paperwork
Enrollment Dates & Deadlines
Important dates specific to Running Start students can be viewed in the tables below. To view other important dates at 色花堂 such as withdrawal deadlines, specific enrollment dates, etc., please view Office of the Registrar's Important Dates. Campus closures and quarter start and end dates can be found on the Academic Calendar.
New Student Deadlines
| Quarter | Apply to grc by | Paperwork processing window | Paperwork deadline | Enrollment opens | Payments due | Quarter starts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Winter 2026 | December 17 | November to December 24 | December 24 | November 17 | December 9 | January 5 |
| Spring 2026 | March 20 | February to March 27 | March 27 | February 23 | March 9 | April 6 |
Returning Student Deadlines
| quarter | EVF Priority Processing DatE | Enrollment Opens (credit dependent) | Enrollment Deadline | Payments due | Quarter starts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Winter 2026 |
October 24 | November 3, 4, or 5 | January 7 | December 9 | January 5 |
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Spring 2026 |
Jan 30 | February 6, 9, or 10 | April 8 | March 9 | April 6 |
Please note that Priority Processing Date means that students who turn in paperwork by this date have the assurance their documents will be processed prior to their enrollment date/time. Students who submit their documents after the priority processing date will be processed as soon as possible, in the order received.
Meet the Staff
The Running Start staff are dedicated to supporting Running Start students' education at Green River College. Students can seek advising for course placement, educational planning, transfer planning and other needs. We offer support through various formats and programs such as orientations, appointments, workshops, email and social media.Meet the Staff