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February 15, 2019
Information sessions explain the benefits and guidelines of the Running Start program
High school students and their parents interested in Whatcom Community College’s Running Start program are invited to attend one of several information sessions held around Whatcom County. Running Start is a statewide partnership with high schools that allows more than 1,100 juniors and seniors to attend WCC tuition free every year and earn college credit.Credits completed in Running Start will transfer to most colleges and universities, saving students time and money as they work toward their associate or bachelor’s degrees. Students may enroll simultaneously in high school and college classes, or solely at the college. WCC offers day, evening and online courses. Running Start students can still participate in athletics, clubs and be involved in their high school as much as they choose. Students can also participate in clubs, events and activities at WCC.
The following information sessions will be held throughout the county or on WCC’s campus at 237 W. Kellogg Rd. No RSVP needed and parking on WCC’s campus is free. Visit whatcom.edu/runningstart for more information.
- 4:30 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 20 at WCC
- 4 p.m. Tuesday, March 5 at WCC
- 5:30 p.m. Thursday, March 7 at the Blaine Library (610 3rd St.)
- 4 p.m. Wednesday, March 20 at WCC
- 4:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 26 at the Lynden Library (216 4th St.)
- 6 p.m. Tuesday, March 26 at the Lynden Library (216 4th St.)
- 7 p.m. Monday, April 1 at WCC
Contact: Marisa Ellis, Whatcom Community College PIO, 360.383.3310, pio@whatcom.edu