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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
About Whatcom: Whatcom Community College in Bellingham, WA is regularly recognized as one of the top 150 community colleges in the nation by the Aspen Institute. The College, a destination for cybersecurity, healthcare and business studies, offers a four-year bachelor of applied science degree, transfer degrees, career preparation, online courses and community education classes. WCC’s accomplished faculty and staff serve 11,000 students annually. For more information, visit whatcom.edu.
Contact: Marisa Ellis, Whatcom Community College PIO, 360.383.3310, pio@whatcom.edu