Running Start at Olympic College 01/20/16 What is Running Start? A - PowerPoint PPT Presentation

Running Start at Olympic College 01/20/16

What is Running Start? • A student choice • Tuition-free college classes for high school juniors and seniors • Earn high school and college credit • Vocational or academic classes • Flexible and challenging

Who is Eligible? Students who: • Are classified as a junior or senior • Are under age 21 at the beginning of the school year • Not a high school graduate • Qualify for college level classes • Have a cumulative high school GPA of 2.5 or above (may write appeal letter)

Benefits & Considerations • Benefits – Save college tuition and time towards a college degree – Experience a diverse learning environment – Are “regular” college students – Receive outstanding instruction – Can transfer credits and earn an associate degree • Considerations – Classes cover more material in depth at a faster rate – Transportation and scheduling challenges – Students may miss high school friends and activities – Grades are permanent record – Adult atmosphere

College Expectations • Prepare for, attend and actively participate in classes • Be responsible for academic course work • Be self motivated • Conduct self as a responsible adult • Use campus services and ask for help when needed • Keep in touch with the high school • Prepare an educational plan

Advanced Placement (AP) V.S. Running Start • Academic environment • Risk and reward • University of choice • Equivalency guides

Program Options • University Transfer • Preparation for transfer to four-year colleges as a junior • Completion of lower division general education requirements – Associate of Arts (AA)/Direct Transfer Agreement (DTA) – Associate of Science (AS-T) – Major-Related Program (MRP) • Professional Technical • Training and skills development to prepare for work • Some competitive or restricted admission – Associate in Applied Science (AAS)/Technical Arts (ATA) – Certificates and Certifications

Schedule Options • Delivery (face to face, online, hybrid) • Schedule (day, evening, weekend, 1-5x/week) • Locations (Bremerton, Poulsbo, Shelton) • Enrollment (Full-time, part-time, one year or two years) – Juniors eligible for 2 years, 6 quarters, a maximum of 90 credits – Seniors eligible for 1 year, 3 quarters, a maximum of 45 credits – Part-time students cannot extend their eligibility or carry credits forward – Can start part-time or full-time and increase or decrease credits following quarter or school year

Credits and Equivalency • A full-time RS student can earn up to 9 HS credits per year • SK counselors work with students to relay which OC classes are equivalent to specific SKHS requirements • 5 college credits = 1 high school credit • In general: * College credit eligibility is based on actual minutes enrolled at the high school

Running Start Costs & Funding • Tuition is free for up to 15 credits per quarter (fall, winter, spring) – College-level courses numbered 100 and above • Students/families need to plan to pay for: – Fees (Student Service, Technology, Security & other class fees) – Textbooks and supplies – Transportation • Assistance is available for low-income families – Running Start Tuition and Fee Waiver • Fees and Excess Tuition Costs – Running Start Textbook Library • Textbook Rentals

Planning to Transfer? • Transferring with a degree versus credits alone • In-state versus out-of-state institutions • Application status University Transfer Tips • Determine courses needed to be major ready • Research grade and foreign language requirements • Admissions is not guaranteed • Confirm requirements with Admission at the transfer college

4-Year Degree Options Close to Home • OC partnerships: – Western Washington University – Washington State University – Western Governors University – Old Dominion University – Brandman University • OC Bachelor Degrees: – Bachelors of Science, Nursing – Bachelors of Applied Science, Information Systems – Bachelors of Applied Science, Organizational Leadership and Technical Management

Application Steps 1. Complete an OC Application for admission. You will receive an OC Student ID number.

Application Steps 2. Schedule the Accuplacer assessment online – $20 fee (each session) – Reading Comprehension, Sentence Skills and math • Test Tips: – Utilize test prep sites • www.accuplacer.collegeboard.org • www.freeaccuplacerpractice.com – Take all subjects • Secure prerequisite scores – Review don’t cram – Consider waiting to test

Application Steps 3. Submit Application Packet to the Running Start Office including: a. Running Start Application b. Accuplacer scores c. High school transcript (and appeal letter if GPA is below 2.5) d. Student & Parent Agreement form • You will be notified by email of eligibility & next steps… – Online tutorial – Appointments with counselors & advisors – Registration – New Student Orientation

Next Steps • Identify your educational goals • Review high school graduation requirements with your high school counselor • Take challenging high school classes • Do your best • Review application timelines

2016 Timeline • January/February: Apply online, prep for the assessment test and compile application materials • March 23: Attend the OC RS Info Session • April: Take the Accuplacer test • May 1: Submit your Running Start application materials • Mid May: Meet with HS counselor and Running Start advisor • June 10: Register for classes • Early September: Attend Running Start New Student Orientation • September 19 (TBD): Start classes!

Questions? Office Contact: Running Start & High School Outreach Email: RunningStart@olympic.edu Web: www.olympic.edu/runningstart Phone: 360-475-7646 Fax: 360-475-7643 THANK YOU!

ERIN RUNESTRAND Director of Running Start & High School Outreach & JAMIE FLICK Running Start Coordinator Olympic College 360.475.7648 HSS 208 1600 Chester Avenue Bremerton, WA 98337 Click to edit Master subtitle style 01/20/16 Running Start at Olympic College