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Part 1: ENGL& 101 Requirement

To participate in Running Start you must be eligible for Engl& 101. 

Many students can place into Engl& 101 using high school GPA. Through Placement Reciprocity, students who have a 2.5+ cumulative GPA through first semester of sophomore year with 3 semesters of English classes are eligible for Engl& 101 and Running Start. See your high school counselor to complete the Running Start Enrollment Verification Form (EVF) and get an unofficial high school transcript. 

Students with a 2.0-2.49 HS GPA are eligible for Engl& 101 with Engl 117. This limits the classes a student can take, so taking the Directed Self-Placement for English is recommended to place into Engl& 101 on its own. 

The Directed Self-Placement (DSP) is another option to determine eligibility for Engl& 101. We recommend you take the assessment if your cumulative HS GPA is not at least a 2.5 with standard English classes on your transcript.  

For a full list of placement options visit the placement page.

Part 2: Math and Other Subjects

Math placement, although not required for Running Start, is necessary to take a course with a math prerequisite. Often this can be established with an unofficial high school transcript.

Placement into language or science courses may also be determined using your high school transcript. Be sure to include an unofficial transcript in your Enrollment Packet. This will be addressed during the orientation process. 

For a full list of placement options visit the placement page.

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Part 1: Obtain Running Start Forms

• Complete your Enrollment Verification Form (EVF) with your high school counselor and obtain your unofficial high school transcript.
• A list of remaining high school graduation requirements are usually written on your EVF by your counselor, but you can also find them in Skyward if you have attended public school.
• Complete the Running Start Enrollment Packet with your parent/guardian.

*For home or private school students, you must enroll in your local district or high school and you will need to provide proof of eligibility for Engl& 101 to access the Running Start Program.

*Homeschooled students do not need HS graduation requirements, but may need a homeschool transcript for placement

Part 2: Submit Documents

Submit the following document to the Running Start Office at greenriver.edu/upload: 

• The Enrollment Packet (student and parent/guardian signatures required)
• Your signed EVF (counselor, parent/guardian, and student signatures required)
• An unofficial HS transcript*
• A list of remaining HS graduation requirements*

*Not needed for homeschooled students, unless using for placement

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Part 1: RAP Session

Once we process your documents, you will receive an email to your 皇家华人 College student email to sign up for a mandatory Running Start Advising and Planning (RAP) session. This is a group session where students will learn about important tools and skills to be a successful student. After the RAP session you will have the opportunity to ask our advisors any questions you may have and enroll yourself in classes for the upcoming quarter.

Prior to your RAP session, make sure you have completed the following:

• Make sure you have activated ctcLink and know your login information
• Check your holds in ctcLink to ensure you will be able to enroll during the session

Part 2: Verify Enrollment

If you need help selecting classes, your assigned advisor is available for drop-in advising at least twice a week. View their availability on the advising page. We recommend students verify their courses are correct with their advisor or through a what-if audit in . 

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