Take College Classes During High School

The Running Start program offers a flexible schedule, independence, and tuition-free college credits at SPSCC.

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Over 1,000 local high schoolers have already enrolled for this fall.

Through Running Start, high school juniors and seniors can attend SPSCC tuition-free and earn college credits.

Thousands of high schoolers have graduated from SPSCC with an associate degree and high school diploma, then transferred to a 4-year university as a junior.

Why pick SPSCC over high school?

  • Help your family save $10,000+ toward your bachelor's degree when you do Running Start your junior and senior years.

    You can thank us later.

  • Enjoy more independence in your schedule, sleep in and take later classes, and meet people you won't meet at your high school.

    We vote for sleeping in.

  • Join clubs, student leadership, or get a job on campus to make extra money. Plus, pick classes not offered at your high school.

    Put some of that in savings!

Learn more at the online orientation 8/19 at 5 p.m.

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Learn at the #2 College in the U.S.

We've GOT to brag on this one. SPSCC is the #2 community college in the nation AND voted Best of South Sound.

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Meet some of the students

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    Seher

    Grad Year: 2027 Capital HS & SPSCC
    Earning: High School Diploma & Associate in Arts
    Next: Transfer to a 4-year University to Study Law
     

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    William

    Grad Year: 2026 Yelm HS & SPSCC
    Earning: High School Diploma & Associate in Arts
    Next: Transfer to a University to Study Psychology

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    Lucy

    Grad Year: 2027 Capital HS & SPSCC
    Earning: Associate in Science - Engineering & Physics
    Next: Transfer to a 4-year University to Study Mechanical Engineering

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