Registration for classes at the college is a very different experience from registration for classes at the high school. At the college level, students are responsible for registering themselves in classes; college staff cannot do it for you!

In order to be prepared to use the online college registration system called ctcLink, new Running Start students are required to attend Running Start Class Registration Orientation (RSO). This must be completed before you register for classes and after you’ve completed admissions steps 1 to 5 on the Running Start Steps to Enroll webpage.

In order to RSVP for a session below, make sure you:

  1. Watched the Running Start Information Session video
  2. Applied to SPSCC
  3. Activated your student accounts
  4. Placed for English (and math if you want to take a math class or a class with a math prerequisite)
  5. Met with your high school counselor to know what you have left for graduation requirements (public school students only)

You will not be able to successfully register for classes until these five steps are completed!

RSO Sessions 2025-26

RSO is offered virtually or in person at both the Olympia and Lacey campuses. Parents, guardians, or other supports are welcome to come with you (up to 2 per student), but cannot come in place of you! Students must RSVP for a session and attend.  Walk-ins will only be accommodated if there are no shows for the in-person sessions.

In order to RSVP for a session below, you must log into Navigate360 using your Clipper ID (SPSCC Email) and password you created for that account.

  • Tuesday, November 18, 2025 | 5 - 6:30 p.m. | Virtual | RSVP
  • Wednesday, December 3, 2025 | 5 - 6:30 p.m. | Virtual | RSVP
  • Thursday, January 15, 2026 | 5 - 6:30 p.m. | Virtual | RSVP
  • Wednesday, January 28, 2026 | 5 - 6:30 p.m. | Lacey Campus | RSVP
  • Tuesday, February 3, 2026 | 5 - 6:30 p.m. | Olympia Campus| RSVP
  • Monday, February 9, 2026 | 5 - 6:30 p.m. | Virtual | RSVP
  • Thursday, March 5, 2026 | 5 - 6:30 p.m. | Lacey Campus | RSVP
  • Tuesday, March 10, 2026 | 5 - 6:30 p.m. | Virtual | RSVP
  • Wednesday, March 18, 2026 | 5 - 6:30 p.m. | Olympia Campus | RSVP
  • Thursday, April 9, 2026 | 5 - 6:30 p.m. | Virtual | RSVP
  • Wednesday, April 15, 2026 | 5 - 6:30 p.m. | Olympia Campus | RSVP
  • Tuesday, April 28, 2026 | 5 - 6:30 p.m. | Lacey Campus | RSVP
  • Monday, May 4, 2026 | 5 - 6:30 p.m. | Virtual | RSVP
  • Thursday, May 14, 2026 | 5 - 6:30 p.m. | Olympia Campus | RSVP
  • Tuesday, June 2, 2026 | 5 - 6:30 p.m. | Olympia Campus | RSVP
  • Monday, June 8, 2026 | 5 - 6:30 p.m. | Virtual | RSVP

If sessions are full or not offered at the time you are ready to register for classes, Running Start students are also welcome to attend any open New Student Orientation (NSO) sessions offered by the Advising, Career and Transfer (ACT) Center. These sessions are for all students, so we will not provide specific Running Start information, but we will allow you to still register for classes and ask questions! Caregivers are not allowed in NSO sessions.