Earn college credits when you take SPSCC classes this summer! Current and new Running Start students are welcome to join! If you have additional questions, please email dualcredit@spscc.edu.
Notice: We are waiting on the current Legislation session to conclude to know if summer Running Start will be available after summer 2026. Summer 2026 is part of the 2025-2026 fiscal year and therefore will run as expected.
Summer Running Start is available for the following student groups for summer 2026
| Student Group | Maximum Summer Credits | What to do Next |
|---|---|---|
| I have not participated in Running Start and will be a new junior or senior in fall 2026. | 10 credits | Follow the admissions steps on the Running Start webpage and fill out the Summer RSEVF |
| I am a current junior for the 2025-2026 school year but did not participate in Running Start this current academic year. | 10 credits | Follow the admissions steps on the Running Start webpage and fill out the Summer RSEVF |
| I am a current senior for the 2025-2026 school year but did not participate in Running Start this year and am NOT graduating high school in June 2026. (This means you have not met your graduation requirements for high school and still have credit remaining to finish) | 10 credits | Follow the admissions steps on the Running Start webpage and fill out the Summer RSEVF |
| I am a current senior for the 2025-2026 school year but did not participate in Running Start this year and am DELAYING graduating high school in June 2026. (This means you have met your graduation requirements for high school but are choosing to delay graduation until August 2026) | 10 credits | Follow the admissions steps on the Running Start webpage and fill out the Summer RSEVF |
| I am a CURRENT Running Start junior for the 2025-2026 school year who is NOT graduating high school in June 2026 | Remaining balance of the 1.40 FTE up to 10 credits | Meet with your SPSCC Educational Planner & High School Counselor to fill out the Summer RSEVF |
| I am a CURRENT Running Start senior for the 2025-2026 school year who is NOT graduating high school in June 2026. (This means you have not met your graduation requirements for high school and still have credit remaining to finish) | Remaining balance of the 1.40 FTE up to 10 credits | Meet with your SPSCC Educational Planner & High School Counselor to fill out the Summer RSEVF |
| I am a CURRENT Running Start senior for the 2025-2026 school year who is DELAYING graduating high school in June 2026. (This means you have met your graduation requirements for high school but are choosing to delay graduation until August 2026) | Remaining balance of the 1.40 FTE up to 10 credits | Meet with your SPSCC Educational Planner & High School Counselor to fill out the Summer RSEVF and the Summer RS Assurances for Delaying Graduation |
SPSCC registers summer and fall quarter together, so make sure you are planning and registering for both quarters if applicable!
Students do not need to do the Under Age 18 Enrollment Request form for summer Running Start participation. New students need to follow the admissions and registration steps for Running Start to register for both summer and fall classes. Submit the appropriate RSEVF form based on the chart above. You will also submit a traditional RSEVF in addition to your summer form if you are continuing on to take fall quarter classes next year.
: New Student Registration Begins
: Tuition & Fees Due
: Summer RSEVF Priority Deadline
: Summer Admissions & RSEVF Deadline
: First Day of Classes
: Finals Week
: Grades Post
You should build your summer schedule with your high school counselor to make the most of the credits! Here are what we recommend and see many RS students do during summer term with success:
Summer quarter is only 8 weeks long! It runs from the beginning of July to the end of August.
Students are encouraged to take no more than 10 credits in summer because of the short length of the term. It is critical that students attend all 8 weeks of the quarter; if you are planning on a summer vacation or other time that will keep you away from class, summer classes might not be a good fit for you.
Students need to consider:
Tuition & Fees
Starting summer 2024, Summer Running Start covers tuition costs, up to 10 credits, for qualifying summer students just like the rest of the academic year. Students are responsible for all course fees and additionally, the cost of tuition beyond funding limits or when enrolling in AMATH or CMATH courses. While there is no Federal or State financial aid support available to Running Start students, students can set up a payment plan through SPSCC for what they owe. Students are responsible for adhering to the payment deadlines for all enrolled classes.
If you are taking summer classes beyond your funding limits or taking AMATH or CMATH, you will have some tuition to pay out of pocket. You must fill out the Dual Credit Residency form to be charged the appropriate tuition rate.
Once completed Dual Credit Residency update forms must be turned into SPSCC for processing. Email the completed form to enroll@spscc.edu or bring it to the Start Here counter in Building 22 on the Olympia Campus.
Books & Supplies
Books and supplies are the responsibility of the student. Running Start students that qualify for Fee Waiver can apply for the Book Borrow program.
Transportation & Virtual Connections
Transportation to on-campus classes, technology, and internet connection to support online learning are the responsibility of the student. There are many places on campus to access free WiFi, use a computer and print that students are welcome to access during the summer.
Advising & Support During Summer
SPSCC services are open all summer long! We do not close like the high schools. You can access all services in person at the Olympia campus and many services have virtual options too!
