Running Start Students

Complete the online admissions application. Visit our How to Apply page for step-by-step instructions. When completing your application, make sure to select “Running Start” as your admit type.

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Activate your ctclink, email, and Canvas accounts. The ctcLink Student Homepage is the all-access account that will remain with you throughout your time at Highline College. 

Activate Your ctcLink Account
Activate Your myHighline Account

Determine your English and math placement by working with an Entry Advisor. The purpose of placement is to help you determine your starting point for English and math classes in college based on your academic experience. 

English Placement: There are several options to determine your English placement such as high school GPA, Smarter Balanced Assessment scores, Accuplacer Reading assessment, and more. Visit Placement to learn more about English placement options.

Math Placement: Math placement is recommended if you plan to take math or sciences classes at Highline College, or if your goal is to earn an associate degree during your participation in Running Start. Visit Placement to learn more about math placement options.

Visit Entry Advising

• Running Start Enrollment Verification Form (RSEVF)
• Running Start Student Responsibility Agreement
• Running Start Fee Waiver & Textbook Assistance Application (optional)

RUNNING START NEW STUDENT PACKET

After your new student enrollment packet is processed, you will receive an email from us sent to your myHighline student email with information on how to complete the Running Start New Student Orientation (RSNSO).

Enroll in classes once running student class enrollment has begun. It’s easy to enroll using ctcLink. View the tutorial on how to enroll in classes using ctcLink.

Get Enrolled in Classes 

Pay for your classes by the quarterly payment deadline. After you register for classes, pay your tuition and fees online on ctcLink before the tuition and fee deadline (if applicable). Running Start students who qualify for the Running Start Fee Waiver and Textbook Assistance program will have their quarterly fees waived and will have access to a voucher to help pay for a portion of the cost of required course textbooks. 

Pay Tuition & Fees