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Big Bend Community College s
7662 Chanute Street NE, Moses Lake, WA 98837 s
509.793.2222 s 877.745.1212
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Running Start
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Created by the state Legislature, Running Start allows qualified high school juniors and seniors to enroll tuition-free in college courses as part of their high school programs of study. Books, supplies, lab fees, and transportation are the responsibility of the student.
Subject to total credit load limitaions, high school students attending BBCC under the Running Start program may simultaneously earn high school and college credits. Students interested in applying for entry to BBCC through the Running Start program must first contact their local high school to determine eligibility. Applications of college courses toward meeting specific high school graduation requirements is determined by local school districts. Prior to college registration, school district advising and approval/certification of student programs is required
Under the provisions of Running Start, college enrollment must be limited to college level courses. All BBCC Running Start students are required to meet minimum proficiency standard on th college placement tests in mathematics and English prior to acceptance/registration. Minimum proficiency standards for academic transfer coursed are:(a) Placement into English 101 and MPC 099 (Intemediate Algebra) or (b) Placement into English 101 and MPC 095 (Elementary Algebra) and a current high school grade point average of 2.50 or (c)Entrance into English 101 and MPC 099 (Intermediate Algebra) through completion of prerequisite courses with at least a 2.0 grade(s) and high school cumulative grade point of 2.50.
Munimum proficiency standards for professional/technical programs and/or classes are a high school cumulative grade point average of 2.5 and placement prerequisites as defined by BBCC professional/technical instructors. See BBCC professional/technical program and/or course prerequisite list. For additional program information, students may refer to the BBCC Running Start brochure, contact their high school counselor or the BBCC Counseling Center at (509) 793-2035 |
Contact
Email: admissions@bigbend.edu
Phone: 509.793.2035 |
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