News/Events
Edmonds CC student holds a junior world record in rowing
PE instructor wins (another!) bodybuilding contest
I-BEST: Get a jump start into a new career
Charlotte's Web opens May 16; Ah, Wilderness! May 29
May 27: Last day to withdraw from a class, add a continuous enrollment class
May 27: Graduation packets due from advisers
May 29: Registration for next quarter begins (Summer and Fall '08)
Creating Opportunities
“I want to study psychology and be a children’s therapist.”
Running Start
The Running Start program provides a wonderful opportunity for eligible high school juniors and seniors to attend college courses numbered 100 or above, tuition-free, while completing high school.
Running Start is designed for students who are:
- Ready for college-level work.
- Motivated to take classes that apply toward both high school graduation and a college degree.
- Seeking academic challenges not available at their high school.
Program Highlights:
- Over 500 students per quarter
- 35 high schools from 17 school districts
- 11 credits is the average quarterly credit load
- Approximately 250 students attend college full-time
- Course completion rate averages between 85%-90%
- Average grade point hovers around a 3.0 gpa
