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What is Running Start?
If you’re a high school junior or senior, you might be able to take college courses without paying tuition.
You can attend Peninsula College full time, or you can attend part time and still take some classes at your high school. Either way, you’ll meet high school graduation requirements and earn college credits* at the same time… tuition free.
Spend less time in school and save thousands with Running Start.
Registration is open until the first day of the quarter. To get started, check the Assessment & Placement Center webpage for information about alternative placements and testing options.
* Peninsula College credits transfer to other Washington state colleges and universities. Transfer credit may vary when applying to out-of-state colleges and universities.
Upcoming Running Start Information Sessions
Please click on a location to see available dates and details, and then click on a date to register to attend.
- Port Angeles Main Campus
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1502 E. Lauridsen Blvd., Keegan Hall (Building M), Room 125
6:00 pm – OPTIONAL campus tour with student ambassadors
6:30 pm – Presentation begins
7:30 pm – Information tables open
Please choose a date to register for a Port Angeles information session:
- Port Townsend
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202 Eisenhower Avenue
5:00 pm – OPTIONAL self-guided tour/refreshments offered
5:30 pm – Presentation begins
6:30 pm – Infomation tables open - Zoom (Online)
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Zoom link: pencol-edu.zoom.us/j/83054226761
5:30 pm – Presentation begins
Please choose a date to register for a Zoom information session:
Read about Running Start graduates
- Sarah and Ryan McCarthey, who own and operate the Dungeness Valley Creamery.
- Sydney Roberts, who is attending medical school.
Resources
Contacts
Kelly Dyer, Manager of High School Programs
RStart@pencol.edu
(360) 417-6341
Toll-free: 1 (877) 452-9277, Ext. 6341
Port Townsend Branch
(360) 385-4605
Forks Branch
(360) 374-3223