Tacoma Community College

Running Start is a program that gives eligible high school juniors and seniors an opportunity to take classes at a community or technical college and earn high school and college credit tuition free. Students can enroll part-time or full-time at the college. They can take courses numbered 100 and above and can take up to 18 credits each quarter. Most courses are 5 credits and a full college course load is 15 credits. A five credit college level course at TCC equals one full credit at the high school.

Important Running Start Information

SUMMER OFFICE HOURS: Monday - Thursday 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Please note the campus is CLOSED on Fridays until after the Labor Day weekend.

For testing dates and times call 253.566.5158 or for the Gig Harbor campus, call 253.460.2424. The fee for testing will be $18, payable at the Cashier's office in Bldg 18. Students eligible for reduced lunch at their high school are eligible for test waivers. Contact the Running Start office for details.

Upcoming Information Nights:

TBA

We are accepting new student applications for fall quarter 2010. Fall quarter begins Monday, September 20th. The deadline to submit new student paperwork for fall quarter is Wednesday September 15th at 12:00 p.m., however registration for summer AND fall quarter begins May 26th. Complete your testing and application process early for the best class selection.

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Running Start

Located in Building 7, 253.566.6061

Important Running Start Information

SUMMER OFFICE HOURS: Monday - Thursday 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Please note the campus is CLOSED on Fridays until after the Labor Day weekend.

Upcoming Information Nights:

TBA