The Student’s Role

• Check the high school website and calendar daily to stay current on dates and events.
• Maintain a record of high school and associate degree requirements.
• Sign up for college classes.
• Take all Running Start questions and concerns to the college Running Start office.
• Complete the High School and Beyond Plan (HSBP) required for high school graduation.
• Email the high school counselor with questions about high school classes or graduation.
• Schedule appointments with the high school counselor in advance if needed.
• Pay college class fees and buy books for classes.
• Complete the Running Start Enrollment Verification form and return to the college before its registration window opens.
• Provide transportation to and from college.
• Track grades and attendance as parents and families will not have access to this information from the college.

The College Running Start Advisor’s Role

• Communicate associate degree requirements.
• Help the student set up a course plan that fulfills all associate degree requirements.
• Communicate with the student regarding college class registration, fees, and academic probation.

The High School Counselor’s Role

• Inform students about how to qualify for Running Start when requested.
• Complete Running Start Enrollment Verification form after the student presents a copy of qualifying scores.
• Communicate high school graduation requirements.
• Meet with the student before each quarter to complete the Enrollment Verification Form (EVF) via prescheduled drop-in times or appointment set by the student.