Continuing Running Start Students
Welcome to the Current RS student webpage. Here you will have easy access to frequently used forms, degree worksheets, and high school equivalency guides. In addition, you will also have access to information pertaining to Academic Advising, Financial Aid, and how to get involved in the greater college community!
If you have any questions that cannot be answered via this webpage, please feel free to contact Academic Advising.
Running Start Advisors
Carley Willis
- Academic Advisor
- (360) 992 - 2656
- cwillis@clark.edu
Grace Spadoro
- Academic Advisor
- (360) 992 - 2176
- gspadoro@clark.edu
Mike Angelo
- Academic Advisor
- (360) 992 - 2984
- mangelo@clark.edu
Running Start Welcome Video and Orientation Info
Enrollment Verification Form Term Process
- Step 1. Register for Classes
- You can register for classes on your appointed registration date in your MyClark@ctcLink.
- The class schedule will be online so you can get an idea of what classes are offered.
- Recommendation before you register:
- Meet with your high school counselor early so you can prepare for registration.
- Meet with your Clark College Academic Advisor as soon as the class schedule for the term is available.
- Step 2. Download the Enrollment Verification Form EVF.
- Fall, Winter and Spring - Enrollment Verification Form EVF
- Summer - Enrollment Verification Form EVF
- Complete a Summer Erollment Verification Form with your high school counselor to see how many credits you can take this summer. You must have available FTE to have funding for summer.
- Fill out as much of the form as possible.
- Print the form and take it to your high school counselor to see how many credits you can take.
- Step 3. Meet with your high school counselor to prepare the high school portion of
your EVF.
- Each term student, parent/guardian must complete and sign the EVF. Students should complete the EVF early, prior to the payment deadline each term. Students must submit the completed EVF to the high school counselor for final approval.
- Once the EVF has been approved by your high school counselor, the high school will submit your completed EVF to the college for final approval and college official signature. Note: You must complete the EVF every term you register for classes, while in the Running Start Program.
Forms & Information
- Academic Standards Petition
- Registration Form (Add/Drop/Withdraw)
- Summer - Enrollment Verification Form (EVF)
- Fall, Winter and Spring - Enrollment Verification Form (EVF)
- Online Running Start Fee Waiver Form - Students only need to upload documentation to Enrollment Services once to qualify for the Online Running Start Fee Waiver Form.
Most Popular Degrees that RS Students Pursue
Below are examples of worksheets that most Running Start students tend to pursue. You can find the link to each worksheet in the Advising webpage.
Degrees:
- Associate in Arts General Transfer–DTA
- Associate in Science Transfer Degree–Track 1
- Associate in Science Transfer Degree–Track 2
- Biology–DTAMRP
- Business Administration–DTAMRP
- Pre-Nursing–DTAMRP
High School Course Equivalency Guides
Academic Success Resources
Beyond Academics
- Career Services
- Financial Aid Information - Seniors in the Running Start Program can apply for Financial Aid in October of their Senior year. Students would be Financial eligible after high school graduation.
- Getting Involved
- Transfer Information
Note: It is recommended that Running Start students connect with an admissions counselor from the intended transfer school regarding admissions details and ACT/SAT requirements. Students who have participated in the running start program typically follow freshman admissions requirements. Please connect with your intended transfer school for more information.
Advising Services Contact
Hours
9:00 a.m - 5:00 p.m
9:00 a.m - 5:00 p.m
9:00 a.m - 4:00 p.m
Virtual Office Hours
Meeting ID: 998 4975 6712 Admitted students can connect with our Advising Team for Quick Questions. This includes next term planning, changing majors, cancelled/dropped class issues, class prerequisites and how to schedule an appointment. These are 5-10 minute sessions with an advisor – for longer planning, please schedule an appointment on our website. When you arrive in the Zoom session, you will be sent to a "Waiting Room" prior to joining, as there may be other students in line. Please have your ctcLink ID number ready. Hours: Monday through Thursday, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., Friday 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Advising Services
Or reach us at: advising@clark.edu