1. Welcomes new Running Start students
Clark College
Welcomes new Running Start students

2. RUNNING START HANDBOOK
You can access the RS handbook & college catalog online by going to the RS website
Bring photo ID & the signed copy of RS agreement when you turn in your forecast form

3. DEADLINES
Contact us in advance if there is a problem, or if you move or change high schools
Running Start Student Handbook lists approximate dates for

4. CLARK COLLEGE CATALOG 2008-10 catalog online
Select catalog link
Catalog provides all course descriptions
Su, F, W, Sp designations/quarter offerings
Catalog is subject to changes and edits

5. RUNNING START OFFICE Help with advising & class information
Furnish transfer & degree information
Explain policies & procedures
Suggest campus resources
Answer questions
Located in Gaiser Hall, room 216

6. WHO’S RESPONSIBLE? Meets deadlines
THE STUDENT
Meets deadlines
Reads and understands the catalog and handbook
Seeks help from instructors and Running Start advisor
Pays any fees before deadline
THE HIGH SCHOOL
Explains equivalencies to meet high school graduation requirements
Explains core pattern requirements for university entrance
Completes forecast form with student
THE COLLEGE
Tests student
Provides Clark College advising/registration assistance
Sends grades to high school

7. PARENTS SHOULD KNOW They do not have access to student records
This is a college and is an adult environment
No special allowances are made because of the student’s age
Instructors aren’t required to monitor attendance
Parents should NOT contact faculty

8. STEP TWO: register online
REVIEW
STEP ONE: forecast
STEP TWO: register online
STEP THREE: pay fees

9. STEP 1: FORECASTING
See high school counselor to obtain & complete a forecast form for Spring
Item numbers should start with 6 or 7
Forecast forms (signed by counselor) due at Clark no later than Wednesday, February 10 by 4:00p.m.
Photo ID is required
Don’t wait until deadline
Running Start Office, Gaiser Hall, room 216
Columbia Tech Center, Feb. 9 and 10, 1 to 5p.m.

10. STEP 2: REGISTRATION
New spring students register online beginning March 5.
Maximum 15 credits first quarter
You may not get your first choice of class or time
Have a back-up plan and enroll in classes that are open

11. ONLINE REGISTRATION Starting at 5:30a.m. on March 5
Registration PIN = Most students will use the D.O.B first quarter
Example: = Reg. PIN
Reg. PIN # will be verified when you turn in your forecast form-they may vary
If system is busy, continue to try
Registration issues? Running Start employees will be available at 7a.m. to answer questions

12. STEP 3: FEES
Running Start pays for your tuition, not fees or textbooks. Class fees and textbooks are the student’s responsibility
Check your “Student Schedule” to determine fees
Pay fees at Cashier Office or online before the deadline
$6.75 per credit charge plus class fees

13. FEE WAIVER
A student will be considered eligible for a fee waiver if the student is qualified to receive free or reduced- price lunch at their high school
The student must bring documentation to the Running Start Office before the first day of the quarter to receive a fee waiver for that quarter
Not all fees can be waived

14. PIN NUMBERS
Photo ID is required when requesting a PIN number or a SID number
We cannot disclose PIN numbers or SID numbers over the phone or by
SID (student ID #)
Global Pin
Registration Pin (assigned quarterly)

15. CHOOSING CLASSES Start cautiously - read course description
Courses must be numbered 100 or higher
“&” sign is not an error, but indicates a course which has a common course number at all WA community colleges
Note fees, labs & conferences
Note prerequisites (AP scores?)
Take foreign language test
Courses at WSUV (CCW), CTC or online (ARR)
High school semester vs. Clark Quarter

16. PSYCHOLOGY & SOCIOLOGY
New prerequisites for: PSYC& 100 and SOC& 101
Must have a Reading score of 85 or 2.0 Clark GPA

17. SUMMER QUARTER Not covered by RS; you pay tuition, books & fees
You are responsible for sending summer grades to your high school

18. TRANSPORTATION
KEEP IN MIND:
TRAVEL TIME
PARKING
CTC AND CCW LOCATIONS

19. ELIGIBLE FOR MATH ONLY? Refer to Math descriptions in handbook
Choose Math class based on your major
Courses with Math prerequisites include
some (but not all):
Chemistry, Engineering, Physics
Not Art, not PE, etc
Can retest on Writing & Reading

20. THE FACULTY PERSPECTIVE
Paul Casillas, Garrett Gregor
Math professors

21. CLASS HOURS Classes begin on the hour and
A class hour is normally 50 minutes long
Classes begin on the hour and
end at 10 minutes to the hour
9:00 - 9:50 am

22. HOW MUCH TIME IS IT?
For every hour spent in class a student should spend two hours outside of class studying, doing research, writing papers, etc.
For example:
A student taking 12 credits will usually spend hours in class per week and should allow about 24 additional hours each week for homework.

23. CREDIT RATIO: 5 COLLEGE CREDITS = 1 H.S. CREDIT 4 “ “ = 0.8
4 “ “ = 0.8
“ “ = 0.6
“ “ = 0.4
“ “ = 0.2
You will substitute Clark classes for classes at your high school, approved by your high school counselor
Content requirements may vary

24. TYPES OF DEGREES See degree info on web page
Applied/ technical-professional
Vocational training/job ready
Not considered a transfer degree
AA or AS - transfer
Transfer agreement
Freshman and sophomore level
CLARK
COLLEGE

25. AA DEGREE 10 credits Communications (Writing) 2 credits Health
1 credit PE
5 credits college-level math
15 credits Humanities
15 credits Social Science
15 credits Science
27 credits Electives
TOTAL 90 CREDITS

26. A.A. DEGREE STUDENTS
Should schedule first quarter classes based on HS requirements
Make an appointment to meet with a RS advisor no earlier than after your first quarter
Should apply to more than one university
Should prepare for their specific major
Should still take the ACT or SAT test
Generally will have to declare a major within one quarter at the university
Generally will be expected to complete a Bachelor’s Degree in two more years

27. HEALTH OCCUPATIONS Pharmacy Tech Nursing (RN) Dental Hygiene
Phlebotomy
EMT
Medical Radiography

28. DEGREES & CERTIFICATES…
WHAT IF I’M NOT SURE?
Register for a
career exploration class
Visit the Career Center to get the latest information about careers
Talk with faculty & advisors about programs
you might be interested in
Talk with employers about what kind of skills & education they want you to have

29. CAREER CENTER MULTI-MEDIA RESOURCES VOCATIONAL ASSESSMENT
CAREER RESEARCH & EXPLORATION
CAREER COUNSELING

30. FS NOT PARKING FACULTY STAFF $$$$$$$ TICKET FOR STUDENTS FRESHMEN/SOPH
FULL SIZED
FACULTY STAFF
$$$$$$$ TICKET FS

31. SECURITY CAMPUS ESCORT CAMPUS SAFETY CRIME PREVENTION CRIME REPORTS
MOTORIST ASSISTANCE
PARKING & TRAFFIC ENFORCEMENT
CLARK ID CARDS/BUS PASS

32. C-TRAN BUS PASS
Purchase Clark Student ID card ($3 per quarter) at Bookstore
Optional: Pay additional $12 per quarter for bus pass
Have photo taken at Security

33. FITNESS CENTER $15 PER QUARTER FOR STUDENTS WITH ASCC CARD WEIGHTS
MACHINES
TRAINER

34. HEALTH SERVICES Prescriptions Exams & information Relaxation room
Referrals
Drug & alcohol counseling
Mental health
Immunizations

35. 992-2158 DENTAL CLINIC LOW COST X-RAYS & EXAMS TEETH CLEANING
TEETH WHITENING
SEALANTS
SILVER & TOOTH COLORED FILLINGS

36. LIBRARY Connected to the Ft. Vancouver Regional Library
Quiet & group study
resource-sharing
VANCOUVER
CAMAS
PORTLAND
Outside book drops

37. BOOKSTORE
GAISER HALL
PURCHASE BOOKS, EDUCATIONAL PRICING ON SOFTWARE AND HARDWARE
FAXING SERVICES
ID CARD/BUS PASSES/FITNESS CENTER
STAMPS / SHIPPING
RENTAL PROGRAM ON SELECT BOOKS

38. BOOK ASSISTANCE Need help paying for books?
Qualify for Free or Reduced-Price Lunch?
Get proof from H.S.
Funding is limited and disbursed on a first come, first serve basis, each quarter
Out of funds for spring quarter

39. FOOD SERVICE GAISER HALL ESPRESSO CART IN FOSTER HALL BAKERY CAFETERIA
DINING ROOM
ESPRESSO CART IN FOSTER HALL

40. DISABILITY SUPPORT SERVICES
Provide accommodations to students with disabilities
Documentation required; start the process NOW
Call A.S.A.P.
TTY

41. STRUGGLING? See Running Start Advisor immediately! Talk to instructor
Seek tutoring
Drop class(s) by using a “Change of Registration” form and take to Registration Office
College deadlines are listed in the class schedule
If you don’t withdraw from the course, your GPA will suffer.
Probation/Suspension policy: page 13 in handbook

42. TUTORING Free service Located in Hawkins Hall, room 102
Math/Science assistance
English assistance
Most classes
Online tutoring
Free service

43. WRITING CENTER Free tutoring to assist with all forms of writing
Computers available for student use
Reference books
(360)
Located in Hawkins Hall, room 102

44. COMPUTER LABS Appropriate use only! Library has biggest computer lab
Scarpelli Hall and some other buildings have labs
Clark Student ID card required

45. KIOSKS Quarterly class schedule Your schedule Your grades
Unofficial transcripts
Kiosks are located in Gaiser Hall and several other buildings

46. WEB PAGE www.clark.edu Catalog Quarterly Schedule on web
Kiosk Info (grades, transcripts)
Bookstore Info
Schedule Planner
Web Registration

47. INCLEMENT WEATHER Go to www.clark.edu or call 360-992-2000 first
The college notifies radio and TV stations
The college web site and switchboard are the best source of accurate information on school delays and closures.
Use “Classes Today” link on website to check for daily cancellations

48. VACATIONS & BREAKS
Note: Most school vacations DO NOT match up with Clark’s Winter and Spring breaks
Look at college calendar on page 4 of the Running Start Handbook-on the Running Start website

49. DO’S AND DON’TS DO read everything we mail DO contact us if you move
DO pay attention to announcements at your high school
DO ask for help from instructors or me
DO complete a “change form” if you stop attending a class or you will get an F
DO read the syllabus
DO all of the homework
DO take college seriously
DON’T have your parent call to ask a question!
DON’T wait for the schedule to be mailed – use the web page
DON’T miss the deadline
DON’T forget to drop classes by the deadline
DON’T plagiarize
DON’T overload yourself with too many credits
DON’T overcommit

50. CLARK/WSU VANCOUVER PARTNERSHIP
RS students can take CLARK courses located on the WSUV campus
Location abbreviation is CCW
Co-Admission agreement
Pay for parking

51. COLUMBIA TECH CENTER Opened Fall 2009
Will offer courses that meet high school graduation requirements
Location abbreviation is CTC
Parking is free

52. CAMPUS TOUR OPTIONAL TOURS OF CAMPUS ARE AVAILABLE
SIGN-UP AT END OF EVENING
YOU WILL BE CONTACTED BY OR PHONE

53. SPRING QUARTER 2010 Classes begin on Monday, April 5
Plan around your high school classes

54. STEP TWO: register online STEP THREE: pay any fees
REVIEW
STEP ONE: forecast
STEP TWO: register online
STEP THREE: pay any fees

55. See your high school counselor to get a forecast form
Select “Spring 2010”
Forecast Deadline-Please turn in your form prior to the deadline
Wednesday, February 10 by 4:00 p.m.