Running Start at Olympic College 03/02/16

Benefits & Considerations Benefits – Save college tuition and time towards a college degree – Experience a diverse learning environment – Are “regular” college students – Receive outstanding instruction – Can transfer credits and earn an associate degree Considerations – Classes cover more material in depth at a faster rate – Transportation and scheduling challenges – Students may miss high school friends and activities – Grades are permanent record – Adult atmosphere

College Expectations Prepare for, attend and actively participate in classes Be responsible for academic course work Be self motivated Conduct self as a responsible adult Use campus services and ask for help when needed Keep in touch with the high school Prepare an educational plan

Program Options University Transfer Preparation for transfer to four-year colleges as a junior Completion of lower division general education requirements – Associate of Arts (AA)/Direct Transfer Agreement (DTA) – Associate of Science (AS-T) – Major-Related Program (MRP) Professional Technical Training and skills development to prepare for work Some competitive or restricted admission – Associate in Applied Science (AAS)/Technical Arts (ATA) – Certificates and Certifications

4-Year Degree Options Close to Home OC partnerships: – Western Washington University – Washington State University – Western Governors University – Old Dominion University – Brandman University OC Bachelor Degrees: – Bachelors of Science, Nursing – Bachelors of Applied Science, Information Systems – Bachelors of Applied Science, Organizational Leadership and Technical Management

Schedule Options Delivery (face to face, online, hybrid) Schedule (day, evening, weekend, 1-5x/week) Locations (Bremerton, Poulsbo, Shelton) Enrollment (Full-time, part-time, one year or two years) – Juniors eligible for 2 years, 6 quarters, a maximum of 90 credits – Seniors eligible for 1 year, 3 quarters, a maximum of 45 credits – Part-time students cannot extend their eligibility or carry credits forward – Can start part-time or full-time and increase or decrease credits following quarter or school year

Credits and Equivalency A full-time RS student can earn up to 9 HS credits per year HS counselors work with students to relay which OC classes are equivalent to specific HS requirements 5 college credits = 1 high school credit In general: * College credit eligibility is based on actual minutes enrolled at the high school

Running Start Costs & Funding Tuition is free for up to 15 credits per quarter (fall, winter, spring) – College-level courses numbered 100 and above Students/families need to plan to pay for: – Fees (Student Service, Technology, Security & other class fees) – Textbooks and supplies – Transportation Assistance is available for low-income families – Running Start Tuition and Fee Waiver Fees and Excess Tuition Costs – Running Start Textbook Library Textbook Rentals

Application Steps 1.Complete an OC Application for admission. You will receive an OC Student ID number.

Application Steps 2.Schedule the Accuplacer assessment online – $20 fee (each session) – Reading Comprehension, Sentence Skills and math Test Tips: – Utilize test prep sites – Take all subjects Secure prerequisite scores – Review don’t cram – Consider waiting to test

Application Steps 3.Submit Application Packet to the Running Start Office including: a.Running Start Application b.Accuplacer scores c.High school transcript (and appeal letter if GPA is below 2.5) d.Student & Parent Agreement form You will be notified by of eligibility & next steps… – Online tutorial – Appointments with counselors & advisors – Registration – New Student Orientation

2016 Timeline January/February: Apply online, prep for the assessment test and compile application materials March 23: Attend the OC RS Info Session April: Take the Accuplacer test May 1: Submit your Running Start application materials Mid May: Meet with HS counselor and Running Start advisor June 10: Register for classes Early September: Attend Running Start New Student Orientation September 19 (TBD): Start classes!

Get Involved! Recreation Activities Music, Drama and Media (e.g. Vocal Jazz) Associated Students of Olympic College (ASOC) Phi Theta Kappa Multicultural Services Center Student Clubs – Department/discipline related – Hobbies/special interest – Cultural/identity based

Questions? Office Contact: Running Start & High School Outreach Web: Phone: Fax: THANK YOU!

Click to edit Master subtitle style JAMIE FLICK Program Coordinator Running Start & High School Outreach Olympic College HSS Chester Avenue Bremerton, WA /02/16 Running Start at Olympic College