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Apply to Highline College
Complete the online admissions application. Visit our How to Apply page for step-by-step instructions.
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Activate Student Accounts
Activate your ctclink, email, and Canvas accounts. The ctcLink Student Homepage is the all-access account that will remain with you throughout your time at Highline College. Visit our Student Accounts webpage for more info and instructions.
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Determine your English and Math Placement
Determine your English and math placement by working with an Entry Advisor. The purpose of placement is to help you determine your starting point for English and math classes in college based on your academic experience.
English Placement: There are several options to determine your English placement such as high school GPA, Smarter Balanced Assessment scores, Accuplacer Reading assessment, and more.
Math Placement: Math placement is recommended if you plan to take math or sciences classes at Highline College, or if your goal is to earn an associate degree during your participation in Running Start. Visit Placement and Testing to learn more about math placement options. -
Complete New Student Enrollment Packet
After you have determined your placement, complete and submit your Running Start new
student enrollment packet with your high school counselor and parent/guardian. A new
student enrollment packet includes:
- Running Start Enrollment Verification Form (RSEVF)
- Running Start Student Responsibility Agreement
- Running Start Fee Waiver & Textbook Assistance Application (optional)
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Complete Running Start New Student Orientation
After your new student enrollment packet is processed, you will receive an email from us sent to your myHighline student email with information on how to complete the Running Start New Student Orientation (RSNSO).
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Enroll in Classes
Enroll in classes once running student class enrollment has begun. It’s easy to enroll using ctcLink. View the tutorial on how to enroll in classes using ctcLink.
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Pay Tuition & Fees
Pay for your classes by the quarterly payment deadline. After you register for classes, pay your tuition and fees online on ctcLink before the tuition and fee deadline (if applicable). Running Start students who qualify for the Running Start Fee Waiver and Textbook Assistance program will have their quarterly fees waived and will have access to a voucher to help pay for a portion of the cost of required course textbooks.
Running Start Students
Running Start is a dual credit program for high school juniors and seniors to enroll in college-level classes tuition-free. Students can earn college credits that count toward both a high school diploma and college degree.
Admission Steps
Running Start Student detailed admission instructions.
New Running Start students should complete all steps to enroll prior to the deadline of the quarter you plan to start. Below is a simplified list of steps to enroll as a Running Start student. Need more details? View the Running Start Student detailed admission instructions.
For questions or assistance enrolling, please contact us any of the following ways:
- Email us at runningstart@highline.edu.
- Call us at (206) 592-3583.
- Visit us on campus in room 226, building 6.
Questions? Contact Us.
Admissions
admissions@highline.edu
(206) 592-3181
Upper lobby of Building 6
Admissions Office Hours
Day |
Hours |
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Monday |
8 – 5 p.m. |
Tuesday |
8 – 6 p.m. |
Wednesday |
8 – 5 p.m. |
Thursday |
8 – 5 p.m. |
Friday |
8 – 2 p.m. |
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