Dual Credit Quiz: EvCC locations

You answered that you want to earn college credit at EvCC's main campus in Everett or Ocean Research College Academy at the Port of Everett. Here are some options for you!

Running Start 

High school juniors and seniors can take any college-level class at EvCC tuition-free. Credits earned through Running Start may be used to meet both high school and college requirements.

  • Eligible Students: 11th-12th grade
  • Location: EvCC's main campus in Everett and online
  • Cost: 1-15 credits tuition-free for college-level courses; student pays for textbooks, fees, and transportation
  • Courses: Academic transfer and professional/technical courses
  • Schedule: Fall, Winter, and Spring quarter (10 weeks)
  • Placement: Math and English placement, but does not need to be college-level placement
  • Application Process: Submit the Running Start online application with the required documentation 
  • Contact: RunningStart@everettcc.edu 

Ocean Research College Academy (ORCA)

ORCA is a full-time Running Start option for high school juniors and seniors. It’s the only program in the country where high school students conduct college-level original oceanography research - and get to use a research boat. Students can earn up to two years of tuition-free college credit while completing high school.

  • Eligible Students: Running Start students
  • Location: ORCA at the Port of Everett
  • Cost: 15 credits tuition-free for college-level courses; student pays for textbooks, fees, and transportation
  • Courses: Academic transfer courses
  • Schedule: Fall, Winter, and Spring quarter (10 weeks)
  • Placement: English and math placement (does not need to be college-level placement) and a potential face-to-face meeting
  • Application Process: Submit the Running Start and ORCA online applications by May 1. The ORCA program accepts students once per year for Fall quarter admissions
  • Contact: ORCA@everettcc.edu

Underage Admissions and SummerSmart

Middle and high school students can earn college credit year-round at EvCC through a special underage admissions process for students not yet eligible for Running Start. The SummerSmart program allows students younger than 17 to take college courses during the Summer quarter. 

  • Eligible Students: Middle and high school students
  • Location: EvCC's main campus in Everett and online
  • Cost: Full tuition, fees, textbooks, and transportation
  • Courses: Academic transfer and professional/technical courses
  • Schedule: Fall, Winter, Spring, and Summer quarters (8-10 weeks)
  • Placement: Must meet class prerequisites
  • Application Process: Submit the EvCC general application and follow the underage admissions process.
  • Contact: RunningStart@everettcc.edu