Future/New Running Start Students

Requirements are the same for new Running Start students and Running Start transfer students from another community college. All prospective students must submit the Running Start online application and satisfy all the requirements below:

• Students must be high school juniors or seniors.
• Students must be enrolled in a Washington state public high school or school district.
• Students must have placement in both English and Math.

Second-year seniors can also participate in Running Start if they were part of the program the previous year, but they can only take courses required for their high school graduation. Running Start seniors are limited to 45 college credits tuition-free. If a Running Start senior returns as a second-year senior, their previously attempted credits will count toward the 45-credit limit

STEP 1: Submit the EvCC Running Start online application through our Online Admissions Application Portal.

Note for Current EvCC Students: On the Online Admissions Application webpage, click the "Log in" button to enter your ctcLink username and password to create and submit a Running Start application.

View our step-by-step How to Apply to the EvCC Running Start Program guide (Google Slides).

• Select Everett Community College as your intended college. 
• Select Running Start student. 
• Select Academic or Professional-Technical as your intended program. It is okay if you are not intending to seek a degree from EvCC. This will ensure you are assigned a faculty advisor while you are an EvCC student. 
• Select your intended start term (quarter). Only select Summer if you plan to take Summer Running Start classes before the Fall quarter.
• Select a degree, or choose Academic Transfer DTA as your intended degree if you're unsure.

The high school information section of the online application. 

• Search for your high school by typing the name. Make sure the County, State, and City information matches your high school's. Once you select your high school, the address information will auto-populate. 
• For attendance dates, you will need to indicate the attended from date at the high school (ex. September 1 is recommended), and the attended to date will be the date you graduate from high school (ex. June 30, 2025). 
• Select your current high school grade as your high school completion status. If you are a high school senior, you will select High School Diploma. The online application does not have an option for 12th grade, so you MUST select High School Diploma if you are a current 12th-grade student. 

Once your Running Start application is processed, you will receive an email with your ctcLink student ID number and the next steps on completing placement. 

STEP 2: Submit the EvCC Placement Form.

EvCC Running Start students must have placement in English and Math. However, it does not have to be college-level (100 level and above) placement. 

You will need a copy of your high school transcript for placement evaluation. If you are applying for the Fall quarter, you will also need a copy of your school progress report card or letter from your high school Math instructor indicating your current second-semester grade.

Get a copy of your transcript and attach it to the EvCC Placement Form for evaluation. 

If you have met our placement requirements, you will receive an email letting you know that you have been admitted to the EvCC Running Start program and your next steps for completing the enrollment process.

If you do not meet our placement requirements, you will receive an email asking you for additional documentation for placement.

STEP 3: Activate Your ctcLink Account

ctcLink is a mobile-friendly self-service portal where students can access registration, grades, academic progress, finances, and much more. All new students must activate their ctcLink accounts before logging in for the first time. This is a one-time process. If you have already activated your ctcLink account, skip this step.

• Follow and complete all the steps on the How to Activate ctcLink account page to activate your account.

Upon admission to the Running Start program at EvCC, the following steps need to be completed to register for classes.

STEP 1: Meet with your high school counselor and complete the Running Start Enrollment Verification Form.

• Schedule an appointment with your high school counselor to complete the Running Start Enrollment Verification Form (RSEVF).
• It's recommended that the RESVF be completed before meeting with an EvCC Entry Advisor.
• The RSEVF needs to be submitted every quarter in order to register for classes. You can submit the form either by emailing it to runningstart@everettcc.edu or by turning it in in person at PSU 201. If you’re emailing the form and don’t have access to a scanner, take a clear photo from directly above the document to ensure all information is readable.
• Make sure to submit the form at least 7 business days before your registration date. A registration hold will remain on your account until the Running Start staff processes your form.
  • 2024 - 2025 Running Start Enrollment Verification Form (RSEVF - Spring 2025)  
  • 2025 - 2026 Running Start Enrollment Verification Form (RSEVF - Fall 2025 - Spring 2026)  
  • Summer 2025 Running Start Enrollment Verification Form (RSEVF) 

STEP 2: Complete mandatory Entry Advising.

• All new students are required to meet with an Entry Advisor, regardless of their intended program. Placement must be completed before this meeting.
• Drop-in entry advising can be done in person or online with the Advising Center. The registration hold will be removed within 1-2 business days after completion.

STEP 3: Register for classes online in ctcLink.

• Log in to your ctcLink account, search for the classes, and register.
• For step-by-step instructions, check out the “How to register” resources at the bottom of the Class Schedule page

STEP 4: Make payment - Payment is due by the posted due dates, or within 2 business days if the tuition due date has already passed.

Running Start is a tuition-free program, but students are still responsible for:

• Class fees
• Student fees

If you do any of the following, you will also need to pay tuition out of pocket:

• Exceed the number of college credits listed on your Running Start Enrollment Verification Form (RSEVF)
• Register for courses below the 100 level

Check Your Balance

You can view your quarterly balance in your ctcLink account:

1. Log in to ctcLink
2. Go to the Student Homepage
3. Click on the “Financial Account” tile
4. View your Account Balance

Payment Options:

• Pay online: You can make the payment online by following the steps on this link: How to Make Payment on ctcLink
• Pay by phone: Call the Cashier's Office at 425-388-9225 to pay by credit or debit card.  
• Pay by check: Send a check with a note of your EvCC Student ID Number and full name to:
  • Everett Community College
    ATTN: Cashier's Office, MS-12
    2000 Tower Street
    Everett, WA 98201
  • Please allow extra time for mail delivery, and email cashier@everettcc.edu to let them know you’ve sent your payment so they can watch for your check.
• Set up a Payment Plan: The payment plan gives you more time to pay your tuition and/or fees to Everett Community College.  Set up a Payment Plan by following the steps here on How to Set Up a Payment Plan.
• Submit the Running Start Fee Waiver Request Form (for students who meet the fee waiver requirements): Complete the Running Start Fee Waiver Request Form and email it to runningstart@everettcc.edu by the 10th day of the quarter, along with one of the required documents listed on the form.

*IMPORTANT UPDATE: Running Start has updated its registration requirements: Student Online Orientation is now recommended, but not required. For those who wish to complete the Student Orientation, please ensure you have your ctcLink ID number and visit the Student Orientation page.

As a Running Start Student at EvCC, you have access to student services and resources.

• Advising Center - Get support with academic advising during your first quarter! They offer both in-person and virtual services to help you get started.
• Cascade Learning Resource Center (CLRC) - The newest building across the street from the main campus on Broadway is packed with resources! It’s home to the EvCC Library, Tutoring Center, Writing Center, Russell Day Gallery, computer labs, study rooms, and plenty of cozy nooks for studying!
• Center for Disability Services (CDS) - The Center for Disability Services (CDS) office at Everett Community College provides a variety of accommodations for students with disabilities and academic barriers.
• Counseling and Student Success (CSS) - Counseling & Student Success (CSS) provides free, short-term academic, career, and personal counseling for currently enrolled students. The professional counselors offer supportive, holistic guidance to help you succeed in college and beyond.
• Diversity and Equity Center (D&E) - The Diversity & Equity Center (D&E) is a welcoming space for underrepresented students to connect, get support, and access resources through events, clubs, and campus programs.
• EvCC Food Pantry - A free, student-led service available to EvCC students and employees experiencing food insecurity. Currently located in Whitehorse (WHI) 290.
• EvCC Connect - EvCC Connect offers support services, guiding former foster youth and unaccompanied homeless youth in their journey of completing a post-secondary education.
• Mathematics, Engineering, Science Achievement (MESA) Program - MESA offers extra support, like tutoring, academic advising, and transfer planning, for students planning to transfer to a 4-year college or university to earn a STEM degree. To participate, students must meet program eligibility requirements.
• Open Computer Lab - The Olympus Hall open computer lab, located in room 127, is available to all currently enrolled students. Access to the lab will be on a first-come, first-served basis.
• Pride Center - Support and resources for LGBTQ+ students, offered in collaboration with Student Life, the Diversity & Equity Center, Triangle Alliance, and Safe Zone.
• Student LIFE - The Office for Student LIFE focuses on student leadership, engagement, and fun, inclusive activities, providing programs that support educational, cultural, and personal growth to enhance the overall student experience.
• Tech HUB - The TechHUB window is a place for students and staff to come get one-on-one technology help, diagnosis, and hopefully a fast resolution. Help with your EvCC or ctcLink account?  Have questions about Google Workspace or Microsoft Office 365? Visit the Tech HUB on the second floor of Shuksan (SHUK) Hall.
• Tech Lounge - The most comfortable computer space on campus! It is user-friendly with comfortable seating and surfaces that invite one to use the charging ports for different devices for individual use. Along with some desktop stations, students have access to a Jam board and 2 collaborative stations for working with other students on group projects. Visit the Tech Lounge in Shuksan Hall (SHUK) 231.
• Tutoring Center - The Tutoring Center offers online academic and tutorial support in many subjects, with in-person tutoring also available. We strongly encourage students to use tutoring services if they want to review course materials, improve study skills and time management, manage course content, or become more independent learners.
• Writing Center - The Writing Center offers FREE help with all types of writing—essays, papers, lab reports, discussion posts, and more. They also assist with scholarship and university applications, resumes, and cover letters. If it involves writing, they're here to help!