Students
Current Students: You can schedule an appointment with your advisor by logging into Starfish, or calling us at (206) 934-6478. For general questions contact RunningStart.South@seattlecolleges.edu.
Please refer to our Virtual Assistance page for the most up to date information about how to access other Student Services.
Incoming Students
What to Expect
Once you've been accepted into the Running Start program, you will be contacted via email to schedule a one-on-one appointment with an advisor to complete your first quarter registration and discuss resources as a new student at South Seattle College.
You will also be required to complete an online New Student Orientation. This orientation is for newly enrolled Running Start students and will be available a couple weeks prior to the start of your first quarter. You will be able to access this Canvas course the whole time you are a student at South. This course provides a wealth of information such as the returning student registration process, campus resources, study skills tips, and so much more.
How to Be Successful
- Meet with an advisor to learn more about degrees, course selection and requirements for your desired major.
- Complete the new student orientation before the start of your first quarter of college.
- Keep your parents or guardians and family members involved. Let them know about classes you are taking, share what you are learning, and reach out for advice when you need help.
- You will be required to meet with your high school counselor prior to registering every quarter to complete the Enrollment Verification Form (EVF) The EVF must be signed by you, your high school counselor, and a parent/guardian. It is helpful to do this well ahead of the time that registration opens to ensure you can register for the classes you want/need.
- Our academic calendar is a great page to bookmark, as it includes important dates such as, when registration opens each quarter.
If you aren't sure what your next steps should be, check our Get Started page for more information about the enrollment process.
Current Students
For our returning students, there are still active steps for you to take to ensure your success in Running Start!
How to Be Successful
- We strongly recommend you meet with an advisor to discuss class registration every quarter to ensure you are taking the correct classes for your high school graduation requirements and degree completion at South.
- You must submit a signed and completed Enrollment Verification Form (EVF) every quarter (we highly recommend doing this before registrations opens). The EVF must be signed by you, your high school counselor, and a parent/guardian.
- Completed EVFs can be emailed to RunningStart.South@seattlecolleges.edu or you can drop off a paper copy in the Advising Center/Running Start Office in the Robert Smith Building (RSB 02).
- Our academic calendar is a great page to bookmark, as it includes important dates such as, when registration opens each quarter.
- Once you have registered for classes, pay your class fees within 7 business days (fees will be waived for students eligible for free/reduced lunch at their high school).
- Your high school awards your diploma, so it is essential you communicate with your high school counselor regularly to ensure you have met high school graduation requirements.
Accommodations
Students needing reasonable accommodations provided by an IEP or 504 plan must contact the Access Services office at the college.
Disability Services may be reached by email or phone:
- access.south@seattlecolleges.edu
- 206.934.5137