Enroll in Running Start

Complete the Online Application

• Choose "Academic" for Program
• Choose "Undecided" under "Degree or Certificate I am seeking" (unless you know the degree you want)
• Choose "Running Start" under "I will be enrolling as a..."

After you apply, you will receive an email from us with your ctcLink ID. This may take several weeks. You may begin the remaining steps, but you’ll need a ctcLink ID to complete them.

English Placement

Your English placement determines which courses you are eligible to take at the college. You can participate in Running Start with any placement level. We can help you identify courses that will fulfill high school requirements and are appropriate for your placement.

If you assess into ENGL& 101, you are eligible to take a broad range of college-level classes. Depending on your school district, these college classes could satisfy nearly all of your high school requirements.

If you assess below ENGL& 101 (for example, ENGL 099), you can choose from more than 100 courses that can satisfy up to eight high school requirements, depending on your school district.

Choose one of the English placement methods from the table below:

English Placement Method	GPA or Score	English Placement
Overall High School GPA	2.5 or Greater	ENGL& 101
Smarter Balanced Test Score (SBAC)	3 or 4	ENGL& 101
ACT	22 Composite	ENGL& 101
SAT Evidence-Based Reading/Writing	480	ENGL& 101
AP English Language Composition	3 or 4	ENGL& 101 or 102
IB English	4 or 5	ENGL& 101 or 102

Math Placement

If you plan to take a math class or certain sciences, you must receive a math placement.

Choose one of the following math placement methods:

• Final grade from most recent high school math class
• SBA Math Score
• IB Math Score
• PSAT/SAT Test Score
• AP Math Test Score

Follow the links for each method to understand how you will be placed based on your grades or scores.

Email testingcenter@edmonds.edu with the following:

1. A scan or screenshot of your transcript or test scores (unofficial copies are acceptable),
2. a copy of any photo ID, and
3. your ctcLink ID number.

If you are unable to use one of these alternative placement options, you will need to take the Edmonds College Math Placement Test. Contact testingcenter@edmonds.edu to take the assessment. Preparatory materials are available.

Print out a copy of the New Student Worksheet and follow instructions.

Print out the Parent/Guardian Agreement. You and a parent must carefully read this agreement and sign.

Bring your completed New Student Worksheet and Parent/Guardian agreement to your meeting. Complete the Enrollment Verification Form and have your counselor sign it

Email the Parent/Guardian Agreement, New Student Worksheet, and Enrollment Verification Form  to runningstart@edmonds.edu. 

ctcLink   Triton ID

You will receive an email with instructions from our office when you have completed the enrollment process.

Visit the Bookstore

If you have a fee waiver, contact us to learn how to use your textbook credit.

Make payments, enroll in a payment plan, and view your balance in ctcLink. The deadline for Running Start students is the first day of the quarter. Email the cashiersoffice@edmonds.edu with questions.

Advising Information

All Running Start students are encouraged to choose a pathway for their journey at Edmonds. 

EdPass Information

If you’re attending classes in person, you’ll need an EdPass to get a parking pass or bus pass, check out books from the library, print on campus, and load money for campus use. Visit Alderwood Hall 104 to get your EdPass.

Visit Safety and Security in Woodway Hall 214 to get your parking permit.

If you have an Individualized Education Plan (IEP) or 504 Plan at your high school, complete a New Student Access Form.