Running Start

Participating in the Running Start program allows Running Start students the opportunity to take a wide range of courses from CWU faculty and gain the experience of a traditional college student while also enjoying the support of their family, high school, and local community. Students may enroll simultaneously in high school and college courses, or exclusively in college courses.

Running Start is available to local high school students at the main campus in Ellensburg, at CWU Sammamish, and online. Please explore our website to see if Running Start at Central Washington University is right for you.

If you have questions, please feel free to reach out to us at RunningStart3@cwu.edu or call us at 509-963-1351 (Ellensburg campus) or 425-392-2110 (Sammamish campus). You are also welcome to stop by our offices in Ellensburg (Hebeler Hall, Room 101) or Sammamish (main office).

• Admissions & Testing Information
• Attend a CWU Running Start Information Session in Ellensburg or Sammamish
• Homeschool Students
• Benefits & Things to Keep in Mind
• Running Start Advising

Upcoming Important Application Dates

• Fall 2023 applications will be accepted from February 1, 2023 - September 13, 2023.
  • Fall advising will take place in May for admitted students. The Running Start office will notify admitted students when it is time to schedule advising.

We encourage all students to apply and complete any required testing early.