030216 Running Start at Olympic College Benefits Considerations

03/02/16 Running Start at Olympic College

Benefits & Considerations • Benefits – – – Save college tuition and time towards a college degree Experience a diverse learning environment Are “regular” college students Receive outstanding instruction Can transfer credits and earn an associate degree • Considerations – – – Classes cover more material in depth at a faster rate Transportation and scheduling challenges Students may miss high school friends and activities Grades are permanent record Adult atmosphere

College Expectations • Prepare for, attend actively participate in classes • Be responsible for academic course work • Be self motivated • Conduct self as a responsible adult • Use campus services and ask for help when needed • Keep in touch with the high school • Prepare an educational plan

Program Options • University Transfer • Preparation for transfer to four-year colleges as a junior • Completion of lower division general education requirements – Associate of Arts (AA)/Direct Transfer Agreement (DTA) – Associate of Science (AS-T) – Major-Related Program (MRP) • Professional Technical • Training and skills development to prepare for work • Some competitive or restricted admission – Associate in Applied Science (AAS)/Technical Arts (ATA) – Certificates and Certifications

4 -Year Degree Options Close to Home • OC partnerships: – – – Western Washington University Washington State University Western Governors University Old Dominion University Brandman University • OC Bachelor Degrees: – Bachelors of Science, Nursing – Bachelors of Applied Science, Information Systems – Bachelors of Applied Science, Organizational Leadership and Technical Management

Schedule Options • Delivery (face to face, online, hybrid) • Schedule (day, evening, weekend, 1 -5 x/week) • Locations (Bremerton, Poulsbo, Shelton) • Enrollment (Full-time, part-time, one year or two years) – Juniors eligible for 2 years, 6 quarters, a maximum of 90 credits – Seniors eligible for 1 year, 3 quarters, a maximum of 45 credits – Part-time students cannot extend their eligibility or carry credits forward – Can start part-time or full-time and increase or decrease credits following quarter or school year

Credits and Equivalency • A full-time RS student can earn up to 9 HS credits per year • HS counselors work with students to relay which OC classes are equivalent to specific HS requirements • 5 college credits = 1 high school credit • In general: *College credit eligibility is based on actual minutes enrolled at the high school

Running Start Costs & Funding • Tuition is free for up to 15 credits per quarter (fall, winter, spring) – College-level courses numbered 100 and above • Students/families need to plan to pay for: – Fees (Student Service, Technology, Security & other class fees) – Textbooks and supplies – Transportation • Assistance is available for low-income families – Running Start Tuition and Fee Waiver • Fees and Excess Tuition Costs – Running Start Textbook Library • Textbook Rentals

Application Steps 1. Complete an OC Application for admission. You will receive an OC Student ID number.

Application Steps 2. Schedule the Accuplacer assessment online – $20 fee (each session) – Reading Comprehension, Sentence Skills and math • Test Tips: – Utilize test prep sites • www. accuplacer. collegeboard. org • www. freeaccuplacerpractice. com – Take all subjects • Secure prerequisite scores – Review don’t cram – Consider waiting to test

Application Steps 3. Submit Application Packet to the Running Start Office including: a. b. c. d. Running Start Application Accuplacer scores High school transcript (and appeal letter if GPA is below 2. 5) Student & Parent Agreement form • You will be notified by email of eligibility & next steps… – – Online tutorial Appointments with counselors & advisors Registration New Student Orientation

2016 Timeline • January/February: Apply online, prep for the assessment test and compile application materials • March 23: Attend the OC RS Info Session • April: Take the Accuplacer test • May 1: Submit your Running Start application materials • Mid May: Meet with HS counselor and Running Start advisor • June 10: Register for classes • Early September: Attend Running Start New Student Orientation • September 19 (TBD): Start classes!

Get Involved! • Recreation Activities • Music, Drama and Media (e. g. Vocal Jazz) • Associated Students of Olympic College (ASOC) • Phi Theta Kappa • Multicultural Services Center • Student Clubs – Department/discipline related – Hobbies/special interest – Cultural/identity based

Questions? Office Contact: Running Start & High School Outreach Email: Running. Start@olympic. edu Web: www. olympic. edu/runningstart Phone: 360 -475 -7646 Fax: 360 -475 -7643 THANK YOU!

JAMIE FLICK PROGRAM COORDINATOR RUNNING START & HIGH SCHOOL OUTREACH OLYMPIC COLLEGE 360. 475. 7648 HSS 208 1600 CHESTER AVENUE BREMERTON, WA 98337 03/02/16 Running Start at Olympic College Click to edit Master subtitle style