Attend a Virtual Running Start Information Night to learn more about the Running Start program at Clark College!   

About this event: These optional information sessions are for students and their supporters who want to know more about beginning the Running Start program in the 2025-2026 school year. Attendees will learn about eligibility, cost, enrollment steps, placement options, tips for academic planning, transferring after Running Start, and Clark student life and student support resources. During the webinar, attendees will be able to ask any questions they may have about Running Start, and we will also hear from a current Clark College student about their experience!   

What is Running Start? The Running Start program allows high school juniors and seniors to earn college credits while completing their high school education—saving students money while advancing their education. Students are able to attend college, at minimal cost, while still living at home as a high school student.  

2025 Virtual Running Start Information Night Dates (All nights are optional and provide the same information): 

• Tuesday, February 25th from 6-7:30pm 

• Wednesday, March 12th from 6-7:30pm 

• Wednesday, April 9th from 6-7:30pm 

• Thursday, April 24th from 6-7:30pm 

Location: Zoom Webinar  

Register online to attend and you will receive a link to the Zoom webinar and reminders as the meeting approaches. Email start@clark.edu with questions regarding the meetings.  

Live language interpretation in Russian and Spanish is available at each event as well as live captioning in English.  

If you need an accommodation due to a disability in order to fully participate in this event, you should contact Clark College’s Disability Access Center Office at 360-992-2314 or 360-992-0901 VP, as soon as possible.  You can find more information about Running Start at www.clark.edu/runningstart  

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Earn Credit Via Challenge Exam

The high school credit challenge exam is available to 8-12 grade students once a year in the month of April. High school credit can be earned by challenging certain high school courses by taking a challenge exam in Algebra I, Geometry, English 9, English 10, Biology, and Washington State History.

The location to challenge exams will be at the Prairie High School Media Center. Please choose a date/time and indicate the course(s) you wish to challenge. Each exam is for 0.5 credit (one semester). More than one course may be challenged, but you must select a different date/time for each course.

Students must register no later than March 28, 2025.

English, Russian & Spanish Applications