The Running Start program offered through Spokane Falls Community College enables eligible high school students who seek expanded educational challenges to enroll simultaneously in high school and college classes, or solely in college classes, for the purpose of earning credit awarded both by the high school district and by the college. Classes taken at SFCC as part of the Running Start program must be at college level (numbered 100 and above).

• Click for a Running Start Overview Macromedia Flash presentation
• Or use the Frequently Asked Questions pages (left menu) for detailed information.
• If you have further questions please contact us (see below).
• You may also Make an appointment for your Running Start Seminar.

Contact Information

• Contact the Running Start high school counselor at your student's school.
• You may also contact Barb Hahto at SFCC:

  E-mail:	barbha@spokanefalls.edu
  Phone:	(509) 533-3524

Pros and Cons of the Running Start Program

Parents and students should give careful consideration to the appropriateness of this program before enrolling. High school and college advisors are available to meet with parents and students to discuss the program as one of several options students have for the completion of high school.

• See the Is Running Start For You? page for more information.
• See the College Vs. High School Classes page for a detailed comparison between the two environments.