Events


On-campus and virtual events to welcome, inform and celebrate Running Start students!

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Whether you’re familiar with Running Start or it’s something new to you and your family, we’re here to answer your questions and help you plan!

Consider attending one of the virtual events listed below or exploring our website for more information.

If you have any questions or need accommodations, please contact runningstart@ewu.edu or 509.359.6155.

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Prospective and Incoming Students

Campus Tours

Join Andy on Mondays, Wednesdays or Fridays at 11 am or 2 pm for a campus tour and meet and greet. Have all your Running Start questions answered, learn about next steps, or inquire about your application status.

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Every Wednesday

Weekly Application and Program Questions

Prospective students and families are encouraged to drop into the Zoom Q&A with Program Specialist, Andy Aldaco, from 1-2 p.m. to ask questions about the Running Start application and program.

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Upcoming Events

Welcome Day and Campus Overview

We’re excited to welcome incoming Running Start students as they prepare for their first year at EWU. Running Start Welcome Day offers Onboarding and Registration where student will receive sign up information for Academic Advising to make a smooth transition to Running Start at EWU. The event is free and guests are welcome!

Contact the Running Start team for event details and registration.

Graduating Seniors

April 11 from 3:30-4:30 p.m.

Running Start to CAAR Handoff – 2024

Please join us to help make the transition from Running Start to CAAR (Center for Academic Advising and Retention). The event takes place on April 11 from 3:30-4:30 p.m. on Zoom.

  • Admissions will be on hand to recap the steps to being admitted, confirming your admission and paying your confirmation fee.
  • CAAR (undergraduate advising) will explain how undergraduate advising will continue, how to declare your major, and how to register for a registration & onboarding session.

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May 22 from 5-7 p.m.

Running Start Graduation Ceremony

Celebrate the hard work and accomplishments of the Class of 2024 as they graduate from high school and EWU Running Start. Graduating seniors and their guests will enjoy an evening of light refreshments and a graduation ceremony.

Agenda

5:00 p.m. –  Check-in and Refreshments
5:30 – 6:30 p.m. – Graduation Ceremony
6:30 – 7:00 p.m. – Refreshments & Photo Opportunities

Please RSVP by Wednesday, May 15, 2024

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Explore

Want to explore on your own? The following resources will help you get a better idea of what Running Start at EWU is like:

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