All public and private colleges in Washington accept college-level academic Running Start credits in a manner consistent with standard transfer equivalency policies. In most cases, credits will transfer.

Generally, students who complete college credit while in high school will apply to four-year colleges and universities as freshmen, and they will receive transfer credit after being admitted to the college. Students must complete the freshmen application requirements including taking the SAT or ACT test, and completing the core high school requirements.

 
­ A student who completes an Associate of Arts degree at a community college in Washington will have satisfied, in most cases, all of the general university requirements for the first two years at the public universities in Washington. This is also true for most of the private colleges in the state. Please see an advisor or talk with the transfer school to confirm you have met other requirements. Transfer students with an A.A. degree can usually begin work in their major when they transfer.

­ Students should find out about specific requirements for admission into individual major departments (School of Engineering, School of Business, etc.) and other specialized departmental requirements. In some majors, e.g. Engineering, it is not possible to meet all the departmental requirements and earn an A.A. degree in two years. In cases like these, it may be more advantageous to meet the departmental requirements rather than the A.A. degree requirements.

­ Even though YVCC has transfer agreements, it is always advisable to work closely with the four-year colleges and universities for a successful transfer.

A few private colleges do not allow students to receive transfer credit for college classes that were used toward high school graduation requirements. Always check transfer policies carefully and ask a Running Start advisor for help if you have questions.

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