Whatcom Community College

Name: Running Start Book Loan Priority Deadline - Summer 2024
Start: 2024-06-10
End: 2024-06-10

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Begin your studies online in your home country or on-campus in the U.S.

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Important Dates

Admission deadlines, first day of classes, orientation and arrival.
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Costs & Payments

An exceptional education, beautiful campus and facilities and excellent student support and resources at an affordable price.
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Programs of Study

Earn credits or a degree towards transferring to a four year university, complete your high school diploma or improve your English language skills.
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University Transfer

Whatcom’s most popular program is the university transfer program. The Associate in Arts and Sciences degree is designed for students who plan to transfer to a four-year university to complete their bachelor’s degree. Whatcom’s International Programs staff are experts in advising students on transfer to top universities throughout the U.S.
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International High School Completion Program

Earn a WA state high school diploma and an associate degree (university transfer) at the same time.
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Housing Information

Students 17 years and older can live in on-campus housing in a state-of-the art residential facility. Students under 17 are required to live with local homestay families.
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All Running Start students are responsible for finding their own textbooks for WCC classes. For details, see this document.
Some students may qualify to be loaned textbooks at no cost for the duration of the quarter. Supplies are limited. Awards are based on financial need and academic merit. Apply using this form, or by emailing rstart@whatcom.edu

If you want books in time for the first day of the Quarter, you must apply early, at least 2 weeks before the start of the quarter.
Late applications will be accepted. However, if you apply late, your books might not be ready until after classes have started. Late applications may take up to 10 business days to be processed.