Dual Credit for High Schoolers

Dual Credit Programs at Walla Walla Community College

Get a head start on college and save money by enrolling in a dual credit program. Dual credit programs allow high school students to earn both high school and college credits in the same course, at the same time. Click on the programs below to learn more and use the chart to compare the different dual credit programs.

College in the High School

Join WWCC’s College in the High School program to earn high school graduation and college credits simultaneously on your high school campus.

CTE Dual Credit

WWCC’s CTE Dual Credit Program allows high school students to earn free college credits for industry certification or a degree while in high school.

Running Start

Running Start offers academically qualified high school juniors and seniors the chance to attend Walla Walla Community College, earn college credits, and fulfill high school graduation requirements tuition-free.

Dual Credit Options

	College in the High School	CTE Dual Credit	Running Start
Goal	Earn college credit while in high school.	Graduate high school with college credits toward a professional/technical degree program.	Graduate high school with an AA degree or earn some college credits.
Eligible Grades	9-12	9-12	11-12
Location of Courses	High School	High School or Skills Center	WWCC Campus
Cost to Students and Families	No Cost	No cost	Students are responsible for transportation, fees & books. Tuition is covered by Running Start. Fee waivers are available for low-income students.
Grades	The grade a student earns in a College in the High School class will go on their permanent college transcript unless they choose not to take the class for college credit (decided at beginning of school year).	Students only earn college credit if they receive a grade of “B“ or better. Student can request transcription of credit after final grades posted.	The grade a student earns in a Running Start class will go on their permanent college transcript.