High School Programs
Running Start
If you're an eligible high school junior or senior, apply for Cascadia’s Running Start Program to earn college credit tuition free while you fulfill Washington State high school graduation requirements. Running Start lets you complete up to 2 years of college while you're still in high school.
Underage Student Admission
Under exceptional circumstances, Cascadia may admit students 16-17 years of age who are not in the Running Start program. In your first quarter, you can enroll in only one 5-credit course. After your first quarter, Cascadia will do an evaluation to determine whether you may enroll in additional courses.
Cascadia cannot guarantee you the class you request in your application. It may be full, or it may be cancelled.
To apply, see Underage Student Admission
Tech Prep
Tech Prep lets you earn free college credit for certain professional/technical (vocational) courses you complete in high school.
Classes you can take
Cascadia currently offers 12 courses for credit through local high schools. The courses are taught by the high school teachers at your high school. To earn college credit for these classes, you must register for the course through Tech Prep and earn a grade of B or higher. Registration must occur before you complete the course. To find out which Tech Prep classes Cascadia offers at your school, ask your school’s vocational counselor or see the lists of dual-credit courses on the College Credit and Careers Network website.
How to Register
To enroll in Tech Prep, see Tech Prep: How to Register
The Tech Prep Program
The Tech Prep program is managed by the College Credit and Careers Network, which coordinates Tech Prep credit for 9 school districts and 4 community colleges in the area.
Cascadia in the High School
Cascadia in the High School (CiHS) is a dual enrollment program that allows high school students (9th grade or higher) the opportunity to earn college credits by taking college level classes at your high school.
In order to qualify you must be enrolled in a participating high school and meet specific course requirements and prerequisites. The classes are taught by a high school instructor who has been approved by the college.
2023-24 information will be posted in September.
Teachers / High Schools
Students / Parents
Registration Fee
There will be no cost student registration of CIHS courses in 2023-24.
Requests for withdrawal must be made in writing to the college. Only the student can request a withdrawal. Students can send their request to CIHS@cascadia.edu
Transcripts
A Cascadia transcript will be generated and available after the course has been completed and grades have been submitted by the instructor.
More information about requesting your Cascadia Transcript.
Student Rights and Responsibilities
Students taking Cascadia in the High School courses are subject to the same student conduct and policies that on campus students must follow. These policies outline acceptable conduct, academic integrity, honesty and plagiarism. See the student handbook to view the list of policies.
Questions
If you have questions about the Cascadia in the High School program, please send a message to CIHS@cascadia.edu
Adult High School Completion
Cascadia offers a high school completion program for adults (anyone 18 and over by the first day of the quarter) who want to complete requirements to earn a high school diploma.