Getting Started
Running StartGetting Started
Running StartGetting Started
Running StartRunning Start at Skagit Valley College
Review the Running Start Steps Below, or Download the PDF Version
Running Start Information Sessions are offered monthly. Please sign up for a session online.
Establish Placement
Complete the Running Start Enrollment Verification Form
Download Running Start Enrollment Verification Form
Activating Student ctcLink Account
Student must activate their student ctcLink account prior to enrollment. Click here for visual guides.
Attend A Registration Event
PLEASE NOTE: you need to have your completed and signed Running Start Enrollment Verification Form in order to register for classes (see Step 3 on this list).
New Student Orientation is a registration event on campus at SVC or on zoom. At a New Student Orientation, you can register for classes, take a campus tour and learn about resources available to SVC students.
We also offer registration events at local high schools. Check with your high school guidance office to see if we have one scheduled at your school.
Activate Your SVC Email Account
Submit a Residency Information Update Form to Enrollment Services
You can download the form here. Please fill it out, sign it and return it to [email protected].
Admissions Resource Videos
Step by Step SVC’s Admissions Videos / Videos paso a paso sobre procesos de Admisiones en SVC
Click on the links below to find step by step videos designed to help you navigate through the Intake process:
View Videos
Admissions and State Application Videos– How to complete your Online Admissions Application in ctcLink/ Video paso a paso de como completar su aplicación de admisiones en ctclink
How to activate your ctclink account/ Como activar su cuenta en ctclink
COVID-19 Attestation help videos available in English and Spanish/ Videos sobre como completar el proceso de atestación de su vacuna de COVID19
If you have additional questions about any of the steps of your intake process, please contact [email protected] or by phone at 360.416.7600.
Office Hours
Mount Vernon Campus
Mon – Thu: 8am – 5:30pm
Fri: 8am – Noon
Whidbey Island Campus
Mon – Wed: 8am – 5pm
Thur: 8am – 6:30pm
Fri: 8am – Noon
South Whidbey Center
Mon and Wed: 2:30pm – 5:45pm
Tuey: 11:30am – 6:30pm
Thu: 11:30am – 5:45pm
Fri: Closed
San Juan Center
Mon – Thu: 8:30am – 5pm
Fri: Closed