Getting Started
Running StartGetting Started
Running StartGetting Started
Running Start
Running Start at Skagit Valley College
Review the Running Start Steps Below, or Download the PDF Version
Running Start Checklist
Apply for Admission
Application Portal & Supplement
Once your admissions application has been processed, you will receive an email to the email account you entered on your application. This email will invite you to sign into the SVC application portal and complete your SVC Application Supplement. This questionnaire will help us learn more about your goals. If you cannot find your email, please check your junk/spam inbox or call us to ensure we have the proper email address on file.
When asked "What goal do you want to accomplish at Skagit Valley College?" you must choose "Enroll in Running Start." You will have the opportunity later in the supplement to designate if you are also seeking a degree. Once you complete the application supplement, you will be able to log back into the SVC Supplement Application Portal to view your progress in the enrollment process and learn about your next steps.
Establish Placement
Complete the Running Start Enrollment Verification Form
Advising & Registration
Please note that the registration appointment is NOT the advising appointment. Students must sign up for and attend an SVC Take-Off Group Advising before they may register for classes.
Create Your MySVC Account
After you complete the application supplement, an SVC student email account will be created for you. Please note that it can take up to 1 hour after submitting your application supplement for your SVC account to process. If you cannot set up your account right away, please try again a few hours later. You will not have an SVC account created until you complete the application supplement.
You will receive an email with your Student ID number (SID) and your PIN number to set up your account.
Complete Cardinal Pre-Flight Orientation
The Cardinal Pre-Flight Online Orientation is hosted on the SVC Canvas site. It will take approximately 1 hour to complete and can be accessed from any computer, tablet or smartphone with internet access.
Use your username and password to your MySVC account. If you are accessing the online orientation from your phone, you may consider downloading the Canvas app.
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