The Running Start Program

Submit your free Application for Admission.

• Please complete all sections below - A, B, and C.

A. Application

• When submitting application below, please use a personal email that is not a high school email.

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• After your application is submitted, you will receive an email with your CCRI ID number.
• This will provide a way for you to register for the ACCUPLACER test.

B. Running Start Enrollment Form

• To be completed by student and parent/guardian.

Enrollment Form

C. Running Start Authorization Form

• To be completed by high school representative.
• Discuss course options with your high school counselor. For homeschooled students, the student and parent/guardian determine course selection with approval from the high school superintendent. 

Authorization Form

Course Placement

• If not submitting qualifying PSAT/SAT scores, schedule to take the ACCUPLACER Placement test. Readiness at the college level in reading, writing and math is required, and is one of the main components of acceptance into the program. To schedule ACCUPLACER email your request to accuplacer@ccri.edu please include the following:
• Name
• CCRI ID number
• Date of Birth
• Email
• Cell number

NOTE: High School Transcripts and PSAT/SAT Test Scores email to: dualenroll@ccri.edu 

For questions or assistance, email dualenroll@ccri.edu. In your email, please include:

• Name
• CCRI ID number (if available)
• Date of Birth
• Email
• Cell number.

ACCESS YOUR ACCOUNT

• You need a CCRI username and access to the personal email address or cell phone number you provided on your application.
• Your CCRI ID number, username, and CCRI email address can be found in the acceptance email sent to the personal email address provided on your application. 

Your CCRI ID number, username and email address can also be looked up here.  [Directions]

Once you have your username, follow these 3 steps to set your password:

1. Go to the CCRI Homepage and click on the Reset Forgotten Password link at the bottom of the page.
2. Enter your CCRI Username, then click Next
3. Follow the on-screen prompts to set a secure password (a verification code can be sent to either the personal email address or mobile phone number you provided on your application)

KEEP YOUR ACCOUNT SAFE

Once you set up your password, set-up your second authentication by following the 5 Steps below. Make sure to have your mobile device ready.

1. Go to the Secure Login page and click For Students under the Login to Office 365
2. Enter your username and new password.
3. When prompted to set up Microsoft Authenticator, click I want to set up a different method.
4. Choose Phone, enter your cell phone number, and follow the prompts.
5. You will receive a text message with a verification code to complete setup.

Acceptance

• Applications will be reviewed after the April 30 deadline. Students will start receiving decision emails on Friday, May 17. Admission decisions will be based on the successful completion of all Running Start admission criteria, and will be sent to the student's personal email. 

Registration 

• Students will receive an email with instructions to meet with your advisor to register for classes.

Orientation

• Accepted students will be sent an email invitation to a mandatory orientation to support your academic preparation and success while your a student at CCRI.

Helpful Info

• VIEW video Student Orientation.
• VIEW video Courses Online Learning.
• For questions about textbook payment, contact your school district financial office.
• Private and homeschooled students are responsible for tuition and fees.