If you participated in Running Start and are earning a high school diploma and Associate Degree at the end of spring or summer quarter 2025 at Whatcom, please join us for the annual Running Start Graduate Celebration. This significant accomplishment deserves recognition!

Who: Running Start students earning a degree by the end of spring or summer quarter 2025

What: Running Start Graduate Celebration

Where: Syre Student Center

When: Wednesday, May 21, 2025; 6:30-8:00 p.m.

Why: To honor each graduate’s accomplishments while in Running Start!

RSVP and degree application is required to attend the Running Start Graduate Celebration. More details to come in 2025!

Please encourage your family members and friends to attend – all are welcome! No tickets required. Light refreshments to follow. Wear your favorite outfit- save your cap and gown for commencement. Graduates attending the Running Start Graduate Celebration will receive their Running Start graduation cord. Those unable to attend this event will receive their cord at a later date.

Please note, this event is not designed to take the place of WCC’s Commencement Ceremony.