Running Start

Most of the career education programs at Bates Technical College are state approved Running Start courses. The Running Start program allows academically qualified high school juniors and seniors to register in career education programs at Bates to earn credit toward a high school diploma and an Associate in Applied Science degree or a certificate concurrently. Eligibility is determined by your local high school counselor. Approved college courses are tuition free, and all other fees are waived including: books, tools, supplies, lab fees, etc. (subject to change).

Running Start students may also complete college-level general education courses required by their high school at Bates. Interested students must obtain permission from their current school district to register in Running Start at Bates.