Pathways at a Glance

Get a glimpse of each of our five pathways to earning college credit 

Direct Transfer Agreement at WHS

Earn a Direct Transfer Agreement (DTA)/AA degree on the WHS campus. An alternative to Running Start for students wanting to stay connected to the high school experience.

General Education Requirements 

Transfer to a 4-year college or university after high school, and get started on your major right away with all General Education Requirements (GERs) fulfilled by Central Washington University.

Associates Degree in Engineering Technology

Complete most of an Associate of Arts and Sciences Degree in Engineering Technology (AAS-ET) through Wenatchee Valley College. Students can use the specialized 2-year degree to enter the workforce or transfer to a 4-year college or university.

Running Start

The Running Start program you know and love. Students attend college courses at the Wenatchee Valley College campus with the opportunity to earn a Direct Transfer Agreement (DTA)/AA degree.

Running Start allows juniors and seniors in high school to take courses, full- or part-time, at Wenatchee Valley College. The program provides students with a greater variety of course offerings and the opportunity to pursue challenging study. The tuition is free, but does not cover the cost of fees and required textbooks. Students who participate in Running Start for both their junior and senior years often earn an associate’s degree which is transferable to all in state universities. 

CTE Programs of Study

Gain real-world experience through workplace skills and certifications at WHS. Participate in Programs of Study in Agriculture, Business, Family & Consumer Science, Allied Health, or Skilled and Technical Sciences/Production Art Program of Studies.