Running Start

Robert Morris University is offering high school juniors and seniors the opportunity to earn college credit while still in high school.   Students who enroll in this program will earn four (4) transferable quarter hours for each course they successfully complete.  The program is completely free including textbooks!  Some classes require a $100 program fee.  Scholarship opportunities ranging from $500 to $4,000 toward degree completion at Robert Morris University.  Access to computer labs, tutoring center, and a variety of library services.  Workshops designed for college and career preparation. 

This program is federally funded through the Department of Education.

Admission Requirements

• Current high school student (junior or senior)
• High School transcript
• 2.5 Cumulative High School GPA
• 90% high school attendance
• Official documentation of residency (non-citizens only)

Schedule

Winter Semester 2006 - Chicago Location
Saturday November 11, 2006 - Saturday March 24, 2007
COM 101 - Intro to Communication
10:00 - 1:00 p.m.

Spring Semester 2007
Saturday February 3, 2007 - Saturday May 26, 2007

Chicago Location
Saturdays, 10:00 - 1:00 p.m.
SSC 120 - Psychology

Tuesdays/Thursdays, 3:00 - 5:00 p.m.
CIS 280 - Java Programming

DuPage Location
Tuesdays, 5:30 - 8:30 p.m.
FIT 125 - Strength & Conditioning

Lake County Location
Tuesdays/Thursdays, 4:00 - 5:30 p.m.
ART 170 - InDesign

How do I get started?

It's easy; the application is available from your high school guidance counselor, or online.

• Download the Application & High School Transcript Request
• Please mail your information to:
  Robert Morris University
  Attn: Tierra Moore
  401 South State Street
  Chicago, IL 60605

*You can download all the forms you need to apply to RMU on this page. To do so, you’ll need an Adobe Acrobat PDF reader. If you do not have Adobe's free software on your computer, you can download and install a copy from Adobe's download page.