Staff
Eryn Fricks
Transition Specialist
Catheryne Trenkle
Director-Academic Support Services
Running Start at Northeastern provides an early college opportunity for TRIO eligible students.
Join us August 9th-12th, 2026 to get a running start on your college experience.
Students arrive on campus early, move into the residence halls, earn 1 college credit, orient to campus and the community, and start making life-long memories.
"I liked the environment and knowing that I have a lot of resources to look for when I’m struggling or need help. I also enjoy doing things that I’ve never done before and being able to experience them for the first time." - Running Start Student
Students will:
- move to campus early.
- get to know Northeastern's campus.
- learn about the community.
- meet fellow students and make new friends.
- learn the technology.
- earn 1 college credit
The opportunity is funded by Northeastern's TRIO grant.