Running Start

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

A group of TRIO students holding up signs.

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.

Alumni Profile

Elly Cochran

I was able to learn different aspects of many different specialties such as OB, OR, geriatrics, and mental health. It gave me more of an idea which specialties I liked, and which ones I did not.

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Student Profile

Winston Brower

Wind and Industrial Technology is a good challenge and there are lots of jobs on the market in this field.

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Student Profile

Lars Walczyk, Germany

The teachers and office workers WANT to help you to achieve your goals. That's also the reason why I actually like to go to classes, because it's important for me to combine fun and learning.

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