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.

TRIO Running Start Application

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.

Student & Alumni Profiles

Student Profile

Hailey Fehringer

The electives available at Northeastern are great to explore your interests.

Student Profile

Sydney Crites

I would have never thought I would be playing volleyball on a nationally ranked team.

Student Profile

Tyler Laferriere

When I visited Northeastern and the diesel shop, I fell in love with it.

Staff

Rochelle Lenox

Transition Specialist and Counselor

970-521-6727

Rochelle.Lenox@njc.edu

Knowles Hall-120

Sterling

Rochelle Lenox

Catheryne Trenkle

Director-Academic Support Services

970-521-6619

catheryne.trenkle@njc.edu

Monahan Learning Center- 224

Sterling

Cate Trenkle

Jan

20

Spring Full Term 2026, January 20-May 15, 2026

Academic Calendar

Mar

16

Spring Break (No Classes)

Academic Calendar

Mar

22

Residence Halls open at 9:00 AM

Academic Calendar

Mar

25

Mid-term Grades Due by noon

Academic Calendar

Apr

16

Last Day to Withdraw from Full-Term Classes w/"W" grade

Academic Calendar

May

11

Last Class Day (Day Classes)

Academic Calendar

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