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.

Student & Alumni Profiles

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Dylan Cranwell

I am saving so much money when I compare the tuition here to any other large university.

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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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Abigail Davidson

I always found inspiration from my professors at NJC who made me laugh, and encouraged me to be the best I could be. Eventually I would like to use my skills to become a video game programmer or designer.

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