2019 Jump Start Class

Running Start

Running Start at Northeastern provides an early college opportunity for TRIO eligible students. 

Join us August 10th-13th, 2025 to get a running start on your college experience. 

Students arrive on campus early, move into the residence halls, spend time refreshing academic skills, getting oriented to campus and the community, and making friends.

"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." - student from 2018

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.

The opportunity is funded by Northeastern's TRIO grant.

Student & Alumni Profiles

Photo of Jesse Welfing, from the Netherlands
Student Profile
Jesse Welfing, Netherlands

What I like best about Northeastern are the very friendly and supportive people that study and work there. As a soccer player, we also have a very bonded team and I really like the combination of competitiveness and help that we offer each other. For students that think about coming to Northeastern you can expect all of these things. Speaking as an international student, you will have an amazing experience here and one you won't regret!

Jessica Teter
Student Profile
Jessica Teter

While I was looking at nursing schools, NJC stood out to me because of the amazing nursing staff.

Cassie Chappell
Student Profile
Cassie Chappell

I love taking care of people. Knowing that I have made a difference in a person's life or just made their day a little bit warms my heart.

Staff

Rochelle Lenox
Transition Specialist and Counselor
970-521-6727
Knowles Hall-120
Sterling
Rochelle Lenox
Catheryne Trenkle
Director-Academic Support Services
970-521-6619
Monahan Learning Center- 224
Sterling
Cate Trenkle