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. 

TRIO Running Start Application

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

Taner Brandner
Student Profile
Taner Brandner

The teachers make it feel less like a school and more like a group of friends hanging out, while still learning.

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David Lock
Alumni Profile
David Lock

When I started attending NJC I was blown away by the compassion of the professors.

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Tyler Laferriere
Student Profile
Tyler Laferriere

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

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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