2019 Jump Start Class

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

Tanner Olinger
Student Profile
Tanner Olinger

My favorite part about studying Fire Science is I can always see a practical application for what I am learning.

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Brenden Gunwall
Student Profile
Brenden Gunwall

I'm inspired by the amount of knowledge I don't know.

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Jazz Parker
Student Profile
Jazz Parker

I chose NJC because of their athletic program as well as their academic standard.

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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