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

Student Profile

Justin Camacho

I came to Northeastern on a wrestling scholarship and have enjoyed every second of it. I loved the warm and welcoming attitudes the staff and students.

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Student Profile

Milan Diklic, France

At Northeastern, the interactions I have with my teachers and all the staff members are amazing!

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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!

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