Located in Sterling, Colorado, Northeastern Junior College combines the benefits of big-school amenities with the affordability of a small-school experience. We take pride in offering a comprehensive range of student services, including residence life, student housing, athletics, and performing arts, to ensure an engaging and well-rounded college experience. Our mission is to foster excellence in every student by providing a strong foundation of knowledge, advancing skills, and preparing them for educational transfer or successful entry into the workforce.

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Discover NJC

Northeastern delivers a big-school experience at a small-school price. The numbers add up: 900 full-time students from around the world, more than 2,000 part-time students, more than 80 programs of study, and residence halls for more than 575 students.

Visit Campus

In addition to Northeastern Preview days, individual campus visits can be scheduled with the admissions department. Meet with an admissions staff member, take a tour of campus, and ask questions of an academic or faculty advisor.

Monahan Learning Center

The MLC promotes students' academic growth by providing a variety of services and assisting with individual academic needs in order to help students make the most of their educational experience. Student resources include the Library, Tutoring, Jumpstart, Trio Program & Accessibility Services.

Living On Campus

NJC has six on-campus residence halls that house more than 575 students. Northeastern is the largest two-year residential college in Colorado.

Students studying on the lawn of the Monahan Learning Center at Northeastern Junior College. Students can expect to receive free tutoring at the MLC, as well as many other services to help along their educational journey at NJC.
Student Activities

Northeastern offers students an amazing array of opportunities to get involved with fellow students, faculty and the local community. From student government to livestock judging, chess club to NJCAA athletics, opportunities to expand horizons through extracurricular involvement abound. Get involved, and discover how you can build lifelong relationships through enriching experiences beyond the classroom at Northeastern!

Why NJC

Our students come first. The faculty and staff of Northeastern are dedicated to helping every Northeastern student strive for and achieve their respective educational goals.

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over 30 student clubs and organizations

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Recent News

Keep up with what's happening at Northeastern; stay tuned here!

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Northeastern logo with "Spring Semester 2026 Honor Roll" on a wheatfield background
Northeastern Releases Honor Roll for Spring 2026 Semester
June 2, 2026
Brennen Welsh Named a 2026 New Century Workforce Scholar
Brennen Welsh Named a 2026 New Century Workforce Scholar
February 27, 2026
Fall Semester 2025 Honor Roll
Northeastern Releases Honor Roll for Fall 2025 Semester
January 6, 2026
Northeastern Junior College has been awarded LEED Gold on their new Applied Technology Campus building.
NJC Applied Technology Campus awarded prestigious LEED Green Building Certification
November 19, 2025
A rendering from Beck Total Office Interior shows what Northeastern Junior College’s new welcome center inside Hays Student Center will look like.
Northeastern Junior College making progress on new welcome center
November 14, 2025
NJC Pete
Northeastern Junior College has four new faces including department head
September 25, 2025

Upcoming Events

Check out the events calendar for a full listing of Northeastern events.

Events calendar

Author Lucky Diaz Paletero Man
Sep
24
Online Author Talks - Lucky Diaz
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KH Library -Excel Center or Online
Author Veronica Roth The Sixth Faction, Divergent
Oct
01
Online Author Talks - Veronica Roth
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KH Library -Excel Center or Online
Author Carolyn Russo The Ascent of Rauschenberg
Oct
08
Online Author Talks - Carolyn Russo, Smithsonian Curator
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KH Library -Excel Center or Online

Academic Calendar

Aug
17
Fall Full Term 2026, August 17-December 11, 2026
Academic Calendar
Oct
02
All Fall Graduation Applications Due
Academic Calendar
Oct
09
Mid-semester Break (no classes)
Academic Calendar
Oct
15
Mid-term Grades Due by noon
Academic Calendar
Oct
26
Registration Opens for Spring Semester 2027
Academic Calendar
Oct
28
Continuing Student Advising Day (No Daytime Classes)
Academic Calendar

Get Social

Engage and stay connected with what's going on around campus and with people—the students, faculty and staff who make learning and achievement at Northeastern such a positive, transformational experience.

Colton Faubion
Student Profile
Colton Faubion

It just sounded like it would be a great fit for the path I chose.

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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!

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Daniel Knight
Student Profile
Daniel Knight

Seeing how the NJC shop compared to his high school shop was mind blowing.

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