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Frequently Asked Questions
Who should apply?
Running Start is designed to provide an early start to college. It is specifically for students who are first generation college students.
What is the cost?
Students can live on campus and have their meals here during Running Start. For students who move in and eat here, the cost is $142.
What happens during Running Start?
Students spend time getting to know each other, learning about campus and the community.
Are there classes?
Yes, there are workshop, fun activities and speakers.
Do I have to live on campus?
Local students do not need to live on campus. Students coming from out of town that are planning to live in the residence halls anyway, can move directly into their room and get settled before all the other students arrive.
Staff
Rochelle Lenox
Transition Specialist and Counselor
970-521-6727
Rochelle.Lenox@njc.edu
Knowles Hall-120
Sterling
Catheryne Trenkle
Director-Academic Support Services
970-521-6619
catheryne.trenkle@njc.edu
Monahan Learning Center- 224
Sterling
Nov
22
Check Out Day-Residence Halls Close at 5:30 PM
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Nov
25
Fall Semester Break/Thanksgiving Holiday (No Classes)
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Dec
01
Residence Halls open at 9:00 AM
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Dec
09
Last Day of Classes (Daytime classes)
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Dec
10
Final Exams (Day Classes)
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Dec
13
Cafeteria Closes at 1:15 PM
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