Northeastern Junior College

Northeastern Junior College (NJC) is a public community college in Sterling, Colorado. It is a member college of the Colorado Community College System.

Northeastern Junior College
Northeastern Junior College
A view of the central quad, including the clock tower.
TypePublic community college
Established1941
Parent institution
Colorado Community College System
PresidentMike White
Location, ,
United States
MascotPlainsmen
Websitewww.njc.edu

Academics edit

The college offers over 80 programs of study,[1] with classes held at the campus or online. In addition to traditional course offerings, the college offers classes in agriculture, cosmetology, nursing, and wind energy technology.

Campus edit

The main campus is on the northern side of Sterling, Colorado. Buildings on the campus include the Event Center, which includes the Jackson Edwards Arena, where sporting and concert events are held, and a fitness center. The campus also includes a number of dormitories, and it has a bookstore and the Monahan Library. The Hays Student Center functions as the campus' student union.

Athletics edit

NJC offers team sports in baseball, men's and women's basketball, golf, rodeo, softball, men's and women's soccer, Livestock Judging, volleyball and wrestling.

NJC is also where 2024 Southeastern Conference Player of the Year and projected NBA lottery pick Dalton Knecht began his college career.

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