We encourage everyone to consider attending Northern Essex Community College. People have thought of a college as a educational resource for recent high school graduates. Northern Essex is this and much more.

• Students may enroll in a transfer program and continue their study at a four-year college after earning an associate degree. This allows completion of part of a student's education at a relatively low cost. Students enjoy the benefits of a faculty dedicated solely to teaching; not one whose primary emphasis is research.
• Students may enroll in an associate degree program leading to a job and career after graduation.
• Students may choose one of the career-oriented certificate programs to develop or upgrade a skill as quickly as possible.
• Students may study on a full- or part-time basis, days or evenings, and may begin in the fall, spring or summer.
• Students may complete their high school equivalency (GED) at Northern Essex.

Getting to Know Northern Essex

We encourage prospective students to visit the campus and to speak with our students and graduates. Satisfied students and alumni are our best endorsement. Campus tours are available. Please call Enrollment Services at (978)556-3700 to sign up. Our staff members are ready to answer questions or refer prospective students to someone who will assist in making initial education decisions.

Application of Admission/Matriculation

Northern Essex Community College accepts without discrimination all applicants meeting the admission standards for an associate degree, certificate, or other academic program. Some programs require specific academic prerequisites for admission, others have enrollment limits. Applicants must be high school graduates or the equivalent, or meet ability-to-benefit guidelines.

Programs have different application timelines, information about current timelines by program is available at Enrollment Services.

Obtain an application form and return the completed form to Enrollment Services and request your high school and any college attended to forward an official transcript of grades to Enrollment Services. Applications cannot be acted upon until they are complete. This form may be downloaded at:

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