Northern Essex Community College

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Fall Enrollment is Open!

The next term begins October 28.

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Hispanic Heritage Month

Celebrations and events at NECC September 15 through October 15.

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Eligible Massachusetts residents can say goodbye to tuition and fees!

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NECC by the Numbers

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4,519 Students Enrolled

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70% Students Graduating Debt-Free
(Spring 2024 data)

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52% First-Generation Students

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Career Focus

Programs tailored for in-demand careers and job preparedness.

What Can I Do With This Major?
Explore how NECC certificate and degree programs prepare you for a variety of career paths.
Funding Internships for NECC Students
The NECC Fund is expanding access to experiential learning by paying stipends to students in under-paid or unpaid internships.
NECC Joins Amazon Career Choice
As a partner for the Career Choice program, Amazon will cover tuition and fees for eligible employees to enroll in courses at Northern Essex.

News

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Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month

Lawrence and Haverhill, MA (September 10, 2024) – Northern Essex Community College is preparing to honor Hispanic Heritage Month (HHM) with several planned events. HHM is celebrated from September 15 through October 15 and recognizes...

How I Spent My Summer

Though classes continue over the summer at Northern Essex Community College, many faculty and students opt to use that time to rest, reset, and work on other endeavors. Below is a sampling of how members...

Campus Compact welcomes new students to the 2024 Newman Civic Fellows

Campus Compact has chosen Northern Essex Community College journalism student Daniela Valdivia-Terres as a 2024/2025 Newman Civic Fellow. Campus Compact is a national coalition of colleges and universities committed to the public purposes of higher education.

Events

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September is National Self-Care Awareness Month 💆‍♀️

Sep. 18, 2024

U-Knighted Fair / Re-UKnighted Fair - Haverhill

Learn about the many ways to get involved and connected at NECC!

Sep. 18, 2024

Free Community College Info Session - Online

Learn how NECC is now free to eligible Massachusetts residents!

Sep. 19, 2024

Lawrence Campus Tour and Information Session

Visit us on the for an information session and a tour led by one of our admission counselors.

NECC Spotlight

NECC Connect

Introducing a new tool for students to network with alumni.

NECC Business Solutions

From workforce education to a variety of resources, NECC can help grow your business.

Stories of Us
The stories behind
Northern Essex Students, Faculty, and Staff

Elijah Antunes, SGA President 2023-2024

“Student government is an organization where you can get your voice heard. Students should be motivated and inspired. If they are interested in making a change, I encourage them to get involved and be disciplined. That’s what’s going to make the world a better place.” Meet Elijah

Brian MacKenna-Rice & Lisa Fabbri-Lopez

“We work out in the field. And we learn that anybody can talk about this, but this is about behavior and what are you doing about it?” reflects MacKenna-Rice. “Let’s not just pretend it’s a philosophy book. Let’s understand it’s about life and human beings.” Meet Lisa & Brian

Nayeli Almanzar-Lizardo

“I see a version of myself in each of my students; they inspire me every day. I remind them that everything works itself out in the end. I can’t imagine where else I’d be.” Meet Nayeli

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