https://www.necc.mass.edu/academics/transfer/joint-admissions/ Sep 20 2025 05:15:10

Joint Admissions

Northern Essex maintains joint admissions agreements with the following schools:

Emmanuel College

Applicable only to NECC students interested in Emmanuel’s Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing (BSN) program.

Students who are accepted into NECC’s nursing program can opt-in via an interest form after enrolling.

General transfer information is available on the Emmanuel College website. 

Regis College

Students interested in joint admissions (dual enrollment) should indicate so when completing the NECC admissions application.

Information about joint admissions (dual enrollment) is available on the Regis College website.

Salem State University

Students interested in joint admissions should indicate so when completing the NECC admissions application.

General transfer information is available on the Salem State University website.

UMass Lowell

Students interested in joint admissions (dual enrollment) should indicate so when completing the NECC admissions application.

General information about joint admission is available on the UMass Lowell website.

Merrimack College

We are excited to announce a new partnership agreement between Merrimack College and Northern Essex Community College.

This collaboration will enhance educational opportunities in the Merrimack Valley, allowing students to seamlessly transfer from earning an associate’s degree to pursuing a bachelor’s degree.

Learn More About Our Transfer Partnership with Merrimack College

Joint admissions guarantees your acceptance if you:

Questions?

For Transfer and Articulation information, please email: NECC-transfer@necc.mass.edu, or contact the following personnel:

Dr. Thomas Cole, Associate Dean of Student Success & Retention

978-556-3732 ~ tcole@necc.mass.edu

Debra LaValley, Administrative Assistant

978-556-3875 ~ dlavalley@necc.mass.edu

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